The Best English Single Malt Whisky According To The World Whiskies Awards ROW 2025

NEW RELEASE: Old Forester’s First Ever “Bottled-In-Bond Rye”, 117 Series

Old Forester recently debuted its latest expression in the 117 Series: Bottled-in-Bond Rye – This release marks the first Bottled in Bond Rye Whisky handcrafted by Old Forester.  QUICK FACTS AGE: 10 Year (Spring 2015) PROOF: 100 PRICE: $65 (375ml) The 1897 Bottled in Bond Act required that each bottling be composed of barrels filled during a single distillation season. This small batch of Rye Whisky reflects the unique flavor of the unusually c…

The Best English Single Malt Whisky According To The World Whiskies Awards ROW 2025

The rise of English whisky hasn’t gone unnoticed — nor has it gone unchallenged. The recent application for Geographical Indication (GI) for English whisky earned a sharp response from the Scotch Whisky Association, which questioned whether the category’s production standards were stringent enough. But amidst the debate, what’s clear is that English whisky is evolving on its own terms — with distilleries embracing both tradition and experimentat…

Raising a glass to English whisky: A celebratory day at Westminster

The English Whisky Guild (EWG) is thrilled to celebrate the success of our annual English Whisky Day event, held at Westminster and hosted by MP for Thirsk and Malton, Kevin Hollinrake. The gathering brought together nearly 50 MPs and Lords, along with over 200 guests, to honour the achievements and remarkable growth of the English Whisky sector. Kevin Hollinrake MP welcomed attendees and expressed his enthusiasm for this dynamic and rapidly evo…