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 BrewWho, explore their spirits and buy direct from the maker.
81 distilleries found
Clynelish Distillery
Experience Clynelish’s history and uncover its story for yourself, including its interwoven relationship with Brora distillery.
Convalmore
Silent Speyside distillery founded 1894 in Dufftown, closed 1985 — one of the town's legendary 'seven stills', now producing only rare collector bottlings.
Daftmill distillery
Fife farm distillery since 2005 — Francis Cuthbert distils seasonally from estate barley, releasing only after 12+ years' patient maturation.
Eden Mill Distillery
Scotland's first combined distillery and brewery on one site in St Andrews, Fife — home of Hop Gin and pioneering Scottish craft spirits since 2012.
Edradour distillery
Scotland's smallest traditional distillery near Pitlochry, Perthshire since 1825 — producing characterful, creamy Highland single malt in tiny weekly batches.
Falkirk distillery
New Lowlands craft distillery in Falkirk, Central Scotland — reviving the town's distilling heritage with small-batch whisky and gin.
Fettercairn distillery
Hand selected casks, from the world's finest bodegas and wineries are expertly curated to create a sumptuous and layered whisky of legendary finesse.
Galloway distillery
New Dumfries & Galloway craft distillery in Newton Stewart since 2020, reviving South West Scotland's distilling heritage with single malt and gin.
Glen Albyn
Explore Glen Albyn whisky, crafted from Loch Ness water at our historic distillery, producing premium single malt scotch whisky since 1846.
Glen Garioch distillery
One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. We specialise in producing precious small batch scotch whisky. Rare and well sought after
Glen Moray distillery
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Glen Scotia distillery
Discover Glen Scotia, founded in 1832, one of the few single malt scotch distilleries left in Campbeltown, Scotland's smallest whisky region.
Glenallachie distillery
Welcome to The GlenAllachie Distillery. A privately owned Speyside distillery, establish in 1967 and located near Aberlour.
Glendronach distillery
Nestled in the Valley of Forgue in the majestic Scottish Highlands, The Glendronach Distillery has been dedicated to crafting fine Single Malts since 1826.
Glenfarclas distillery
One of the last great independent family distilleries in Scotland — the Grant family has produced sherry-matured Speyside single malt at Glenfarclas since 1865.
Glenfiddich Distillery
Visit one of the last family-owned Distilleries. Take an expert Glenfiddich tour of the distillery & understand, taste & enjoy single malt Scotch whisky.
Glenglassaugh distillery
Revived coastal Highland distillery at Portsoy since 2008 — maritime, fruity single malts including Revival and Evolution.
Glentarras
Professional bottling, blending, and white label services for whisky businesses. Crafted in Scotland, bottled for the world.
Glenturret distillery
Scotland's oldest working distillery near Crieff since 1763 — Glenturret produces Highland single malt and houses a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Gordon & MacPhail
Gordon & MacPhail, the World's Leading Malt Whisky Specialist. An independent family owned & managed firm, bottling Single Malt Whiskies for over 130 years.
Highland Park distillery
The world's most northerly whisky distillery on Orkney since 1798 — complex, balanced single malts with heather peat smoke and Viking heritage.
Invergordon distillery
Large Cromarty Firth grain whisky distillery since 1959 — Invergordon single grain is celebrated for its smooth, toffee-rich character.
Jackton distillery
Welcome to Jackton Distillery, a family run business in the village of Jackton. Learn about us, buy online, book a tour or even stay with us.
Johnnie Walker
World's best-selling Scotch whisky brand since 1820 — Red, Black, Green, Gold and Blue Labels distributed in over 180 countries.
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 BrewWho to find distilleries near you, check their opening hours and plan a visit.