Now 69 whisky distilleries across England, an increase of 13% since 2025.
YORK-based Cooper King Distillery has published the 8th edition of its annual map of English whisky producers to mark English Whisky Week (18-26 April).
In 2016, When Cooper King, based in Sutton-on-the-Forest, first produced the map, there were only 14 whisky distilleries in England.
The map shows distilleries producing sizeable quantities right down to micro-distilleries.
This diversity also reflects varied styles, ingredients and flavour profiles found within the scope of English whisky.
The World Atlas of Whisky author Dave Broom said: “The days of the notion of whisky being made in England being seen as bizarre are thankfully long gone.
“It has joined the ever-expanding whisky world as a valued and respected player. There is no single ‘English’ style; rather, there is a sense of liberation and freedom.”
Key facts:
- There are now 69 whisky distilleries in England, up from 61 in 2025.
- 40 now have mature whisky available: whisky that has reached or exceeded the legal minimum of three years in cask and has been bottled for sale.
- There are a further 25 distilleries with casks maturing, that have not yet reached three years old.
- Six are expected to release their first whisky later on this year (2026).
- The South West of England has the greatest number of distilleries with 17 located there, in various stages of development or production.
- Within the group of distilleries with English whisky on the market, there is huge scope of sizes of operation, ranging from the biggest, like Cotswolds Distillery (with a spirit still capacity of 6500L) to the smallest producers, such as Ludlow Distillery, operating with 200L spirit stills.
This year’s map is available to buy as a fully illustrated A2 print edition from the Cooper King website (£12). A high-resolution digital edition is also available to buy and download (£5).
Founded in 2016 by Dr Abbie Jaume, a former scientist and Chris Jaume, a chartered architect, Cooper King Distillery is an independent, whisky and gin distillery near York, producing sustainable spirits distilled with craftsmanship, honesty, and adventure. It runs on 100% renewable energy.
The distillery is open for guided tours and tastings on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
