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Whisky casks at Speyside Cooperage
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Scottish whisky
Whisky is Scotland's national drink and our biggest export, enjoyed across the globe as well as right here in Scotland. Skilled distillers transform barley and water into a precious spirit, which is tucked away across our landscapes to mature. Tap into your senses as you head on a distillery tour, soak in the colours, smells, and tastes of a variety of blends, and learn more about the whisky making process.
Whisky tours and experiences
Across the country you can embark on tours, experiences, and tastings to find your new favourite tipple. Why not explore our distilleries map to add a distillery or two to your Scotland itinerary?
Whisky distilleries in Scotland
Did you know that Scotland is split into five whisky producing regions? Find out more about the distilleries you can visit in each.
Whisky distillery tours
Book a tour of a whisky distillery, or travel around Scotland visiting several whisky experiences.
The Making of Scotch Whisky
If you’ve ever wondered how Scotch whisky is made, watch our video to see the processes that malted barley, clear spring water and yeast go through.
New whisky distilleries and experiences
For a traditional Scottish drink going back centuries, there are always new distilleries popping up, as well as tours and events to enjoy too.
Galloway Distillery
Founded by Sam Heughan and Alex Norouzi in 2025 and inspired by the unbreakable connection to their native land of Dumfries & Galloway.
Rosebank Distillery
Known as the 'King of the Lowlands', Rosebank Distillery reopened its doors in summer 2024 and has recently won a major architectural award.
Stirling Distillery
Whisky making has returned to Stirling - in style! Stirling Distillery was named a winner at the World Whiskies Awards Scotland 2025.
Blackness Bay Distillery
Located next to the Lobster Pot restaurant, tour the Blackness Bay Distillery which distils whisky and crafts a unique variety of rum styles.
Everything you need to know about Scottish whisky
What is single malt whisky?
Single malt whisky means that the product comes from a single distillery, made exclusively from malted barley, distilled using pot stills, and is aged for at least 3 years in oak casks no bigger than 700 litres.
What is single grain whisky?
Single grain whisky is defined as coming from a single distillery and can be made from any cereal grain including small amounts of barley.
Why is Scotch whisky unique to Scotland?
Whisky has been a unique product to Scotland for centuries, with production dating back to the late 1400s and origins being linked to Scottish monks and farmers.
How is whisky produced?
Whisky is made through five main stages – malting, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and maturing. The spirit is then aged in barrels where it develops its unique characteristic flavour, colour, and aroma.
What is whisky made from?
Whisky is made from fermented grain mash – usually from grains such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat - as well as water and yeast.
Scotch Whisky: Explained
Scotland is proud of its national drink. Watch our video to take a closer look at Scotch whisky, its origins, the distilling process, and the Scottish whisky industry.
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