The article is under construction and aims to be a tourist directory of the whiskey- To become distilleries in Scotland and the Isles.
Overview map
Highland
Blair Athol Distillery
- 1 Dewar Distillery (on the A827 at the northeastern exit towards Strathtay). In the distillery, among other things, the Aberfeldy Distilled single malt (bottlings including a 12 and a 21 year old single malt and a 19 year old single cask). There are also under the name Dewars various blended whiskeys. The distillery, which now belongs to the Bacardi Group, can be visited.
- Blair Athol Distillery, Perth Road, Pitlochry PH16 5LY. Tel.: 44 17 96 48 20 03, Email: [email protected]. A few kilometers north of Pitlochry, close to the A9 and directly on the railway line.
Dalwhinnie
- Clynelish Malt Distillery, Brora, KW9 6LR. Tel.: 44 14 08 62 30 00, Email: [email protected]. One of the northernmost whiskey distilleries in Scotland. Visits, samples and shopping possible.
- 2 Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Balmoral, Crathie, Ballater AB35 5TB. Tel.: 44 13 39 74 27 00, Email: [email protected]. royal, as it is in the immediate vicinity of Balmoral Castle, the Queen's summer residence.
Edradour Distillery
- Oban:
Still in Glenmorangie
- Edradour Distillery. Tel.: 44 17 96 47 20 95, Fax: 44 17 96 47 20 02. The - according to own statement - the smallest distillery in Scotland is located a few kilometers south of Pitlochry a little above on the slope above the Tummel valley. Guided tour with a small advertising film and tasting beforehand. Shop with various bottlings and the usual souvenirs of a Scottish distillery. The 10 year old Edradour is the standard bottling of the distillery.Price: £ 7.50 - part of the entry fee is credited for subsequent purchases in the shop.
- Tain:
- Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ. Tel.: 44 18 62 89 24 77, Fax: 44 18 62 89 43 71, Email: [email protected].
- 6 Tomatin Distillery, Tomatin IV13 7YT. Tel.: 44 14 63 24 81 48. Halfway between Aviemore and Inverness.Open: Nov-April Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-7 p.m., April-Oct. Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. (no tours on Sundays).Price: Adult £ 3.
Lowland
Still at the Glenkinchie Distillery
- Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, Tranent EH34 5ET. Tel.: 44 18 75 34 20 12, Email: [email protected]. The distillery is about 30 km southeast of Edinburgh.
- 7 Pot still, 154 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2TH. Tel.: 44 141 333 0980. For lovers of Scottish whiskey, this pub is paradise. There are several hundred varieties from all over Scotland behind the counter, including rarities that are no longer made. The bartender with extensive knowledge gives very good recommendations.Open: Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Speyside
- Cragganmore Distillery, Ballindalloch, AB37 9AB. Tel.: 44 14 79 87 47 15, Email: [email protected]. Open: Open from April to Oct. Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5pm. Last tour one hour before the end.
Entrance to the Glen Moray Distillery
- 8 Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin IV30 1YE. Tel.: 44(0)1343 550 900, Email: [email protected]. The distillery is part of the Scotland's Malt Whiskey Trail. Reservation for a viewing is recommended.Open: Open: May 1st - September 30th, Mon - Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. October 01 - April 31, Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Islands
Islay
Whiskey barrels in the Ardbeg Distillery
Bowmore
- Ardbeg
- Bowmore Distillery. Tel.: 44 14 96 81 06 71, Email: [email protected]. The 12 year old Bowmore is one of the most famous Islay whiskeys. Visitor center.
- Bruichladdich
- Bunnahabhain
- Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46 7RL. Tel.: 44 14 96 30 27 60, Email: [email protected]. The 12-year-old Caol Ila is one of the 13 Classic malts.
- Kilchoman
- Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7DZ. Tel.: 44 14 96 30 27 49, Email: [email protected]. The 16-year-old Lagavulin is just like the Caol Ila Classic malts counted.
- Laphroaig
Orkney
In or at Kirkwall are the two distilleries of the Orkney Islands:
Entrance to the Highland Park Distillery
- Highland ParkDistillery, Holm Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1SU. Tel.: 44 18 56 87 46 19, Email: [email protected]. Highland Park produces one of the most famous whiskey in Scotland. The dark buildings with their more than 20 large warehouses are at the top of the hill in the south of the city. Guided tours take place every hour, but the six-week production break of the distillery also falls precisely in the high tourist season, so that you can visit the facilities during this time, but you cannot observe the production process yourself. Still a worthwhile tour, because the malting floor and a warehouse are also shown here. Finally, a small tasting is included.Open: April Sept. Mon-Fri 10 am-5pm, closed on weekends. Guided tours every hour on the hour until 4 p.m. May - Aug. Mon-Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 12 pm-5pm. Guided tours every hour on the hour until 4 p.m. Oct - March 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., closed on weekends. Guided tours at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Skye
- Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR. Tel.: 44 14 78 61 43 08, Email: [email protected].
