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.
330 distilleries found
Stromness
New Orkney craft distillery in the historic town of Stromness, reviving island spirit-making with small-batch whisky, gin and rum from the Orkney mainland.
Suffolk Distillery
Premium small batch spirits handcrafted in Suffolk's Dedham Vale with select blends of natural botanicals. Visitor centre: gin lab, tours, tastings and shop.
Talisker distillery
Discover Malts, the home of exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies and blends, and the destination for exquisite distillery tours.
Tamdhu distillery
Speyside distillery near Knockando since 1897 — maturing exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks for a rich, fruity, full-bodied single malt.
Tamnavulin distillery
Speyside distillery in the Livet glen since 1966 — Tamnavulin produces a light, fruity single malt and is known for innovative wine-cask finishing.
Tarquin's Cornish Gin
Award-winning North Cornwall gin distillery near Wadebridge since 2012 — Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin, hand-crafted and wax-sealed in small batches.
Teaninich distillery
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.
The Borders Distillery
Welcome to The Borders Distillery - the first Scotch Whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders since 1837. 5* Distillery Tours and award-winning spiri
The Church Farm Craft Company
Derbyshire artisan craft makers of unique range of Gin, Vodka, Rum, candles and pottery. Makers Chatsworth Farm shop ranges of candles, and spirits
The Copeland Distillery
The Copeland Distillery, situated on Ireland’s East Coast, is a craft producer of a range of Irish Gin, Rum, Single Malt and Pot Still Whiskey.
The Cornish Distilling Co
The Cornish Distilling Company creates delicious genuine Cornish Rum and Cornish Gin at our distillery in Bude, North Cornwall.
The Custom Spirit Company
The Custom Spirit Co., where passion and innovation converge to redefine the world of spirits. We believe in pushing the boundaries of flavour and crafting unique spirits for the curious soul. With…
The Dartmouth Distillery
Award-winning Dartmouth, Devon craft distillery since 2017 — coastal-botanical gin made with samphire, sea buckthorn and local strawberries.
The English Distillery
Independent craft distillery producing premium gins and spirits with quintessentially English botanicals and traditional methods.
The Last Drop Distillers
Since 2008, The Last Drop Distillers has sought out the world's rarest and most extraordinary spirits — from aged Scotch whiskies to vintage Cognacs — in strictly limited releases of fewer than 600…
The Maidstone Distillery
Discover Maidstone Distillery – creators of award-winning English gins crafted with passion, heritage, and pride in our spirit since 1785.
The Only Way is Spirits
Premium distilled spirits from The Only Way Is Spirits. A range of luxury alcohol gift ideas in gin, rum, vodka and tequila. Perfect birthday and thank you gifts
The Sacred Ape Distillery
The Sacred Ape is more than just a drink, it’s an immersive experience that allows you to savour life’s finest and most simple moments. Inspired by the Carribean and a passion for premium rum, ever…
The Speyside distillery
Independent Speyside distillery in Drumguish since 1990, producing Speyside single malt and the popular Drumguish and Cu Dubh expressions.
The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
An independent spirits producer based in Manchester city centre crafting gin, vodka, rum and English whisky.
The Surrey Copper Distillery
We are an independently owned distillery, based in the beautiful Surrey Hills, producing a library of the finest hand crafted gins, vodka and rum
The Sweet Potato Spirit Co
Welcome to the official website for The Sweet Potato Spirit Company. We take the smooth, rich flesh of the sweet potato and used it to bolster a heady mix of botanicals and spices to craft our rang…
The Village Spirits Collective
We produce craft spirits in Hambledon in the Surrey Hills. Makers of Vann Lane and Haslemere Gin and liqueurs. Mobile bar hire, distillery experiences & events.
Thunderflower Distillery
Independent British craft distillery producing small-batch premium gins and spirits — bold flavours inspired by the power and beauty of natural phenomena.
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.