Archive: this feature describes Beer District before its closure in 2025.

Beer District reported growing whisky sales when this feature was published. The Buxton drinks shop closed in 2025.

The feature attributed the reported rise in whisky sales to changing tastes and interest in small-batch and limited-edition bottles.

A bottle of Teeling Rising Reserve Irish whiskey in its presentation box
A 21-year-old Teeling Rising Reserve Irish single malt pictured at Beer District

The shop stocked whiskies from Scotland and Ireland, among other places.

The Beer District shopfront inside the Cavendish Arcade

“Since we opened in 2016, gin has always been the big winner, but things have changed and people still love gin but whisky is now now our No.1 seller in spirits. We’ve therefore expanded the range vastly with many more small batch, limited edition and rare whisky brands”, said owner Darren White.

Shelves of drinks inside Beer District

Bottles of spirits on shelves inside Beer District

Beer District pavement sign outside the shop

“Most of our beer range comes from local or regional breweries in the Peak District and Derbyshire and we’ve expanded on this in the last 12 months. We’re really keen to support the local economy, especially in these challenging economic times. And buying local means you’re helping to reduce your carbon footprint”, said Darren.

Transport is only one part of a product’s environmental impact; buying locally does not automatically mean lower emissions.