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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strathearn Distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland, located in Perthshire in the Highlands. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word strath meaning ‘wide valley’ and the local river Earn – the Strath of the River Earn. The distillery’s slogan ‘From Small Acorns, Great Oaks Grow’ is a nod to their quality-over-quantity […]
The Lowland single malt style is traditionally light, unpeated, floral, grassy, zesty and overall easy drinking. The Lowland region was known for grain and blended whisky and the area used to be one of the biggest whisky producers in Scotland. Unfortunately, the mass production didn’t work in its favour and the area very quickly gained […]
Let’s embark on an island whisky voyage, a journey through the Scottish Isles. Officially, the Islands is part of the Highlands instead of being its own whisky region, although many like to separate the islands as a region in its own right, especially with all the new distilleries popping up, from Raasay to Orkney, even […]