The old distillery data section contains 150 pages about the whisky distilleries in scotland. Scotland boasts over 90 distilleries that make their own gin with even more planned. Campbeltown, highland, islay, lowland and speyside. The isle of islay is one of the larger west coast islands located within the southern hebrides. Whisky distilleries map an especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that are either still active or that closed since the 1960s. Mar 04, 2015 whisky distilleries scotland tasting map 24x34cm. Its home to the highest number of distilleries in scotland with well over 60 at present. An especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that are either still active or that closed. Visit the maryland spirits trail passport page to learn about our guilds new passport and. Oct 11, 2018 scotland s brewing and distilling sectors play a vital role in the scottish economy, permeating many facets of scottish society. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Weve also compiled regional whisky distillery maps. Springbank distillery, however, remains one of only two distilleries in scotland to perform every step of the whisky making process on the same premises.
Whisky map of distilleries in scotland malt madness. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. There are over 120 active distilleries spread across scotland, which are split into five whiskyproducing regions. The best interactive map of the distilleries of scotland i. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. Visually stunning scottish distillery map for a whisky. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. Another bonus about driving in scotland is that itll give you the flexibility to stop as often as you wish to snap beautiful. Oct 02, 2015 scotland has been colorcoded to highlight the different varieties of scotch by region. It is often necessary to make arrangements in advance, but many distilleries have extensive visitor facilities and do not require prior warning of a visit. Stretching from orkney in the north to the isle of arran in the south, the region takes in the northern isles and most of the inner and outer hebrides, argyll, stirlingshire, arran, parts. Located on the ardnamurchan peninsula, amidst stunning scenery on the shores of loch sunart, it is also the most westerly distillery on mainland scotland.
Eventually, the distillery will produce two different types. Weve created this scotland distillery map to help you plan your tours of distilleries in. Eventually, the distillery will produce two different types of whisky, one peated and the other unpeated. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. Islay is one of many small islands off scotland s west coast but it certainly stands out from the crowd. Bringing together just over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery, the route follows the main roads along the coastal edges of the north highlands.
In this region youll find some of scotlands oldest distilleries including glenturret at crieff and balblair at tain, and some of scotlands newest, such as isle of raasay distillery, torabhaig distillery on skye and ncnean distillery by lochaline. Where a whisky is made can have a huge bearing on its flavour, everything from the source of the water to the presence of peat in the local area will come through in the taste. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map. The reason i was searching out a map like this was to see the proximity of the port ellen distillery on islay to the campbeltown region of scotland. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland master of malt. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Ebrochures and downloadable guides visitscotland travel. Scotch whisky map 2018 als pdf zum download whiskyexperts. Ardbeg whiskies are deep, complex and steeped in peat smoke, a distinctive property that has come to characterise many islay whiskies, due to the abundance of peat on the island.
When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could re. Browse the listings in our scotland s whisky map below to learn more about our distilleries and find a behindthescenes whisky tour near you. They have been distilling whiskey since 1782, when one walter teeling set up a craft distillery in the liberties area of dublin. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. It is perhaps only fair then that industrious islay has long been crowned scotland s whisky island. Despite the fact that most folk use smartphones its always handy to have a physical map at hand. Founded in 1815, ardbeg distillery is one of islays oldest whisky distilleries. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. I recd a sample of the 24yr 2nd annual port ellen 59. The springbank 12 year old cask strength is fantastic, with initial flavors of butterscotch and plums and a finish thats sweet with a hint of smoke. This paper presents economic facts and figures about scotlands brewing and distilling sectors, with the objective of aiding policy scrutiny and developments in these sectors. On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on their light or rich qualities.
The highlands, for example, are diagramed to show the regions different distilleries like edradour. The distillery is situated on the banks of the river bladnoch, and is the most southerly whisky distillery in scotland. This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in scotland. Many pages look a little funky after the crash, but are still more or less browsable. Scotlands distilleries map with all whisky distilleries in scotland 5. Interactive planner with routes, distances and mustsee attractions on the way. Just 25 miles in length, its rocky bays and sheltered inlets house eight active distilleries. It is the 8th distillery on the island and opened in 2004. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year 2018. Bladnoch distillery is a single malt scotch whisky distillery in south west scotland.
The whole production process is done on islay including growing their own barley on the island. Kilchoman pronounced kilhoman is a farm distillery and the first to be built on islay for 124 years. If your favourite castle is missing from the map, please let us know, and we will endeavour to add it, as soon as possible. Distillery map scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. In addition to laying claim to haggis, nessie, and sean connery, scotland is famous for producing one of the most delicious beverages known. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different whisky.
Click on the distillery pin, then click on the arrow icon next to the distillery s profile. Best of scotland s scotch typography map word by designedbydallas imagefind images and videos on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the. 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.
For those interested in distillery tours be sure to explore the scottish whisky trail. It is one of six remaining lowland distilleries, located at bladnoch, near wigtown, dumfries and galloway. Ebrochures and downloadable guides discover all that scotland has to offer with our online visitor brochures. Find any address on the map of scotland or calculate your itinerary to and from scotland, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in scotland. Templates 8160 for mac 8160 label template templates data. Our online community of over 110,000 people welcomes seasoned ginenthusiasts and new converts to the world of gin in scotland. The castle map of scotland is currently a work in progress. Playing host to more than 50 distilleries in scotland, speyside has the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers compared to. Scotlands brewing and distilling sectors play a vital role in the scottish economy, permeating many facets of scottish society. Working distillery bold closed distillery italics major towncity laphroaig lagavulin bruichladdich ardbeg bunnahabhain s o u n d a o f i s l a y l o c h i n d a l port charlotte isle of jura port ellen bowmore caol ila kilchoman port askaig i s l a y m o r a y f i r t h auchriosk glentauchers othes craigellachie the glenlivet glenfarclas. Ardnamurchan distillery is one of scotlands newest distilleries. Roadmap of scotland 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. Use the scotland whisky distillery map to get directions to the next distillery on your tour. The teeling whiskey distillery was the first new distillery in dublin in over 125 years, but the teeling family is not new to the business.
Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in. Get off the main roads and tour scotland the scenic way now. Aberfeldy ardmore auchentoshan balblair banff ben nevis bladnoch blair athol brackla. Jul 14, 2016 our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the distilleries in scotland. All the malt distilleries from the scottish highlands. 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. Click on a castle icon for photos, and to find out more about each castle. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master.
Scottish gin distillery map scotland boasts over 90 distilleries that make their own gin with even more planned. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard edition mit. This map shows cities, towns, airports, ferry ports, railways, motorways, main roads, secondary roads and points of interest 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 north coast 500 is scotlands answer to route 66 and one of the most beautiful coastal touring routes in the world well, we think so, anyway. The 10 best scotland distilleries with photos tripadvisor. Ebrochures and downloadable guides visitscotland travel trade. Take a tour of all my favorite scotches in the homeland. Islay is a popular tourist destination thanks to its diverse wildlife, attractive country villages and stunning coastline, but its most famous for the distinctive whisky thats flavoured with locallysourced peat. Many miles were covered to visit them, in a wide geographical area, from the known whiskey region of speyside to the isle of skye all the way to the orkney islands. Scotch distilleries of the finest scotch distilleries. Our map shows all that have their own stills, so you might find that some of your favourites arent featured. When youre done, you can download your scotland travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. Our interactive scotland distillery map will help you navigate all the distilleries in scotland.
Many travel experts recommend planning your trip either in the. Scotch whisky regions working distillery bold n closed. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard. On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on.
The temperature usually fluctuates between 37 c 3744 f and 1517 c 5963 f but the weather can be very unpredictable. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Stretching from orkney in the north to the isle of arran in the south, the region takes in the northern isles and most of the inner and outer hebrides, argyll, stirlingshire, arran, parts of per. Discover of scotlands most spectacular driving routes, from the fife coastal route to the epic north coast 500. The location of the distillery is near loch gorm and only 500 metres as the crow flies. Our online az and scottish distillery map gives you the most uptodate picture of the scottish gin scene and across all our online channels, we keep you informed of events, news. Road trips are the best way to explore a new destination, and in this case, particularly in scotland. And there are around 200 scotch whisky distilleries. When is the best time of year to travel to scotland.
Distillery directory, distillery map, winery directory, winery map, brewery directory, brewery map. We are continually adding new castles, and plan to cover the entire country. The distilleries of the highland whisky region are spread far and wide, and in terms of geography, this whisky region takes the crown as scotland s largest. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Scotlands distilleries whisky map, scotland, whisky. The maps below indicate the locations of both working and closed distilleries. Scottish gin distillery map the scottish gin society. Although islay is only 25 miles long, it boasts no fewer than eight. The flavour map makes it easy to identify where the subtle similarities and distinct differences can be found, so you can explore the whisky landscape with confidence. Brewing and distilling in scotland economic facts and. Renting a car, doing a selfdrive around scotland gives you the flexibility to wander offthebeatenpath and linger in the many unbelievable spots along the way.
But a whiskys unique flavor lies in the different ingredients, stills and techniques used by each distillery. Best of scotlands scotch typography map word by designedbydallas imagefind images and videos on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. Distillation is distillationthe process is pretty much the same no matter what distillery you go to, yeah. Map of scotland detailed map of scotland are you looking for the map of scotland. Even though the selection of great whiskey cocktails increases daily, there are several sampled and truedrinks which get essential to. Scotland has been colorcoded to highlight the different varieties of scotch by region. The ultimate map of scotlands whisky distilleries mental floss. Islay malt whisky and islay whisky distilleries map. This is because, although they may be scottish in origin, they arent made in their own still or may be distilled. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours.
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