The Vintage House

really great whisky selection. this is my new go-​to place in London for scotch. reasonable prices and friendly staff.
if you’re in Soho, check it out!

The best whisky selection I’ve ever seen! Don’t despair if you can’t afford the expensive stuff as they also have a large, interesting selection of mid range whisky.
Vintage and otherwise desirable wine, rum and cognac.

This place is excellent! Not only is there an amazing range of single malts, they also have a broad selection of single cask whiskies. Something to suit every palate and wallet with bottle from £30 to £300 and a few reaching far beyond these extremities. They also have some exquisite wines. If you need something special. This would be a good place to buy it, the only downside is that they have no Canadian Ryes so my predilection for Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve went unsated.

Nice shop, but they do not actually have the whisky they are offering to sell on their website.
Even after attempting to buy the whisky I wanted from their website, and receiving a polite E-​mail from them to advise they are out of stock and will be unable to receive any further bottles at all I note it is still on their website two weeks later!

I’m glad that other Unilocalers have had a good experience with this place. I’d love to say that I strolled in, spoke to a knowledgeable member of staff, and walked out with a wonderful bottle (or two) of something special.
In reality, I walked in and began by browsing their admittedly very impressive collection. It was slow and towards evening, and I was looking for a particular rum but had questions about whisky, as well. Based on the reviews, I knew I could walk out with a lovely new find.
The bored guy behind the counter grudgingly took out his earbuds and put down his iPhone after about 20 seconds of ignoring me, with this utmost look of contempt that bordered on the absurd (how do you even do that with your face?), and asked me what I needed. I explained that I was looking for a particular rum for which they had a shelf marker but nary a bottle, and asked whether there might be more in the back or, if not, then when they might be getting it in stock.
Now, presuming that this place’s inventory is, like many other stores’, digital (there was a computer at the till, not just a till monitor), this would have taken about 10 seconds of effort. Presuming it isn’t digital, paper records do still have to exist somewhere.
Instead, the guy looked even more put-​upon, didn’t bother glancing at what bottle I was even inquiring about, and handed me their store card, saying to «call the manager between 9 and 5 – no, 9 and 4. He can tell you.»
Understandably, I kept the question about the right Scotch for a meal pairing to myself. I have a pretty high threshold for surliness. It’s a slow night, you’re bored, and you can’t be arsed; I get it, but at least pretend to be apologetic about the fact that you aren’t interested in helping me.
Consider this place (perhaps during the mystical daytime hours of 9 – 4) when you know precisely what you want, and assume it’s self-​service. I certainly can’t abide service this atrocious when there are other stores on the same street and just around the corner that fill a similar niche.

In terms of Scotch Whiskies, this place would have satisfied the highland army oafter winning Falkirk. Huge variety.
But they also procure a nice variety of other bevs not seen in most local markets… tequilas, rums, vodkas. And a decent selection of wine.
Oh, and for you cigar lovers, there’s a big humidor full of stogies, including many from Cuba. Freedom!

I’m quite fond of the sauce, if you get my meaning. I make no secret of this fact.
After attending an evening event nearby, I was wandering past Gerry’s (which had closed for the night) and stumbled across The Vintage House. Having popped in briefly once before, I thought I’d spend a bit more time perusing the wares. A quick nosey turned into a solid twenty minutes of awed exploration — what a treasure trove of coloured liquors to behold!
As other Unilocalers have noted, the whisky collection is rivalled by few. I wouldn’t be surprised if they had a few drams that might not even be available at the SMWS.
The fellows behind the counter may be crusty, but they’re helpful. Plus, the opening hours are pretty much unparalleled. And when you need a mezcal fix nearing midnight on a weeknight, having –anywhere– to turn is truly a blessing.

Der absolute Malt Whiskey Spezialist mit zur Zeit mehr als 1.350 Sorten sollte für jeden Geschmack und jeden Geldbeutel den richtigen Whiskey. Auch die Auswahl an Bourbon ist beeindruckend und weiterhin findet man um die 200 exklusive Rums.
Ein wirkliches Spirituosen Paradies, dass an Klasse und Masse nur schwer zu toppen ist!
Passenderweise bietet das Vintage House ebenfalls Zigarren an und ab September 2011 wird es im ersten Stock einen noblen Whiskey Club eröffnen, in dem ausgesuchte Whiskeys verkostet, Zigarren geraucht und Fachgespräche geführt werden — ich freu mich drauf.

You know the great library of Alexandria? Well this place is like that. But for whisky.
Shelves densley packed with the great malts and independant bottlings stack to the ceiling. A bewildering and awe-​inducing selection. Luckily, a rather knowledgeable guy named Will helped steer me through.
A great shop. I’ll be back!

If you like whisky– you must go to this shop.
They have a selection of over 1500 bottles, priced from under 20 pounds a bottle to several thousand. Something to suit every budget.
I was overwhelmed with the choice but the knowledgeable staff are really good.

I’m ever indebted to the guys at the Vintage House who were wonderful when I was placed in charge of my graduation day. They helped us choose a good champagne at reasonable cost considering we were buying in bulk and it really helped make the day go with a bang.
Alongside a wide range of champagnes they also have lots of tempting whisky, some older than others. Perfect place for extra special presents for friends and with exemplary service which just makes the whole shopping experience much better.