Distilleries

One of the most prestigious single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, renowned for its exceptional sherry oak casks. Founded in 1824, The Macallan is nestled in the Easter Elchies estate in Speyside.

An iconic Islay distillery producing intensely smoky and peaty whiskies with remarkable depth. Established in 1816 on the shores of Lagavulin Bay.

Famed for producing some of the peatiest, smokiest whiskies in the world with a devoted following. Located on the south coast of Islay since 1815.

The world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, pioneering the single malt category since 1963. Family-owned by William Grant & Sons.

Known for its bold, smoky character with distinctive medicinal and seaweed notes. A Royal Warrant holder since 1994.

The oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye, known for its maritime and peppery character. Founded in 1830.

Orkney's finest, balancing heathery peat with honey sweetness since 1798. The northernmost Scotch whisky distillery.

Islay's oldest distillery, founded in 1779. Produces a balanced, elegant style of peated whisky with tropical fruit and dark chocolate notes.

Islay's largest distillery by volume, producing an oily, coastal style of peated whisky. Most of its output goes into Johnnie Walker blends.

Islay's maverick distillery — unpeated core range, terroir-driven philosophy, and home to Octomore, the world's most heavily peated whisky.

Islay's farm distillery, founded in 2005. Grows its own barley, malts on-site, and produces vibrant, youthful peated whisky.

Islay's gentle giant — largely unpeated, sherried, and maritime. Located at the remote northern tip of the island.

The world's most popular Scotch whisky brand. Blended from whiskies sourced across Scotland's finest distilleries since 1820.

Highland distillery famous for having the tallest stills in Scotland, producing an exceptionally smooth and elegant spirit since 1843.

A Speyside distillery renowned for its rich, sherried style. Double cask maturation in bourbon and sherry wood gives Aberlour its signature depth.

One of Scotland's last traditional all-sherry matured distilleries. Rich, intense, and revered by sherry-cask enthusiasts worldwide.

Iconic Highland distillery famous for its stag emblem and extravagant older expressions. Rich, chocolatey malts with citrus and sherry influence.

Campbeltown's crown jewel — one of the few distilleries to malt, distil, mature, and bottle entirely on-site. Fiercely independent and utterly unique.

A Highland distillery prized for its distinctive waxy, coastal character. A secret weapon of blenders and a cult favourite among malt enthusiasts.

Glasgow's malt — Scotland's only fully triple-distilled single malt. Light, approachable, and a perfect introduction to Lowland whisky.

Campbeltown's underrated gem. One of just three surviving distilleries in a town that once had over 30.

Scotland's highest distillery at 326 metres. Gentle, honeyed Highland malts perfect for beginners.

Speyside's most complex malt according to many experts. Flat-topped stills create a distinctively multi-layered spirit.

The 'golden dram' from the heart of the Highlands. Home of Dewar's blended Scotch, with a honeyed house style.

The maritime malt from Wick, mainland Scotland's most northerly town. Briny, coastal character from the Pentland Firth.

One island, one distillery, one road. Jura produces a lighter, more approachable Island malt than its Islay neighbours.

Mull's only distillery, producing both unpeated Tobermory and heavily peated Ledaig. Two personalities from one still house.

Straddling the Highland Line, Glengoyne is Scotland's slowest distillery — unhurried copper pot distillation with zero peat. Golden, fruity, and sherry-rich.

Once Scotland's largest distillery by volume, now Japanese-owned and producing elegant, fruity Highland malts. A hidden gem of the A9 corridor.

A Speyside distillery with a triple-style approach: classic unpeated, smoky peated, and triple-distilled. One of the most versatile distilleries in Scotland.

Speyside's smallest working distillery, hand-crafted by just a few workers. Lightly peated in the old Speyside tradition, rich and characterful.

Scotland's smallest traditional distillery, producing just 12 casks per week. Handmade Highland malt with remarkable depth for its size.

A converted cotton mill on the River Teith. Unpeated, unchillfiltered Highland malt with a honeyed, nutty character. Powered entirely by hydroelectricity.

Speyside's bad boy — sulfury, meaty, and unapologetically bold. Oil-fired stills and worm tub condensers create a distinctive, polarising spirit.

Dufftown's first distillery, known as 'The Beast of Dufftown' for its rich, meaty character. A complex 2.81 distillation process creates unmatched depth.

Modern, vibrant Highland malt from the Knockdhu distillery. Light, floral, and contemporary — a refreshing counterpoint to heavy Highlanders.

One of Scotland's oldest distilleries, dating to 1790. Recently shifted from vintage to age-statement releases. Fruity, honeyed, and elegant.

Orkney's other distillery — lighter and more floral than Highland Park. Lomond wash still creates a uniquely smooth, honeyed spirit.

London's artisan whisky maker. John Glaser's blending house creates some of Scotland's most innovative and acclaimed whiskies.

An accessible Speyside distillery offering excellent value. Light, fruity malts perfect for everyday drinking and newcomers to single malt.

The first Scotch whisky to receive a Royal Warrant from King William IV in 1835. A fruity, sherried Highland malt of distinction.

The 'rather delicate' malt from Brechin in the Eastern Highlands. Clean, floral, and elegant — a blender's secret now gaining recognition.

One of the few peated Highland distilleries, providing the backbone for Teacher's blend. Smoky, creamy, and surprisingly gentle.

Highland distillery at the gateway to the Highlands. Known for its wood-finished range and excellent value single malts.

A Speyside classic prized for its sherry-cask maturation. Rich, fruity, and spicy — a backbone malt for several prestigious blends.

Speyside's independent powerhouse, rescued by Billy Walker in 2017. Rich, sherried malts with no chill-filtration and natural colour.

Family-owned since 1865 and fiercely independent. Direct-fired stills and sherry cask maturation produce rich, traditional Speyside malt.

100% sherry oak matured Speyside single malt. One of the few distilleries to use exclusively sherry casks for its entire range.

The gentle dram from Speyside's highest village. Light, delicate, and approachable — a hidden gem for those who prefer subtlety.

One of Speyside's biggest distilleries, bottled as The Singleton. Smooth, fruity, and designed to be the perfect introduction to single malt.

Founded in 1897, Speyburn is one of Speyside's best-kept secrets. Light and floral with a citrusy freshness unusual for the region.

Highland distillery with a unique copper cooling system that drips water over the stills. Creates a distinctive tropical fruit character.

The original Speyside single malt, licensed in 1824. George Smith's distillery defined the region and remains one of the best-selling single malts worldwide.

The gateway to the Western Highlands, squeezed between cliff and sea in the charming harbour town of Oban. Small stills and slow distillation create a maritime, honeyed malt.

One of Scotland's oldest working distilleries, at the gateway to the Highlands in Pitlochry. The malty heart of Bell's blended Scotch.

The oldest continuously operating distillery in the Highlands, founded in 1786. The spiritual home of Chivas Regal, producing rich and fruity Speyside malt.

Founded by Helen Cumming in 1824, Cardhu is the golden heart of Johnnie Walker. Sweet, smooth, and quintessentially Speyside.

One of the world's best-selling single malts, especially beloved in Italy. Light, fruity, and refreshingly elegant Speyside whisky since 1840.

A vintage-dated Speyside malt, released only when the distillery manager deems it ready. Elegant, light, and a key component of J&B blended Scotch.

A coastal Speyside distillery near Buckie, producing a salty, briny malt that defies the typical Speyside sweetness. An under-the-radar gem.

The last of the great Victorian Speyside distilleries, built in 1898. Produces a honeyed, heathery malt that's the backbone of White Horse blended Scotch.

A modern Speyside distillery producing a light, fragrant malt. Sister distillery to Glenlossie and a favourite among independent bottlers.

One of Speyside's best-kept secrets — a floral, perfumed malt prized by blenders and independent bottlers. The roses of Speyside.

One of Scotland's newest distilleries, on the remote Ardnamurchan peninsula. Sustainable, innovative, and producing both peated and unpeated Highland malts.

Scotland's first organic and carbon-neutral distillery, founded by Annabel Thomas on the Morvern peninsula. Modern, fruity, and sustainably crafted Highland malt.

Scotland's oldest and most prestigious independent bottler, est. 1895 in Elgin. Legendary for ultra-aged single cask releases and the Connoisseurs Choice range.

Edinburgh-based independent bottler offering single cask, cask strength releases from distilleries across Scotland. Exceptional value and variety.

Britain's oldest wine and spirits merchant, est. 1698. Their single cask selections and The Classic Range showcase impeccable taste.

Scotland's oldest independent bottler, founded 1842 in Campbeltown. No chill-filtration, no colouring — whisky as nature intended.

Glasgow-based independent bottler known for Old Particular, Provenance, and the remarkable XOP (Xtra Old Particular) range.

Boutique independent bottler selecting only the finest single casks. Also owns Ardnamurchan distillery. Quality over quantity.

London-based independent bottler with distinctive illustrated labels. Single cask and small batch bottlings from distilleries worldwide.

Edinburgh's family-owned independent bottler. Named by flavour rather than distillery — a sensory approach to single cask whisky.

Dornoch's sibling bottlers — young, passionate, and selecting exceptional single casks from Scotland's best distilleries.

Swedish-owned Scottish independent bottler. Raw Cask series — unfiltered, undiluted, with cask residue still in the bottle.

America's most award-winning distillery, producing bourbon since 1773 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Home to Pappy Van Winkle and Eagle Rare.

Handcrafted bourbon using red winter wheat instead of rye for a softer, sweeter profile. Famous for its hand-dipped red wax seal.

A premium small-batch bourbon from one of Kentucky's oldest and smallest distilleries. Triple-distilled in copper pot stills.

Legendary Kentucky distillery led by the Russell family since 1954. Known for bold, high-proof bourbons with unapologetic character.

America's largest independent, family-owned spirits producer. Home to Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Henry McKenna.

Kentucky's most elegant bourbon distillery, using ten unique recipes from two mashbills and five yeast strains. A favourite of bourbon connoisseurs worldwide.

The world's best-selling bourbon brand, family-owned for seven generations. Home to Knob Creek, Booker's, and Baker's small-batch bourbons.

America's first bottled bourbon, continuously produced since 1870. The Old Forester Whiskey Row series showcases Prohibition-era recipes.

Indiana's industrial distillery produces rye for dozens of brands. The unsung hero behind many acclaimed American whiskeys.

Vermont's farm-to-bottle rye distillery. Premium, bold rye whiskeys aged on a 500-acre farm in the Green Mountains.

Heaven Hill's rye brand, named after Philadelphia's historic Rittenhouse Square. A bartender's favourite for cocktails.

Part of the Buffalo Trace family, Sazerac produces Kentucky's definitive rye whiskey — the backbone of the Sazerac cocktail.

Tennessee's other whisky, using the Lincoln County Process for a smooth, charcoal-mellowed spirit since 1870.

Kentucky bourbon finished in port wine barrels. Founded by Lincoln Henderson, a legendary master distiller.

Small-batch bourbon and rye from Louisville. Fanatical attention to quality — they famously dump barrels that don't meet standards.

Seattle's pioneering single malt distillery, using Pacific Northwest ingredients and innovative cask programs to redefine American single malt.

Colorado's original single malt whiskey, distilled from 100% malted barley and aged at altitude in the Rocky Mountains.

Waco, Texas craft distillery pushing boundaries with blue corn, Texas single malt, and intensely hot aging conditions.

Texas's first legal bourbon distillery. Small-batch bourbon aged in the brutal Texas heat for rapid, intense maturation.

Newport, Kentucky's modern craft distillery. Bottled-in-bond, non-chill filtered bourbon and rye with no shortcuts.

Louisville's modern bourbon house founded by a psychologist. Unique grain-to-glass bourbons with distinctive mash bills.

Maryland-style rye whiskey reviving the state's pre-Prohibition rye tradition. Limestone-filtered water from Sagamore Farm.

Small-batch bourbon from Kirby, Wyoming. Made with locally grown grain and pure limestone aquifer water from the Big Horn Basin.

Kentucky's Barton 1792 distillery, producing the acclaimed 1792 bourbon range. Named for the year Kentucky became a state.

Portland, Oregon's American single malt pioneer. Ale-brewed, stout-cask-finished whiskey redefining what American malt can be.

Brooklyn's oldest operating whiskey distillery since Prohibition. Small-batch bourbon and moonshine from New York City's craft spirits movement.

Alameda, California's artisan distillery. America's first craft single malt whiskey, plus innovative botanical spirits since 1982.

Virginia's first legal distillery since Prohibition. Organic, pot-distilled rye whisky with true farm-to-bottle integrity.

Seattle's waterfront distillery, founded by craft brewing veterans. American single malt aged in a variety of cask types with Pacific Northwest flair.

New Mexico's craft distillery producing Colkegan single malt smoked with mesquite instead of peat. A uniquely Southwestern take on smoky whiskey.

Home to Jameson and Redbreast, producing Ireland's most beloved whiskeys with triple distillation. The largest distillery in Ireland.

Home of Tullamore D.E.W., Ireland's original triple-blended whiskey. The distillery returned to Tullamore in 2014 after a 60-year absence.

One of Ireland's oldest bonded whiskey brands, dating to the 1800s. Single pot still whiskey with remarkable complexity.

The world's oldest licensed distillery, granted a licence in 1608. Located on the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland.

Dublin's first new distillery in 125 years when it opened in 2015. Bold, innovative Irish whiskey pushing the category forward.

Ireland's only peated single malt whiskey. Produced at Cooley distillery, it bridges the worlds of Irish smoothness and Islay smoke.

A vatting of single pot still and single malt Irish whiskeys. Named for the literary tradition of Ireland's whiskey-loving writers.

Ireland's terroir-driven whisky distillery, tracking every barley farm to prove that provenance matters. Founded by former Bruichladdich MD Mark Reynier.

Northern Irish whiskey from the Hinch estate in County Down. Premium Irish whiskeys aged in first-fill bourbon and sherry casks.

Kerry's craft distillery on the Wild Atlantic Way. Small-batch Irish whiskey, gin, and vodka from one of Ireland's most scenic locations.

Ireland's oldest licensed distillery, dating to 1757. Revived in 2007, Kilbeggan produces traditional Irish pot still and malt whiskey.

Cork's independent craft distillery producing a wide range of Irish whiskeys. Bourbon cask, sherry, peat — West Cork does it all.

Named after a racehorse that won at 100-1 odds. Single malt Irish whiskey produced at Cooley distillery with a light, fruity character.

A stunning new distillery in the Wicklow Mountains, on the Powerscourt Estate. Premium Irish whiskey in a breathtaking setting.

Japan's first and oldest whisky distillery, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. Produces Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Toki.

Founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934 in Hokkaido. Produces bold, sometimes peated Japanese whisky inspired by Scottish traditions.

Japan's highest distillery, nestled in the Central Alps of Nagano. Produces small-batch whiskies with a distinctive alpine character.

Suntory's 'forest distillery' in the Japanese Alps, producing a distinctively fresh, herbal style of Japanese whisky since 1973.

Japan's most hyped micro-distillery, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008. Tiny production, massive demand — the ultimate cult Japanese whisky.

Masataka Taketsuru's second distillery, in the lush Miyagi mountains. Elegant and fruity — the feminine counterpart to bold Yoichi.

Legendary closed distillery whose remaining casks, bottled by Ichiro Akuto, are among the world's most collectible whiskies.

Eigashima Shuzo's White Oak distillery — Japan's smallest whisky producer. Coastal aging in Akashi creates a unique maritime Japanese style.

Hokkaido's newest whisky distillery in the misty coastal town of Akkeshi. Peat-rich, maritime-influenced single malt drawing comparisons to Islay.

A modern Japanese distillery using wood-fired stills and local Shizuoka water. Innovative approach combining tradition with experimental spirit.

Mars Whisky's second distillery in southern Kagoshima. Warmer climate creates faster maturation and tropical fruit character.

Japan's smallest whisky distillery on the shores of Lake Biwa. Craft-scale production with remarkable attention to detail.

Hiroshima-based distillery producing Japanese single malt using local Sakurao water. Part of Japan's new wave of craft whisky.

Ichiro Akuto's legendary Chichibu distillery. Tiny production, fanatical detail, and some of the most sought-after whisky on earth.

Suntory's grain whisky distillery in Aichi prefecture. The light, clean backbone of Hibiki blends, now bottled as a standalone single grain.

India's pioneering single malt distillery in Bangalore. Tropical aging accelerates maturation, creating bold, complex whiskies.

Goa's acclaimed single malt distillery. Coastal Indian climate produces whiskies with intense tropical fruit character.

India's oldest operating distillery, producing single malt since the 1940s. Himalayan foothills climate creates bold, tropical expressions.

India's rising star — Indri won World's Best Whisky at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards. Three-wood maturation in Haryana.

Goa-based distillery producing Godawan artisanal single malt. Named after the endangered Great Indian Bustard bird.

Goa's newest single malt venture. Tropical coastal aging with Indian barley creates a distinctive Goan whisky character.

India's cane-aged spirit from the Piccadily group. Aged in oak for over a decade — a unique Indian aged spirit.

Taiwan's trailblazing whisky distillery. Subtropical heat creates rapid, intense maturation that rivals the world's best.

Taiwan's state-owned distillery producing Omar single malt in the subtropical Nantou County. Rapid tropical aging creates intense, fruit-forward whiskies.

Melbourne's urban whisky distillery, aging exclusively in Australian wine barrels. A new-world whisky redefining the category.

Tasmania's godfather of whisky — Bill Lark revived Australian distilling in 1992. Rich, characterful single malts from Australia's whisky island.

Tasmania's most awarded distillery — named World's Best Single Malt at World Whiskies Awards 2014. Small-batch, handcrafted excellence.

Sydney's award-winning craft distillery. Australian single malt using local ingredients and innovative maturation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tasmania's Overeem distillery produces some of Australia's most awarded single malts. Small-batch, handcrafted in Hobart.

Tasmania's largest whisky distillery in Burnie. Award-winning single malt from Australia's whisky island.

A heritage estate distillery in Tasmania's Bothwell region. Single malt aged in a 180-year-old sandstone building.

Canada's finest rye whisky, produced at Hiram Walker in Ontario. 100% rye mashbill for bold, spicy Canadian whisky.

Canada's most iconic whisky, distilled in Gimli, Manitoba. The purple velvet bag has been a symbol of Canadian spirits since 1939.

Windsor, Ontario's massive distillery producing Canadian Club, JP Wiser's, and Lot No. 40. One of Canada's oldest and largest distilleries.

Calgary's rye whisky powerhouse, producing 100% rye whisky using Alberta prairie grain. Canada's rye whisky capital.

John Hall's craft Canadian whisky from Grimsby, Ontario. Each grain distilled and aged separately — a unique approach in Canadian whisky.

Producer of Pendleton whisky, blended in Hood River, Oregon from Canadian whisky. Named after the Pendleton Round-Up rodeo.

Canada's first single malt whisky distillery in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Scottish-inspired distilling on Canada's rugged Atlantic coast.

Vancouver Island's craft distillery growing its own barley. True grain-to-glass Canadian single malt on the Pacific coast.

East Vancouver's artisan distillery producing Canadian single malt, rye, and innovative spirits. BC craft at its finest.

Prince Edward Island's craft distillery producing Strait Shine moonshine and single malt. Canada's smallest province, big ambition.

Whitehorse's brewery-distillery producing Two Brewers whisky. Sub-Arctic aging in Canada's rugged north.

Montréal's urban craft distillery producing Québécois single malt and rye. French-Canadian terroir in the heart of the city.

Saskatchewan's prairie distillery producing Canadian single malt from locally grown barley. Prairie winds and extreme temperatures.

Sweden's pioneering whisky distillery, founded in 1999 by friends at university. Innovative gravity-fed distillery using Swedish oak and local ingredients.

Swedish island distillery on the tiny island of Hven between Sweden and Denmark. Organic whisky using local barley and unique cask programs.

West Sweden's heavily peated craft distillery. Uncompromising single malt aged in first-fill bourbon and sherry casks on the rugged coast.

Wales' first whisky distillery in over a century. Uses a unique Faraday single copper-pot still for an exceptionally pure spirit.

Finnish rye whisky distillery born in a sauna. 100% malted rye creates bold, spicy expressions from the heart of Ostrobothnia.

Denmark's most ambitious whisky distillery, floor-malting their own grain and using direct-fire pot stills. Scandinavian craft at its finest.

French single malt aged in Cognac and new Limousin oak casks. Organic estate-grown barley creates a distinctly French expression.

Brittany's Warenghem distillery produces France's most acclaimed single malt. Celtic heritage meets French terroir in Lannion.

Israel's first whisky distillery, founded in Tel Aviv in 2014. Mediterranean climate accelerates maturation for bold, complex expressions.

Italy's first whisky distillery in the South Tyrolean Alps. Unique cube-shaped distillery using local ingredients and Alpine water.

New Zealand's leading whisky distillery in Auckland. Uses native Manuka wood smoke for a uniquely Kiwi take on peated whisky.

South Africa's award-winning grain whisky from the James Sedgwick Distillery. Named World's Best Grain Whisky multiple times.

South Africa's pioneering single malt brand from the James Sedgwick Distillery. Warm-climate aging produces bold, fruit-forward expressions.

South Africa's only whisky distillery, home to Three Ships and Bain's Cape Mountain. Africa's whisky pioneer since 1886.

South Africa's craft whisky distillery in Pretoria. Highveld climate and African innovation create unique single malt expressions.

Mexico's first ancestral corn whisky, using ancient nixtamalization. Roasted Cacahuazintle corn creates a uniquely Mexican spirit.

Oaxacan single malt whisky made from heritage Mexican corn varieties — white, yellow, purple, and black. Mezcal country meets whisky.

South Korea's first premium single malt whisky distillery. Combining Korean craftsmanship with Scottish tradition in a state-of-the-art facility.

Korean craft whisky pushing boundaries with innovative cask finishes and local ingredients. Part of Korea's rapidly growing whisky scene.

The world's most remote island distillery, on a tiny Norwegian island in the Arctic Circle. Aged in Atlantic storms for a wild maritime character.

Norway's pioneering whisky distillery in Hamar. Producing Norwegian single malt using local grain and Scandinavian oak.

Tromsø's Arctic distillery producing Bivrost whisky under the Northern Lights. Extreme climate, wild maturation.

Iceland's first whisky distillery. Uses Icelandic barley and birch smoke for a taste of the volcanic island — the land of fire and ice.

Bavaria's whisky pioneer in the Alps. German precision meets Scottish tradition — single malt aged in the foothills of the Schliersee.

Germany's largest whisky distillery in Franconia. Ambitious and innovative, producing a wide range of peated and unpeated single malts.

Spain's craft whisky from the Basque Country. Using local barley and Atlantic-influenced aging in one of Europe's most unexpected whisky regions.

Swiss alpine distillery maturing whisky in old beer casks from Appenzell. Alpine terroir meets brewing heritage.

Swiss craft distillery producing premium single malt since 2005. Swiss precision and alpine water create elegant, refined whisky.

Belgium's pioneer single malt whisky from the Hesbaye region. Belgian barley, Belgian character, Belgian pride.

The Netherlands' most awarded whisky producer. Millstone single malt, rye, and PX-finished expressions from family distillers since 1975.

Brazil's pioneering whisky distillery in São Paulo state. Tropical maturation creates intense, fast-aging single malt.

Brazil's first artisanal single malt distillery. South American barley and tropical aging in the Serra Gaúcha.

Patagonia's craft distillery producing Argentina's first single malt whisky. Andean water and Patagonian winds.