Welcome to the distilleries of scotland where we provide a complete list of scottish distilleries we have information on over 150 distilleries in the speyside, highland, islay, campbeltown, lowland and island regions. Map of scotland scotch distilleries printable with cities and towns rail uk travels scottish clans showing northern england central outline to print all golf scottland coloring pages whiskey regions france the territories pdf. Founded on a love of scottish gin, the society is the place for ginlovers in scotland to get together to celebrate the wonderful world of scottish gin. An especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that. Distillery directory, distillery map, winery directory, winery map, brewery directory, brewery map. The reason i was searching out a map like this was. Media in category distilleries in scotland the following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total. Thats a lot of my purely personal opinions to burden the web with, so ive slowed down now. Over half of scotlands malt whisky distilleries are found in the lush, rainwashed valley of the river spey. Our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the distilleries in scotland. The castle map of scotland is currently a work in progress. Ebrochures and downloadable guides visitscotland travel. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the. Distillery map scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world.
The old distillery data section contains 150 pages about the whisky distilleries in scotland. Use our interactive maps to plan a route that works for you. Speyside speyside is home to some of scotlands most beautiful scenery and lush landscapes, as well as roughly half of all the scottish whisky distilleries. The region of speyside is located in the north east of scotland surrounding the river spey, its a subregion to the neighbouring highlands because of the high density of distilleries in the area. If you want to find out where a distillery is located, simply pick a name from the alphabetical list of distilleries in the upper left corner of your screen. Despite the fact that most folk use smartphones its always handy to have a physical map at hand. Weve created this scotland distillery map to help you plan your tours of distilleries in.
It takes the visitor round some of the most picturesque parts of moray, close to the river spey. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. When you look at a map of scotland, you may think were small, but we pack an amazing variety of things into our borders. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Kilchoman opened in 2005 and is the first new distillery on islay in over 125 years. This map includes a representative sampling of the better scotch whisky distilleries, and some that are included in areas where there are few distilleries. Around 1885, alfred barnard was secretary of harper s weekly gazette, a journal dedicated to the wine and spirit trade. Forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency.
Islay malt whisky and islay whisky distilleries map. Brewing and distilling in scotland economic facts and. The micro distillery, which plans to open in luss in may 2021, will be the first distillery and brewery on the shores of loch lomond and the first combined beer and spirits production site within the loch. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Benromach the smallest working distillery in speyside. Take the ferry to the isle of skye, spending a day or two exploring scotlands most fa mous island, before crossing the skye bridge back to the mainland, then head north via the pretty village of plockton to the magnificent mountain scenery of glen torridon. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in. The spirit of scotland 6 scotlands malt whisky trail seven working distilleries, a preserved distillery and a cooperage make up the signposted malt whisky trail. Pdf whisky map of scotland download full pdf book download.
It is perhaps only fair then that industrious islay has long been crowned scotlands whisky island. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. Just 25 miles in length, its rocky bays and sheltered inlets house eight active distilleries. Whisky distilleries in scotland visitscotland scotlands. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map. If you plan on channeling your inner ron swanson in the future by touring the whisky distilleries of scotland, this map would make a great. Whisky trail speyside whisky distilleries speyside. If your favourite castle is missing from the map, please let us know, and we will endeavour to add it, as soon as possible. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. We are continually adding new castles, and plan to cover the entire country. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. The maps below indicate the locations of both working and closed distilleries.
Scottish gin distillery map the scottish gin society. The malt whisky trail is a local theme route marketing initiative, established to promote the regions whiskyrelated cultural heritage and encourage tourism. Scotlands newest whisky distilleries scotsman food and drink. If you plan on channeling your inner ron swanson in the future by touring the whisky distilleries of scotland, this map would make a great starting point. Many of hundreds of scotlands islands are either uninhabited or have a population of less than 200 residents with 125 islands inhabited. In order to provide his readers with the history and descriptions of the whiskymaking process, barnard decided to visit all distilleries in scotland, england and ireland. Work began on william grant and sons new distillery near girvan close to the site of the old ladyburn distillery in 2007 and was completed in 2009. This will highlight the name and make the map move towards its location. As of 2018, there were 3 scotch whisky distilleries operating in scotland. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. On the links above is an az listing of scottish whisky distilleries with details regarding what region of scotland they. Spend a day or two hiking here, then follow the a832 alongside lovely loch maree and.
With no fewer than 47 distilleries spread across the highlands and islands, the highland whisky region is by far scotland s largest geographical whisky producing area. This map shows cities, towns, airports, ferry ports, railways, motorways, main roads, secondary roads and points of interest in scotland. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard. Islay is one of many small islands off scotlands west coast but it certainly stands out from the crowd. And if you move your mouse over the location of the distillery. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so it s very unlikely that the distillery could re. Download pdf the whisky distilleries of the united kingdom book full free. This dynamic region on scotland s west coast is home to charming seaside villages and towns, incredible seafood, worldrenowned whisky distilleries and rugged landscapes. Map of scotland scotch distilleries printable with cities. The whisky map and guide is a 32page booklet with a singlesided foldout map including more than 100 distilleries with details of public access, visitor centers, and websites.
According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year 2018. Our map shows all that have their own stills, so you might find that some of your favourites arent featured. To call highland whiskies diverse is an understatement. Whats more impressive is that the plant has been on the map for well over 200 years without losing a step in the race with the everincreasing number of competitors. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard edition. This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in scotland. Download the whisky distilleries of the united kingdom in pdf and epub formats for free. Here are a just a few distilleries that you might want to visit. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in. Oct 02, 2015 the ultimate map of scotlands whisky distilleries. Seven of the eight distilleries are in production and operational, whilst the dallas dhu distillery is an historic distillery. This is because, although they may be scottish in origin, they arent made in their own still or may be distilled elsewhere in scotland or even. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Campbeltown highland islands, excepting islay islay lowland speyside i have also listed some distilleries that are no longer producing whisky.
From small scale producers who handcraft whisky using traditional methods to some of the most famous distilleries in the world, speyside is the perfect place to learn all you need to know about the art of whisky creation. Heres a link to, seriously, the coolest interactive map of the distilleries of scotland ive ever seen. The ultimate map of scotlands whisky distilleries mental floss. Click download or read online button to get speyside way map booklet book now. The abundance of distilleries in scotland is heaven for whisky lovers, but it can also be a challenge when youre on the road and trying to keep track of them all especially as there are now over of them, with more opening every year. Guide to scotland s distilleries this is a great online guide to scotland s regions and distilleries. Scotland s distilleries come in all shapes and sizes, from large ones with innovative displays and interactive exhibits explaining the process, to small ones which have preserved their distilling techniques and secrets since the 18th century. Explore highland distilleries and sample the region s distinctive malts. On the map nnottar astle the romantic and evocative ruins of dunnottar castle, perched on its commanding clifftop position on the edge of. You can find the locations of almost all whisky distilleries on the interactive whisky map. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Aberfeldy ardmore auchentoshan balblair banff ben nevis bladnoch blair athol brackla. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master.
Scotland s newest malt whisky distilleries in focus. Eight malt whisky distilleries and a cooperage form the malt whisky trail in scotland s speyside. The best interactive map of the distilleries of scotland i. Pdf the whisky distilleries of the united kingdom download. Strathisla distillery, keith world of whisky saoghal an uisgebeatha 1920s and was used to mark the barrels of whisky. Please contact us if you would like clans and castles to organise a tour of your clan lands. The whisky distilleries of the united kingdom book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. They use a more resilient strain of barley, publican barley, that can handle the harsh weather of islay, and theyre one of only a handful of distilleries in scotland. This paper presents economic facts and figures about scotland s brewing and distilling sectors, with the objective of aiding policy scrutiny and developments in these sectors. The 4 companies behind 34 of all scotch whisky production. The list below is of most of scotland s distilleries. By 2015 there were over 400 log entries with tasting notes on more than 4,000 malt whiskies. Its home to the highest number of distilleries in scotland with well over 60 at present. Youll find maps, tips on scotlands great outdoors, food and drink, events and festivals, as well as music and great images to transport your clients here.
Oct 11, 2018 scotland s brewing and distilling sectors play a vital role in the scottish economy, permeating many facets of scottish society. Due to the fact that islay was a fertile island for growing barley, called bere in the old days, with excellent pure water sources and plenty. Scotch distilleries of the finest scotch distilleries. The region is located in the magical highlands, east of inverness, and reaches from the glittering moray coastline down towards the majestic cairngorms national park.
Featuring a map of scotland at its center, this dramatic diagram delineates distilleries region by region, from highlands to lowlands and beyondbringing to. In addition to laying claim to haggis, nessie, and sean connery, scotland is famous for producing one of the most delicious beverages known. The highland whisky region is scotland s largest geographical whisky producing area with 47 distilleries to choose from. This map contains all currently operating and closed whisky distilleries both malt and grain in scotland, together with the whisky regions. Many of the scotch whisky distilleries featured on this map bottle some of their production for sale as single malt ie, the product of one distillery or single grain whisky. Located on the shore of loch indaal and famous for its ageing vault, the distillery boasts a sterling reputation thats unlikely. Scotland s brewing and distilling sectors play a vital role in the scottish economy, permeating many facets of scottish society. Many pages look a little funky after the crash, but are still more or less browsable. Scotland is home to around 100 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration in the world.
The whisky distilleries of the united kingdom available for download and read online in other f. Not all distilleries are open to the public, but the eight that are open on the trail include. It is often necessary to make arrangements in advance, but many distilleries have extensive visitor facilities and do not require prior. Discover all that scotland has to offer with our online visitor brochures. It is believed that the irish monks first introduced the art of distillation to islay, during the early fourteenth century. And there are around 200 scotch whisky distilleries out there. The area of scotland that has the most distilleries is the speyside region and is a must area of scotland to visit if your passion is whisky. Speyside way map booklet download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Follow the signposts, or your nose, on scotlands whisky trail which will lead you through the picturesque countryside and scotlands favourite malt whisky region.
Whisky distilleries and regions in scotland updated. Please find below a detailed map of scotland which includes all the major and main roads, ferry routes as well as most cities and towns and even some of the smaller settlements. The adi map of distilleries is the most complete and accurate listing of active craft and noncraft distilleries available today. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and parents with their geography and map questions. See scotland and visit its iconic distilleries on this exclusive sojourn that travels entirely around scotland and visits each of its four main, whiskyproducing regions the lowlands, the highlands, speyside, and islay.
Whether you want to let your hair down at a folk music festival, sample oysters at loch fyne or seek solitude on a munro, use our map of scotland to start planning your trip. The scottish gin society scottish gin distillery map. Distilleries that supply whisky for the worlds most popular blends. Scotlands distilleries map with all whisky distilleries in scotland 5. Apr 8, 2016 scotlands distilleries map new 6th edition 2016 poster with all whisky distilleries in scotland whats new in the map with 36 page booklet. Scotlands distilleries the drinking mans guide to scotland. The country is comprised of 4 archipelagos hebrides, orkney, shetland, and faroe islands and well as 796 islands with lewis and harris, shetland, orkney, and skye the most populous of the ten largest islands. Whisky map of distilleries in scotland malt madness. Pdf download the whisky distilleries of the united kingdom. From our vibrant, bustling cities to the rolling hills and sparkling lochs of our jawdropping scenic landscapes, theres plenty treasures to discover. Weve also compiled regional whisky distillery maps. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global.
Explore the dramatic coastlines of skye, hop on a ferry to the seaside town of oban or enjoy. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. Scotland boasts over 90 distilleries that make their own gin with even more planned. With so many distilleries packed into a relatively small area, in speyside youre never far from a distillery or two. Did you know that only a quarter of scotch whisky distilleries. Whether youre looking for a single malt, single grain or blended whisky, you can filter your search by product or company type. A heady mix of wild places and culture, scotland is more than the sum of its parts. Even silent distilleries that are no longer active. Our online community of over 110,000 people welcomes seasoned ginenthusiasts and new converts to the world of gin in scotland. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different. A map of the principal clan lands created by alastair cunningham for the colin baxter publication scottish clans and tartans. The castles map and guide is a 48page booklet with a doublesided foldout map highlighting more than 800 of scotland s finest castles and fortified houses.
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