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.
78 distilleries found
Kintyre Distillery
Kintyre's very own sustainable distillery, producers of award winning Kintyre Gin and other exquisite spirits. Visit our distillery or shop online 24/7.
Knockdhu distillery
Discover a modern twist on traditional whisky with our extensive range at anCnoc. Find out about our highland single malt whisky collection online.
Langholm Distillery
New Langholm, Dumfriesshire craft distillery since 2019 — reviving town distilling heritage with small-batch Borders gins and maturing single malt.
Laphroaig distillery
Discover Laphroaig's captivating history and, learn about our iconic whiskies, from Sherry Oak to Quarter Cask, for an unparalleled sensory experience.
Loch Lomond distillery
Since 1814, Loch Lomond Distillery has been crafting the finest single malts - every bit as delicious as our landscape is stunning. Visit Loch Lomond Whiskies.
Lochhead
Abstract bronze sculptures by Scottish sculptor Gordon Lochhead.
Longmorn distillery
Legendary Speyside distillery founded 1894 near Elgin — Longmorn single malt is a prized and characterful dram renowned for complex sherried fruit.
Macduff
Highland distillery founded 1962 in Banff on the Moray coast — Macduff produces fruity, maritime-influenced single malt bottled under the Glen Deveron label.
Mortlach Distillery
The Cowie dynasty nurtured the world of Mortlach, leading to the creation of bold and complex whiskies crafted in Dufftown's first licensed distillery.
North British Distillery
Edinburgh's historic grain whisky distillery since 1885 — North British produces the backbone grain spirit for many major Scotch blends.
Octomore
Distilled with quality, not quantity in mind. In each new Octomore series, we set out to explore the limits of single malt whisky.
Old Pulteney
With traditional warehouses exposed to the air blowing in off the North Sea, Old Pulteney's whiskies capture the taste of the sea.
Port Charlotte distillery
Bruichladdich's heavily peated Islay expression — rich, complex, full-bodied peated single malt between the gentle Classic and ultra-peated Octomore.
Rosebank distillery
Falkirk's legendary Lowland distillery revived in 2023 after 30 years silence — triple-distilled Rosebank single malt is among Scotland's most storied whiskies.
Royal Brackla
Royal Brackla is a historic Highland distillery, founded in 1812, and the first in Scotland to receive a Royal Warrant.
Speyburn-Glenlivet distillery
Speyburn a speyside single malt whisky that speaks for itself! Explore our single malts created in the heart of the speyside region
Springbank
Campbeltown's most celebrated distillery since 1828, independently owned — floor-malting its own barley and bottling all three styles on-site.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Speyside distillery
Independent Speyside distillery in Drumguish since 1990, producing Speyside single malt and the popular Drumguish and Cu Dubh expressions.
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.