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.

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

Teaninich distillery

Distillery·Highland, Scotland

An almost unique distillery in its absence of a mash tun, Teaninich is one of Diageo's giant workhorses, producing malt whisky for its range of blends.

0 drinks listed

The Glasgow Distillery

Distillery·Glasgow City, Scotland

The Glasgow Distillery is one of Scotland’s first licensed distillers. After re-opening in 2014 it became the first Single Malt Whisky Distillery in Glasgow.

0 drinks listed

The Speyside distillery

Distillery·Highland, Scotland

Independent Speyside distillery in Drumguish since 1990, producing Speyside single malt and the popular Drumguish and Cu Dubh expressions.

0 drinks listed

Tobermory distillery

Distillery·Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Tobermory Distillery is located within the picturesque Isle of Mull. The distillery produces unpeated and peated single malt whiskies as well as artisan gin.

26 drinks listed

Tomatin distillery

Distillery·Highland, Scotland

Welcome to Tomatin single malt Scotch whisky, learn more about our collection of multi-award winning highland whisky here.

45 drinks listed

Tomintoul distillery

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Award-winning Tomintoul Speyside Single Malt Whisky. Handcrafted at the Tomintoul Distillery, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

32 drinks listed

Tormore distillery

Distillery·Highland, Scotland

Speyside distillery near Grantown-on-Spey since 1958 — the first new Highland distillery of the 20th century, producing a clean, nutty malt.

0 drinks listed

Tullibardine distillery

Distillery·Perth and Kinross, Scotland

Tullibardine Distillery and The art of producing handcrafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky. A drop of pure Highland Gold.

0 drinks listed

Wolfburn Distillery

Distillery·Highland, Scotland

Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery in Thurso, Caithness since 2013 — lightly peated Aurora, Northland and Morven single malts.

108 drinks listed

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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.