Independent UK Distilleries
From Scottish single malts to London dry gins and Caribbean-style rums, the UK has a thriving community of craft distilleries. Browse every independent distillery listed on Brew Who, explore their spirits and buy direct from the maker.
189 distilleries found
Balmenach distillery
One of Scotland's earliest licensed distilleries (1824), producing Speyside single malt under the ownership of Inver House Distillers.
Balvenie distillery
Iconic Speyside distillery (est. 1892) still malting its own barley on a traditional floor and growing its own barley on a home farm.
Batts Hill Gin
Award-winning Surrey micro-distillery on Brightleigh Farm in Outwood, crafting Great Taste-winning gins and liqueurs in 100-litre batches since 2020.
Ben Nevis distillery
Historic Highland distillery at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, founded 1825 and owned by Nikka, producing rich, full-bodied single malt and blends.
BenRiach
Benriach is known for its long-standing tradition of producing three styles of whisky and a vast eclectic cask inventory sourced from around the world.
Benrinnes distillery
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Benromach
Speyside's smallest working distillery in Forres, independently owned by Gordon & MacPhail since 1993 and producing lightly peated traditional single malts.
Bimber Distillery
Based in London, Bimber Distillery combines our distilling heritage with passion and innovation, to produce a premium, handcrafted single malt whisky
Black Powder Gin
Situated in the Fylde countryside and overlooking the coastal peninsula of Western Lancashire resides one of the most unique and diverse distilleries in the region. Black Powder offers an extensive…
Blackdown Spirits
Hailing from the beautiful surroundings of Blackdown Hill in West Sussex, our award-winning collection
Bladnoch distillery
The oldest independently owned scotch whisky distillery. Guided by that irrepressible spirit, our taste-first, Lowland whisky-making carries on.
Blair Athol distillery
Book a Blair Athol whisky distillery experience and immerse yourself in the history nestled at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.
Bowmore distillery
Discover Bowmore distillery tours on Islay, explore whisky heritage, enjoy guided tastings, and experience one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.
Braeval distillery
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Brora distillery
Follow Brora's complex history, from its 1819 founding to its present-day status as cult legend known for refined single malts.
Bruichladdich Distillery
Fiercely independent Islay single malt distillery revived in 2001, producing Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and ultra-peated Octomore.
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Discover the famous Bunnahabhain Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Our unpeated whisky comes from our distillery on the Sound of Islay.
Burnt Faith
Scottish independent craft spirits producer making innovative small-batch gins with bold, contemporary botanical profiles.
Cambridge Distillery
Cambridge gin distillery founded 2011 by William Lowe MW — individually vacuum-distilling each botanical for extraordinary purity of flavour.
Cardhu distillery
Evoke memories of the past with a unique tour of Cardhu distillery. Discover its history, meet the craftspeople and indulge in its exceptional flavours.
Clydesdale Distillery
Glasgow based whisky distillery that provides a complete whisky tasting experience. Book one of our guided tours or visit our whisky shop.
Clynelish Distillery
Experience Clynelish’s history and uncover its story for yourself, including its interwoven relationship with Brora distillery.
Conker Spirit
Dorset's first distillery in over 100 years, founded 2014 in Bournemouth, crafting award-winning Dorset Dry Gin and Dorset No.1 Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.
Convalmore
Silent Speyside distillery founded 1894 in Dufftown, closed 1985 — one of the town's legendary 'seven stills', now producing only rare collector bottlings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a craft distillery?
- A craft distillery is an independently owned, small-batch distillery that produces spirits — such as whisky, gin, rum or vodka — with a focus on quality ingredients and traditional or innovative techniques. Unlike large commercial producers, craft distilleries typically oversee every stage of production themselves.
- Where can I visit a craft distillery in the UK?
- The UK has hundreds of independent craft distilleries open to visitors, from Scottish Highland whisky distilleries to urban gin makers in London, Bristol and Manchester. Browse the full directory on Brew Who to find distilleries near you, check their opening hours and plan a visit.