Discovering Diageo's Distilleries
Discovering Diageo's Distilleries
No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to a working Scotch Malt Whisky Distillery. Your journey of discovery starts here.
All the following Distilleries welcome visitors. Please telephone in advance to confirm opening times.
Blair Athol Distillery
Established in 1798 in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, Blair Athol is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. The distillery produces a 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, with a mellow deep-toned aroma, a strong fruity flavour and a smooth finish. Blair Athol Distillery, Perth Road, Pitlochry Tel 01796 482003
Glenkinchie Distillery
The home of The Edinburgh Malt is located in the rolling farmland of East Lothian and houses and exhibition in the listed red brick buildings. Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, Tel 01875 342004
Dalwhinnie Distillery
An opportunity to sample the Gentle Spirit of the glen at one of the highest distilleries in the land. Dalwhinnie is a wonderfully full-bodied, smooth and warming malt whisky.
Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, Tel 01540 672219
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
Royal Lochnagar distillery is situated on the south side of the River Dee close to Balmoral Castle. Age old traditions and craftsmanship produce one of Scotland’s most exclusive whiskies, a malt whisky worthy of the “Royal” prefix to its name. Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire Tel 01339 742700
Cragganmore Distillery
Cragganmore Distillery, on the banks of the River Spey, is home to one of the most complex and characterful malt whiskies of the revered Speyside region. Cragganmore Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire Tel 01340 872555
Cardhu Distillery
Share with us the story of the only malt distillery pioneered by a woman. The malt whisky produced here has a warmth and cleanliness of taste, which experts describe as “silky”, and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker blends.
Cardhu Distillery, Knockando, Morayshire Tel 01340 872555
Glen Ord Distillery
A visit to Glen Ord, on the edge of the Black Isle in the Highlands, is a delight to both the eye and the palate. Watch our distillers at work creating a magical malt whisky, which is sweet, malty and dry on the palate. Glen Ord Distillery, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire Tel 01463 872004
Clynelish Distillery
Located on the A9 in the popular holiday town of Brora with commanding views of the North Sea. Spring water from the Clynemilton burn is used to produce this fruity, slightly smoking Single Malt. Clynelish Distillery, Brora, Sutherland Tel 01408 623000
Talisker Distillery
The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. This alluring, sweet, full-bodied single malt is so easy to enjoy, and like Skye itself, so hard to leave. Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye Tel 01478 614308
Oban Distillery
Nestling beneath the steep cliff that overlooks Oban, one of Scotland’s oldest sources of single malt whisky is but a stone’s throw from the sea. Oban Distillery, Stafford Street, Oban Tel 01631 572004
Caol Ila Distillery
(Pronounced “cull-eela”) Situated on the north eastern shores of Islay, with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura. Watch the distillers at work, tending the six copper stills. Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay Tel 01496 302760
Lagavulin Distillery
Take a tour of the distillery, see our distillers at work and view the unusual pear shaped stills. Peated malt, slow distillation and long maturation together ensure Lagavulin develops a complex, rich, peaty character. Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay Tel 01496 302730
Adult admission charges include a discount voucher, redeemable at the distilleries, against the purchase of a 70cl bottle of single malt whisky. Children under 8 years are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas.
