Ardbeg Distillery | The Untamed Spirit
Ardbeg Distillery is a small but mighty institution on the south-east coastline of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Silent for most of the 1980s and 19​90s, ​Ardbeg has risen phoenix-like from the ashes, to become one of the most popular heavily-peated single malt whisky distilleries in the world.
Blair Athol Distillery | Home of Bells Blended Scotch
Blair Athol Distillery is one of the oldest legal distilling sites in Scotland (est. 1798) and has been the home of Bell’s Blended Scotch since 1949.
Bowmore Distillery | Islay’s Oldest Licensed Distillery
Bowmore Distillery is one of few in Scotland that continues to malt some of their barley on-site. A visit to ​Bowmore Distillery is an excellent opportunity to ​witness malt floors in ​action, and if you’re lucky, you might even get to see inside the kiln!
Bruichladdich Distillery | Terroir Matters
Situated on the southern coast of Islay, Bruichladdich stands out for its commitment to terroir, transparency, and Islay-focussed processes – Bruichladdich is one of few Islay distilleries to mature and bottle all their whisky on the island and they only use 100% Scottish-grown barley. Whether you partake in a detailed distillery tour or a relaxed tasting session, you will leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft of whisky-making and the innovative spirit that defines Bruichladdich.
Bunnahabhain Distillery | A Classic Victorian
First opened in 1883 and originally built for blends, Bunnahabhain distillery is a classic Victorian, with some of the most spectacular views from any distillery.
Caol Ila Distillery | The Islay Home of Johnnie Walker
​Caol Ila Distillery is the largest producer of whisky on Islay. ​Located on the Sound of Islay (“Caol Ila” is ​Gaelic ​for “Sound of Islay”), Caol Ila Distillery is a short drive or leisurely walk from Port Askaig, and the magnificent view of the Jura Paps from the still house is ​hard to beat.
Cape Byron Distillery | Byron Bay
Cape Byron Distillery is nestled in the rainforest of the Byron hinterlands, where you can indulge in their award-winning ‘The Original’ Australian Single Malt Whisky and Brookie’s Gin.
Clynelish Brora Distillery | Newly Restored
Clynelish Brora Distillery lies in the heart of Sutherland, where the distillery’s founders oversaw the most brutal of the Highland Clearances.
Dalmore Distillery | The Mackenzies and The Stag
Alexander Matheson founded Dalmore Distillery in 1839, but it wasn’t until brothers Andrew and Charles Mackenzie took over in 1878 that The Dalmore got its signature Stag.
Discover Byron Bay’s Best Distilleries: A Spirit Lover’s Paradise
Nestled around the town of Byron Bay, a vibrant craft spirits scene has flourished and is home to some fabulous distilleries, each offering their own uniquely crafted rum, whisky and gin.
Drifters End Distillery | Tasmania
Sisters Sam and Chris started building Drifters End in 2019. Their first whiskies will be available from 2024. In the meantime, they are making some fabulous gins and absinthe that are definitely worth a taste – we highly recommend visiting Drifters End if you’re in Hobart.
Edradour Distillery | Almost The Smallest
While it may no longer be the smallest, Edradour Distillery is certainly one of the loveliest, and they are set up very well for tours.
Glen Ord Distillery | Last Bastion of The Black Isle
Glen Ord is one of few distilleries remaining in the Black Isle, a once prolific whisky-producing region of the Scottish Highlands.
Glenfarclas Distillery | Grant Family Owned Since 1865
Glenfarclas Distillery, in the Glenlivet/Speyside region of Scotland and built at the foot of Benrinnes, has been owned by the Grant family since 1865.
Husk Farm Distillery | Tweed Valley
Husk Farm Distillery near Tweed Heads grows most of their own cane and makes rum from cane juice (not molasses) making them quite unique for rum in Australia. Their visitor centre/cafe is stunning and absolutely worth a visit – stop by for a tour, tasting or lunch.