English Whisky vs. Scotch: What’s Actually Different?
Can an 11-year-old English single malt match an 18-year-old Scotch? Ascalon unpacks the new GI rules on grain, stills, casks and ageing that set English whisky apart.
New English Whisky Releases: September 2026 Round-Up
From single malt spirit to chestnut casks — this month’s round-up of releases from English whisky distilleries shows the best of the category’s innovative spirit.
Is English Whisky Any Good? Everything You Need to Know About Britain’s Fastest-Growing Whisky
What really sets English whisky apart from Scotch? From English oak casks to brewery-made wash, discover what makes it unique—and which bottles to try first.
The Scotch Whisky Association’s Single Malt Appeal Rests on a Rule Not Everyone Shares
Can a single malt be mashed at one site and distilled at another? England’s new whisky GI says yes, and the SWA is appealing. Here’s how five countries define “single.”
Filey Bay Rioja Vega Cask Marks House of Townend 120th
What happens when Yorkshire single malt meets a Spanish Gran Reserva wine cask? Just 285 bottles of Filey Bay hold the answer, marking House of Townend’s 120th.
Let’s Talk Ascalon: The Ultimate Guide to England’s Oak-Made Whisky
What makes Ascalon’s single malts uniquely English? Explore the homegrown barley, handcrafted English oak casks and flavours behind each whisky.
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery Unveils Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #7
Which two rare sherry casks did Spirit of Yorkshire choose to close out its Sherry Cask Reserve series? Meet Filey Bay #7, a cherry-and-chocolate farewell.
Exploring English Whisky Launches 2nd Explorer Series Bottling
What does a coke float have to do with English whisky? Just 84 bottles of this Oloroso-cask Retribution single malt hold the delicious answer.
Cotswolds Distillery Releases 5th Harvest Series English Whisky
What happens when you age whisky in ex-maple syrup casks? Cotswolds Distillery’s new Round Hill Harvest reveals the delicious answer.
Why Belgrove Distillery Leaves Its Fermentation to Fate (and Wild Tasmanian Yeast)
What happens when a distiller rolls back the roof and lets wild Tasmanian yeasts decide the fate of his whisky? Meet Belgrove’s kismet-driven craft.
Rosemaund Farm Distillery 10 Year Old 1st Release English Whisky Review
Distilled among Herefordshire apple orchards, this 10 Year Old single malt tastes like the first sip of an Old Fashioned—but does it justify the price?
Why English Whisky is the Most Exciting Story in the Whisky World Right Now
With over 60 distilleries and global awards pouring in, English whisky is booming. But should Scotch really be watching its back? Here’s why the answer is yes.
Aurora Spirit Debuts Whisky Distilled From Arctic Barley
Can barley be grown above the Arctic Circle and turned into whisky? Aurora Spirit’s new Bivrost release proves it’s possible at 69° North.
English Whisky Wins GI Status Alongside Scotch & Irish
What does it take for English Whisky to earn the same legal protection as scotch? After six years of work, DEFRA has finally granted it GI status.
English Whisky August 2026 Round-up: Nine New Releases To Try
Which English distillery just released its very first single malt—and why did the Ministry of Defence request a rare bottling from a London distiller? Find out here.
Rosemaund Distillery Unveils 3rd Director’s Cut 10-Year English Single Malt
Why did Rosemaund ditch the ballot for its third English single malt release? The answer surprised even the distillery’s own founders. Here’s the full story.
Europe’s Best Whiskies From The World Whisky Masters 2026
Which country beat Scotland at its own game to claim the only Master in Europe’s single malt category? The answer might surprise you—it wasn’t England.
New English Whisky Releases From July 2026
With over 70 distilleries now operating, is England the most exciting name in world whisky? Explore the newest releases hitting shelves this June and July 2026.
Every Whisky That Has Ever Won World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards
Twenty whiskies have been crowned World’s Best Single Malt since 2007, but how many can you still get your hands on today? We tracked down all twenty winners.
Wylye Distillery To Open Windmill Farm to Whisky Visitors
What happens when one man single-handedly builds a single malt distillery in Wiltshire’s Wylye Valley? As his first casks turn three, Sam Barber opens the doors.