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.
111 distilleries found
Lagavulin Distillery
Discover Lagavulin, the definitive Islay single malt whisky. Explore its history, craftsmanship, and iconic range, shaped by Peter Mackie since 1887.
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.
Levenbank distillery
Small-batch Scottish craft distillery producing premium gins and spirits with locally sourced Borders botanicals.
Lind & Lime Distillery
Edinburgh craft distillery at Leith harbourside since 2018 — award-winning Lind & Lime Gin with hand-peeled limes and pink peppercorn.
Lindores Abbey Distillery
The Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky. After 523 years, spirit is once again flowing from the copper stills at Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Littlemill distillery
Silent Lowland distillery near Bowling, Dunbartonshire — Littlemill single malt, one of Scotland's oldest and rarest whiskies, closed 1994.
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.
Lochlea distillery
Award-winning Lowland single malt whisky, grown and distilled on our Ayrshire farm. Independent and family-owned.
Longmorn distillery
Legendary Speyside distillery founded 1894 near Elgin — Longmorn single malt is a prized and characterful dram renowned for complex sherried fruit.
Matugga Distillers
Scotland's first Black-owned distillery in Dunbar, East Lothian — Matugga produces award-winning Ugandan-inspired rum from pure Scottish spring water.
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.
Nc'nean Distillery
Nc'nean is a small, independent, organic whisky distillery on the west-coast of Scotland. Creating experimental spirits and pioneering sustainable production.
Ninefold Distillery
Dumfries & Galloway's only rum distillery, making Ninefold Pure Single Rum. Premium Scottish rum at its finest.
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.
Port Ellen Distillery
Historic Islay distillery, founded 1825, pioneering whisky exports, closed 1983, currently being restored for reopening.
Raasay Distillery
Independent Hebridean craft distillery on the Isle of Raasay since 2017 — producing While We Wait gin and award-winning Raasay Single Malt.
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
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.