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The Whisky Exchange Reviews 

46,648
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 827 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers often describe the ordering process as smooth and straightforward, making it very easy to find and purchase desired items. Customers frequently share that products arrive promptly, and items are exceptionally well packaged to prevent any possible damage during transit. People also appreciate the extensive selection of rare drinks and competitive prices available compared to other shops. However, some people mentioned experiencing delivery delays or issues when receiving specific orders. A few consumers also noted that international shipping can become quite expensive due to additional customs charges and local taxes.

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Product

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Service

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Order

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've placed three big orders recently, two for myself including one very expensive bottle, and one sent as a gift to a friend. All deliveries have been perfect, on time and with good communication/tra... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently got into cocktails, after reading a book I had bought (Spirited) so to me some strange bottles, but I make a list and look them up on the Whisky exchange site, and there they all are... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Selection is top notch as well as some exclusive barrell picks of bourbon, very limited in the UK. Packaging is always top notch, delivery on time and the friends of the whiskey exchange, which is fr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having ordered several times in the past, I know i am going to get a first class service. All items you order are well packaged and if you pay for express delivery then your order arrives exactly o... See more

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Company details

  1. Liquor Store
  2. Wine Store

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The Whisky Exchange (TWE) is a family business founded in 1999, and has since grown to be the internet’s No.1 specialist retailer of whisky and other spirits, serving thousands of satisfied customers every week. The Whisky Exchange has flourished since the turn of the Millennium, surviving the dotcom crisis and continuing to diversify and strengthen its business. TWE's remarkable growth in the last five years has been driven by genuine word-of-mouth recommendations based on our excellence of product, fairness of price and reliability of service. As a family company we believe that these qualities are what our customers value. As a long-established leader in our field, we don't need to use cheap marketing tricks to get attention. We let our hard work do the talking. Our philosophy is simple - we never rest on our laurels. We are constantly trying to find new products with genuine heritage and quality in all categories of spirits and liqueurs to add to our range, while continuing to innovate and improve our online functionality and the outstanding customer service that has won us a loyal and ever-expanding fanbase.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice tasting notes spot on

Great choice tasting notes spot on. love it what a great store. I spend to much in there thats all

18 June 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Marine & Cargo,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback, it is good to know you enjoy shopping with us.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great range of whisky at a very…

Great range of whisky at a very reasonable price . They also package the bottles very securely.

28 May 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Daniel Gray,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Continued great service

Continued great service. Great selection on the site, carefully packaged to ensure the bottles arrive safe and sound. First port of call every time when I need to add to my collection.

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear John from Inverness,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feed back, we are pleased to learn you are happy with the service you have received from us and look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great people to deal with

Great people to deal with
Wide range of products
Great packaging
Top dilivery service

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Gareth,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great website when ordering online

Great website when ordering online, great selections of spirits and good prices. Also outstanding packaging keeping products safe during transit will definitely be using again thanks.

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Colin Britt,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn you had an enjoyable shopping experience with us and look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery

Fast delivery, product was safely wrapped.

23 July 2026
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Dear Roy Franklin,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for letting us know that your order arrived fast and was well packaged.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service.

Excellent customer service.
Great choice of products.

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Tom,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn you are happy with our customer service and choice of products.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery

Quick delivery, good value for money. No cost for delivery.

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Ian,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback, and we look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very very good service

Very very good service

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Robert,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, arrived on time as always
Brilliant customer service…

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Biko,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoughts on the whisky exchange

The exchange has had some excellent offers, and sourced some fab bourbons often at reasonable prices. As a bourbon nut i find their stock pretty good.Service and ease of ordering is quick and efficient.

23 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear K N Welch,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn that you have been able to purchase the products you have been looking for on our website, and look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great range

A great range, fast service, very well packed.

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback, we look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy accsess easy payment great…

Easy accsess easy payment great delivery great product five star 👍

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Peter Harrison,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn you had an easy shopping experience with us.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery

Fast delivery, a great place to buy whisky.

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Paul P,

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order, good communication, delivery on time and excellent value and deals

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Al,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback, we look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Whisky Exchange has given a diverse choice …

The Whisky Exchange has given me a unique opportunity to discover and experience whiskies which I would never have otherwise known about (never realised how wonderful English Malt Whisky is). They are almost unbelievable in their almost endless varieties which are available. I admit I am not an expert but I know what I like and the Whisky Exchange has such a world of diverse choices for any lover of whisky or any rare spirits.

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn that you have been making new discoveries on our website, and are enjoying the selection of products we have for sale.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'll be back.

The choice offered was impressive. The price was appealing. The service, ordering and delivering , was immaculate.

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Michael McLaughlin,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important
to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback, we look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My orders always arrive promptly and in…

My orders always arrive promptly and in good condition. The range of whiskeys on offer is excellent and they are priced really competitively too.

16 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Paul Anderson,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn that your orders always arrive on time and that you enjoy the range of whiskies we have for sale.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Really good choice of products. Excellent delivery- well packaged.

9 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Sarah,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

We are pleased to learn you are happy with the selection of products we offer and that your order arrived well packed.

We look forward to welcoming your custom again in the near future.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price and probably the safest…

Good price and probably the safest packaging ive seen on a bottle, well done. All recyclable too.

9 July 2026
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Reply from The Whisky Exchange

Dear Gary Bruce,

Thank you for taking the time to review us on Trustpilot.

This is very much appreciated as customer feedback is important to us, to help us improve our service.

Thank you for your positive feedback regarding our packaging materials.

Kind regards,
The Whisky Exchange

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