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
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 Bushmills Distillery
Ireland’s most awarded single malt Shop Now
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.
Outlier Distilling Company
Small-batch Scottish craft distillery producing premium gins and spirits that deliberately sit outside mainstream craft trends.
Penderyn Distillery
Penderyn Distillery is the home of Welsh Whisky and produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits in the foothills of South Wales.
Penrhos Spirits
Come and visit Penrhos Farm in the heart of Herefordshire.
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
Explore Port Ellen's rich history from 1825 to its 2024 renaissance; a journey through time and turbulence to newfound brilliance.
Portobello Road Distillery
Acclaimed London gin distillery in Notting Hill since 2011 — No.171 London Dry Gin and the Ginstitute experience at 171 Portobello Road.
Puddingstone Distillery
Award-winning Hertfordshire craft distillery near Tring since 2016 — Campfire Gin made with foraged Douglas fir, meadowsweet and pink peppercorn.
Raasay Distillery
Independent Hebridean craft distillery on the Isle of Raasay since 2017 — producing While We Wait gin and award-winning Raasay Single Malt.
Retribution Distilling Co.
Independent craft distillery producing premium small-batch spirits with a bold, uncompromising approach to quality and flavour.
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
Highland distillery near Cawdor since 1812 — the first to receive a Royal Warrant from King William IV; fruity, sherry-cask single malt.
Sacred Spirits
Sacred Spirits online shop for gin, vodka, vermouth, whisky, aperitifs & cocktails.
Salcombe Distilling Co.
Salcombe Gin creates exceptional, multi-award-winning spirits at its waterside distillery in the stunning coastal town of Salcombe, South Devon.
Shivering Mountain
Peak District craft distillery in the Derbyshire Dales producing premium small-batch gins from a dramatic Dark Peak landscape location.
Silent Pool Distillers
Distillers of premium gin, vodka, and other spirits. Enjoy distillery tours, an onsite shop, and a bar experience at Silent Pool Distillers in the Surrey Hills.
Sipsmith
Sipsmith Gin - the home of outrageously good gin, cocktail ginspiration, Distillery information, online Gin shop and more.
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 Brew Who to find distilleries near you, check their opening hours and plan a visit.