Top 10 – The most popular distilleries in Scotland
Taste Scotland: experience the magic of whisky
Scotch whisky, also known as the “water of life”, is a legendary spirit with a rich history and unique taste. Embark on a journey to discover this Scottish icon and discover the secrets of its production, its diverse flavours and aromas and its enchanting traditions.
Learn about centuries-old production methods and the legends of the Munich distillers who perfected the whisky.
Sample a wide range of whiskies from different regions of Scotland, from fine Lowland whiskies to smoky island treasures.
Learn how to properly pour, drink and share whisky with friends and enjoy this unique ritual.
1. Macallan
Macallan Distillery, located in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, is an icon among single malt whisky producers. Since its founding in 1824, the distillery has been renowned for its unwavering dedication to “the masterful art of wood and spirit”, producing whiskies renowned for their complexity, rich flavour and smoothness.
2. Ardbeg
Where smoke is not the enemy, but the legend
On the south coast of the Scottish island of Islay sits the Ardbeg distillery, whose whiskies literally breathe fire. Since 1815, this distillery with a rich history, now part of LVMH, has been producing single malt whiskies with intense peaty flavours that have captured the hearts of whisky lovers around the world.
3. Laphroaig
The Scottish island of Islay, famous for producing strong peated whiskies, is home to the Laphroaig distillery, which has been producing whiskies with an unmistakable flavour since 1824. This rough and smoky whisky has won the hearts of whisky lovers around the world and has become an icon of Islay.
4. Dalmore
Nestled on the picturesque Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands, Dalmore Distillery is synonymous with luxury single malt whisky. Since 1839, this distillery with a rich history has been producing whiskies renowned for their depth, finesse and elegantly designed bottles.
5. Dewars
The name Dewar’s is synonymous with blended Scotch whisky, that is, whisky blended from multiple single malts and grain whiskies. However, behind this brand is not one particular distillery, but rather the story of the Dewar family and their lifelong pursuit of the perfect blend.
6. Lagavulin
On the coast of the Scottish island of Islay, famous for its production of heavily peated whiskies, sits the Lagavulin distillery. Since 1816, it has been producing whiskies with an unmistakable character that has captured the hearts of whisky lovers around the world. Lagavulin is a single malt whisky, famous for its intense peat-influenced flavour and aroma.