Distilleries
Ardnamurchan
Published 15/08/2025
Ardnamurchan Whisky Ardnamurchan is the new rough diamond of the independent bottler Adelphi on the picturesque west coast of Scotland. The distillery is located on the peninsula of the same name, just north of the Isle of Mull. With its unusual geographic location, Ardnamurchan steals the southeastern Oban Distillery from the title of “western most distillery in mainland Scotland”. A new distillery with great potential is developing here, far from the tourist conurbations.
Arran
Published 15/08/2025
The whiskies of the independent Arran Distillery on the Scottish island of the same name gleaned whisky connoisseurs with an enormous aromatic bandwidth. From splashy and light-fruity to hard smoky, Arran has something to offer everyone. Their entry level Arran 10 years is both accessible and very representative of the distillery! Arran Whisky The Arran Distillery is located on the island of the same name in the west of Scotland in the Firth of Cylde between the mainland and the Kintyre peninsula.
Balmenach
Published 15/08/2025
Single malts from the Speyside distillery Balmenach are usually only available from independent bottlers. Otherwise, the spicy-floral whisky wanders into the blends of its owner. Balmenach Whisky The Balmenach whisky distillery is located in the middle of the Speyside, between Grantown-on-Spey and Bridge of Avon. House Style What does Balmenach single malt taste like? Balmenach Single Malt Whisky is slightly peaty on the one hand, but also clearly flowery on the other.
Balvenie
Published 15/08/2025
Mild and particularly soft whiskies come from the Balvenie distillery in Dufftown. The distillery is worth a visit as one of only a handful with onsite maltings. The Balvenie 12 Years Double Wood can confidently be called one of the standard whiskies that you simply have to try! Balvenie Whisky At the entrance to the Speyside town of Dufftown is the whisky distillery Balvenie. It is hidden behind a small piece of forest in the picturesque area, which is still family-owned today.
Benriach
Published 15/08/2025
Benriach is an extremely experimental whisky distillery in Scotland, in the heart of the Speyside. The distillery near Elgin has both mildly fruity classic Speyside whiskies and heavily smoky, oily single malts in its range. With an unpeated, peated and triple distilled range there is something interesting for every taste. Benriach has shown a good hand, especially in the area of wood finishing. Benriach Whisky The Benriach Distillery near the Speyside town of Elgin is a prime example of what can be achieved with good barrel management.