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.

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.

10 distilleries found

BenRiach

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Benriach is known for its long-standing tradition of producing three styles of whisky and a vast eclectic cask inventory sourced from around the world.

0 drinks listed

Benromach

Distillery·Forres, Scotland

Speyside's smallest working distillery in Forres, independently owned by Gordon & MacPhail since 1993 and producing lightly peated traditional single malts.

6 drinks listed

Convalmore

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Convalmore was a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery, operational from 1893 to 1985, now a 'ghost' distillery.

0 drinks listed

Dunphail distillery

Distillery·Forres, Moray, Scotland

New Speyside craft distillery near Forres founded 2021, reviving the region's distilling heritage with small-batch single malt whisky.

4 drinks listed

Glen Moray distillery

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Ready to visit the Glen Moray Distillery?

0 drinks listed

Glenallachie distillery

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Welcome to The GlenAllachie Distillery. A privately owned Speyside distillery, establish in 1967 and located near Aberlour.

31 drinks listed

Gordon & MacPhail

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Gordon & MacPhail, the World's Leading Malt Whisky Specialist. An independent family owned & managed firm, bottling Single Malt Whiskies for over 130 years.

2 drinks listed

House of Macduff

Distillery·Elgin, Scotland

Try one of our hand-selected single cask whiskies from Scotland's finest distilleries. Straight from the cask to the bottle.

8 drinks listed

Longmorn distillery

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

Legendary Speyside distillery founded 1894 near Elgin — Longmorn single malt is a prized and characterful dram renowned for complex sherried fruit.

3 drinks listed

Mortlach Distillery

Distillery·Moray, Scotland

The Cowie dynasty nurtured the world of Mortlach, leading to the creation of bold and complex whiskies crafted in Dufftown's first licensed distillery.

0 drinks listed

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.