Eden Mill draws heavily on its brewing heritage to shape the style of its single malt Scotch whisky, using beer malts such as pale malt, chocolate malt, and crystal malt in its mash. While some argue that barley varieties have little influence on whisky flavor, Eden Mill insists their choice of malts creates a noticeable […]
The Cuthbert brothers, long-time farmers at Daftmill, grow malting barley on their land, with a small portion (about 100 tons) set aside for their own distillery. Their process water comes from an artesian well on the property, and the leftover draff from mashing is used as feed for their award-winning beef cattle. Production is limited […]
Clydeside, one of the first malt distilleries built in Glasgow in 40 years, aims to create a whisky inspired by the city’s maritime heritage. Owned by Morrison Glasgow Distillers, the distillery collaborated with consultant Dr. Jim Swan to craft a “light but fruity spirit” that diverges from traditional Lowland malts, opting instead for a spicier […]
Cameronbridge, Europe’s largest grain distillery, is also its oldest, with a rich history tied to two influential but often overlooked whisky-making families, the Haigs and the Steins. The Haig distilling legacy dates back to 1655 when Robert Haig faced church discipline for distilling on a Sunday. In 1751, his great-great-grandson, John Haig, married Margaret Stein, […]
Borders is set up to produce a light, fragrant and floral style of malt whisky – a very typical Lowlands character. Long fermentation using a cloudy wort gives the spirit a malty fruitiness, while distillation in large lampglass stills with plenty of copper contact will heighten its fruity and floral qualities. Maturation will take place […]
Bladnoch Distillery, located near Wigtown in the southwest of Scotland, is one of the oldest and most historic distilleries in the Lowlands, with a tumultuous history spanning over two centuries. It now produces a classic Lowland-style single malt with grassy, light, and malty characteristics under the ownership of Australian businessman **David Prior**. ### Historical Highlights […]
Auchentoshan Distillery, located on the banks of the Clyde, is a standout in Scotland’s whisky landscape for its unique triple distillation process. Unlike most Scotch distilleries that rely on double distillation, Auchentoshan’s method produces a new make spirit of remarkable purity and high strength, averaging around 81% ABV. This creates a lighter, citrus-forward whisky with […]
The Annandale Distillery, located in the Lowlands, produces two distinct single malt whiskies, both matured in American oak barrels: the unpeated Man O’ Words, described as “smooth and sophisticated,” and the peated Man O’ Sword, characterized as “strong and powerful.” These two styles reflect the region’s historical connection to peated whisky and its modern reputation […]
Ailsa Bay, located in the Lowlands on the Clyde coast with views of Ailsa Craig, Kintyre, and Arran, is a versatile distillery known for producing a range of whisky styles. Built in 2007 by William Grant & Sons on the Girvan site where Ladyburn once operated, Ailsa Bay was designed to support Grant’s blends and […]
Aberargie Distillery, located just south of Scotland’s Highland line, embraces a rich and fruity whisky style that contrasts with traditional Lowland profiles. Owned by the Morrison family, it uses only Golden Promise barley grown on its own farms. This variety contributes a distinctive waxy texture to the new make spirit, complemented by fruity notes and […]
