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February 16th, 2026

The Rise of English Whisky
When you think of traditional whisky-making countries, two immediately come to mind: Scotland and Ireland. But what of the rest of the British Isles? The new millennium has brought with it a new wave of whisky making around the world, and England has not escaped, with more than 60 whisky distilleries now laying down spirit.















