English whisky
Jump to region
So many you need a whisky compass. For you we can help. We’re taking you North, South, East, and West. See the differences in local barley or maturation climate.
Southern Whiskies
Down south there are experiments in grain all over the place. The East London Liquor Company is bringing a capital spin on the classic American rye, as are The Oxford Artisan Distillery with corn in its portfolio too, and Masthouse similarly making waves with grain in its dockyard location.
Northern Whiskies
Up north Wire Works Whisky make whisky with a midlands brewing perspective, Filey Bay are brewer-backed too while thriving among fields of Yorkshire barley, and The Lakes Distillery shows class with its cask selections.
Eastern Whiskies
To the east there’s English booze heritage, with the original English whisky makers at St George’s Distillery and Adnams bringing decades of beer experience to whisky creation.
Western Whiskies
Moving west the Cotswolds Distillery has local grain and cracking casks to boast of, Dartmoor is doing things differently with a Cognac still, and Hell's Stone Whisky showing that there’s more to Cornwall than pasties!
English Whisky
English whisky has so much to offer and there are plenty of bargains to enjoy too. See our round-up of top-notch selections to enjoy as the country celebrates the legacy of St. George.
Oxford Rye Manhattan
Ingredients:
1 Thick piece of orange rind
1 Maraschino cherry
Method:
In a mixing glass, add whisky, vermouth and orange bitters and stir together with plenty of ice for 25 seconds.
Strain into a well-chilled coupe glass, and peel a thick piece of orange rind, then express the oils over the top of the glass and discard.
Drop in a Maraschino cherry along with a bar spoon of the liquid or rest a cherry across the top of the drink.
