There are a growing number of independent, often family-run, distilleries in Scotland, and some of them are working farms that grow the grain for their own whisky. What makes these independent farm distilleries special is the way they oversee every stage of production, from tending the fields to bottling the spirit. Rather than chasing volume, […]
The Scotch whisky industry enters 2026 with a series of significant milestones on the horizon. Several distilleries are marking major anniversaries, while others are gearing up for long‑anticipated first releases that will define their next chapter. Here are some distilleries to look out for this year. Aberargie Distillery After years of patience (nine to be […]
When I picture the perfect Christmas whisky, I’m drawn to bottles that echo the season itself, warming spices, dense fruit cake, rich dark fruits, sometimes wrapped around a whisper of smoke. While peat has always been my weakness, I’ve grown to love the depth of sherried whiskies too, especially those that carry themselves with elegance […]
Port of Leith Distillery holds the title of the world’s tallest distillery. Rising above Edinburgh’s historic port district, right beside the Royal Yacht Britannia, it offers an immersive experience for whisky lovers, with different parts of the whisky production taking place across nine floors of the building. The highlight of the visit is the restaurant […]
Sherry casks play a huge role in the scotch whisky industry. And what’s not to love, with those delicious notes of sweet, dried fruits, nuts and baking spices, it’s basically a fruit cake in whisky form! Sherry casks are deeply embedded in Scotland’s whisky-making tradition. Nowhere more so than in Speyside, the country’s most densely […]
Lochranza Distillery, located at the northern tip of the Isle of Arran, has been producing single malt whisky for over three decades. As one of the few independent distilleries in Scotland, it’s known for crafting sweet and fruity expressions with a creamy mouthfeel and full-bodied texture. The drive to the distillery is beautiful, with hilly […]
For any whisky lover, staying at a distillery hotel is the dream. On the Isle of Raasay, it’s one that comes with a view. At Raasay Distillery you can wake up in the same building where the whisky and gin are crafted, and there’s a familiar scent of fermentation in the air. Best of all, […]
Nestled on the shores of the Isle of Skye, Torabhaig Distillery blends age-old tradition with youthful ambition, crafting bold peated malts as the island’s second official whisky distillery. Torabhaig Distillery has been long in the making. The previous owner of the 20,000-acre site, Sir Iain Noble, the founder of Scotland’s first modern merchant bank and […]
Bring a taste of summer to your whisky cocktails with these tips. The image of whisky has changed a lot over recent years and so has the way we enjoy drinking it. Many whisky distillers used to think it was sacrilege to mix anything other than maybe a drop of water or a few ice […]