Cotswolds Distillery crowned best in England with three award wins

Located just over the Oxfordshire border in Warwickshire, the distillery was founded in 2014 by whisky enthusiast Daniel Szor, who had been working in London’s financial sector.

Housed on a five‑acre rural site near Stourton in the north Cotswolds, it produces award‑winning English single malt whisky and a broad range of gins.

The distillery has grown into a major visitor attraction with tours, tastings and experiences, plus shops in nearby Cotswolds tourist hotspots.

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The award-winning whisky. (Image: Cotswolds Distillery)

It has expanded rapidly following multimillion‑pound crowdfunding rounds to boost production and visitor facilities.

Now, Cotswolds Distillery has won a trio of awards, including being named England’s best distillery.

Alongside that new title, its Signature Single Malt Whisky also won two accolades at the English Whisky Awards.

It is now the No 1 English single malt whisky and offers the best English single malt whisky flavour for value.

Founder Dan Szor has said that winning the top spot as the Best English Whisky and the Best Value English Whisky is a huge honour for the Cotswolds Distillery team.

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“I’m delighted that our Signature Single Malt Whisky has once again received this recognition,” he reacted.

“From the beginning, our ambition has been to create a world-class English single malt with exceptional flavour and character, while still offering outstanding value for money.

“These awards are a tribute to the passion and craftsmanship of our distillery team, and to our belief that great whisky should be accessible, approachable and enjoyed widely.”

The English Whisky Awards are community-led and independent and are designed to celebrate the rapid growth and high quality of whisky production in England.

Created by whisky enthusiasts for whisky enthusiasts, they aim to shine a spotlight on the innovation, craftsmanship and passion that is driving English whisky to new heights.