Distilleries-categories
England
Published 01/01/0001
After near extinction in the 20th century, England’s revival began in the mid-2000s with the founding of St George’s (The English Distillery) in Norfolk in 2006. Its first mature bottling arrived in 2009, the first legal English single malt in more than a century. Growth since then has been rapid, with around 45 active producers and over 60 registered distilleries. New projects continue to appear, and award wins such as The Lakes Distillery taking World’s Best Single Malt in 2022 and The English Distillery winning the same title in 2024 have boosted global recognition.
France
Published 01/01/0001
France, once known primarily for its wine and brandy, is experiencing a true whisky renaissance. At first glance, French whisky may seem unusual, but the country’s deep historical ties to Scotland through the Auld Alliance, its status as the world’s largest importer of Scotch, and its centuries-old distillation culture make France an ideal home for exceptional whisky. In under fifty years, nearly one hundred distilleries have emerged, transforming France into one of Europe’s most dynamic whisky regions.