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.
178 distilleries found
Crossbill Distilling
Highland gin distillery at Kincraig in the Cairngorms — Crossbill Gin uses only foraged juniper and rosehip for a pure, terroir-driven spirit.
Da Mhile Distillery
Award-winning Welsh organic distillery in Ceredigion — world's first organic single malt Welsh whisky and internationally acclaimed Seaweed Gin.
Daftmill distillery
Fife farm distillery since 2005 — Francis Cuthbert distils seasonally from estate barley, releasing only after 12+ years' patient maturation.
Dark Matter Distillers
Spiced Rum, Scotlands first home of Rum, Scottish Rum Pioneers, Golden Rum, Scottish Rum, Aged Rum,
Dead Man's Fingers
Dead Man's Fingers took a spiced rum, looked at what everyone else was doing, then did the opposite. Our distillery in Bristol produces our fine rum.
Dornoch distillery
Dornoch's first Whisky Distillery producing internationally acclaimed tasty Single Malt Whisky and Thomson Brother's Organic Highland Gin. Seriously good.
Downpour Gin
Scottish craft gin brand inspired by Hebridean rainfall — premium dry gin and flavoured expressions from North Uist Distillery.
DropWorks Distillery
Naturally full-flavoured British Rum. DropWorks is Europe's largest rum distillery. Visit our distillery on the Welbeck Estate, Nottinghamshire, or buy online.
Dunnet Bay Distillers
Handcrafted spirits from the Scottish Highlands. Shop Rock Rose Scottish Gin & Holy Grass Vodka. Free UK delivery over £50.
Dunphail distillery
New Speyside craft distillery near Forres founded 2021, reviving the region's distilling heritage with small-batch single malt whisky.
Dyfi Distillery
Multi-award-winning Welsh gin distillery in the Dyfi UNESCO Biosphere — Pollination Gin crafted with wild-foraged botanicals, just 4,000 bottles a year.
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
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.
Fielden Whisky
British single malt whisky brand sourcing and finishing exceptional Scotch casks for release as small-edition premium expressions.
Forest Distillery
Peak District craft distillery near Macclesfield, producing award-winning Peak Gin and Forest Spirits from wild-foraged moorland botanicals since 2016.
Foxdenton
Historic Manchester gin house with roots stretching back to the 1700s — Foxdenton Estate produces award-winning traditional London Dry and fruit gins.
Galloway distillery
New Dumfries & Galloway craft distillery in Newton Stewart since 2020, reviving South West Scotland's distilling heritage with single malt and gin.
Gin Bothy
Scottish craft distillery in Glamis, Angus — award-winning Gunshot Gin and a colourful range of berry, rhubarb and elderflower gins.
Glasgow Distillery
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.
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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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.