Top 38 Southwestern English Spirits

Last updated on June 15, 2026

Best Southwestern English Spirits

01

Hermitage Cognac

5 ·
Hermitage Cognac specializes in rare, single-estate vintage cognacs, sourced from family-owned cellars. They focus on providing exceptional, unblended spirits, free from additives, which reflects the craftsmanship of the Grande Champagne region. The brand offers age-stated and Paradis Vintage cognacs, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity for collectors. Hermitage Cognac prides itself on transparency, guaranteeing provenance and quality for every bottle. Their offerings cater to connoisseurs and investors, with a commitment to producing some of the finest cognacs available today.
Awards
The Cognac Masters - Master (2022)
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold (2021, 2020, 2019)
02

Plymouth Gin Distillery

5 ·
The Plymouth Gin Distillery, located in the Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth, Devon, UK, is part of Chivas Brothers, a subsidiary of the global drinks producer Pernod Ricard. This distillery, one of the oldest and most iconic gin distilleries, has been in operation since 1793. Plymouth Gin is known for its smooth flavor, which comes from a unique blend of seven botanicals: juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, orange peel, and cardamom. The distillery also produces Plymouth Navy Strength Gin and Plymouth Sloe Gin.
Awards
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold (2021)
The Gin Masters - Gold (2022)
03

Ramsbury Brewing & Distilling

5 ·
Ramsbury Brewing and Distilling Co Ltd is a producer of beer and spirits located in the United Kingdom. The company operates an estate where they grow their own ingredients for their products. They utilize traditional brewing and distilling methods. They produce a range of beers as well as gin and vodka.
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2024, 2023)
London Spirits Competition - Gold (2024)
04

Black Cow Vodka

5 ·
Awards
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold (2023)
The Vodka Masters - Master (2022)
05

Neptune Rum

4.8 ·
Awards
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold (2023)
06

Shroton Fair Gin

4.8 ·
Awards
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold (2024)
07

Cotswold Blacklion

4.8 ·
Awards
The DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting - Gold (2022)
08

Salcombe Distilling Co

4.8 ·
Awards
The Gin Masters - Gold (2022)
09

Southwestern Distillery Limited

4.8 ·
Awards
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold (2022)
10

Dead Man's Fingers

4.8 ·
Dead Man’s Fingers is a British rum brand that emerged in 2015 from the creative environment of the Rum & Crab Shack in St Ives, Cornwall, with the aim of rethinking how rum is presented and enjoyed. Rather than following traditional Caribbean stereotypes, the brand focuses on bold, modern flavor profiles inspired by contemporary drinking culture and coastal influences. Its core Spiced Rum is based on a blend of Caribbean rums, matured in oak and infused with spices such as vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and citrus, resulting in a rich yet approachable style. Over time, the range has expanded to include white, golden, and numerous flavored expressions, reflecting an experimental and playful approach to rum. While the brand is owned and distributed by Halewood Artisanal Spirits, its identity remains rooted in Cornwall’s informal, creative spirit. Dead Man’s Fingers positions itself as an accessible, character-driven rum brand designed for mixing, sharing, and breaking away from convention.
Awards
The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Gold (2022)
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold (2019)
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 38 Southwestern English Spirits” list until June 15, 2026, 16 ratings were recorded, of which 15 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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