![]() ![]() ArdnamurchanĪrdnamurchan Distillery at Glenbeg was officially opened in 2014 but its history and connections stretch back to Loch Katrine, Clydeside and the largest distilleries in Scotland's whisky making history. Not available to the market yet, they are in the process of making their own Isle of ire Single Malt Scotch Whisky - a fitting return to whisky distilling from the island that was once known as Tir an Eòrna - 'the land of the Barley'. The Isle of Tiree Distillery is one of the smallest traditional whisky producers in Scotland – with every part of the process handcrafted. Why not take the ferry from Oban (home to its own distillery), filling up with quality fare from our onboard menu at the Mariners Restaurant en route to a unique island tasting amongst the pastel beauty of Tobermory. Today, following its reopening almost thirty years ago, nestled in the village itself, it's producing Tobermory and Ledaig Single Malts - the former is unpeated and the latter a peated dram, swapping production every six months. ![]() On Mull, Tobermory Distillery began life in the 1790s. Perhaps you’ll even find yourself joining in with a rendition of the famous local song – ‘Campbeltown Loch, I wish you were whisky…’ Mull ![]() Campbelltown is a town rich in historical significance and is a must-visit location for any whisky enthusiast – with tours offered by all the resident producers. It remains a significant region, with three distilleries still in operation - Springbank, Glengyle and Glen Scotia - who all have a dedicated following around the globe. Lussa Gin, Jura Campbeltown, KintyreĬampbeltown, Kintyre is a whisky producing region in its own right - and at one time was the 'whisky capital of the world' with 34 distilleries calling it home. ![]() Come and check out this wild gem for yourself. Jura has some of the tallest stills of any island distillery, which contributes to the purity of their spirit. one distillery (as well as one very distinct micro-climate). The island has one road, one pub, one village and. Ten minutes across the water from Islay lies the Island of Jura - home to the Jura Distillery, originally founded in 1810. On Islay, whisky production is a way of life – that’s why the island has been drawing visitors for pilgrimages to its whisky laden shores for decades. Many of the distilleries run regular tours (featuring tastings!), with some visitors choosing to co-ordinate visits to a few over the course of a day – the ultimate day trip for a whisky lover. The unmistakeable smoky flavour of Islay whisky can be attributed to the unique process it undergoes, using peat cut from the mosslands to hone the distinctive taste. Islay - Queen of the Hebrides - is certainly whisky royalty with no less than nine distilleries on the island including many big names recognisable to even the casual enthusiast, including Bowmore on the shores of Loch Indaal, which is thought to be one of the oldest distilleries in the country. Since then, the distillery has gone on to release peated expressions - a project which led to the foundation of the Lagg Distillery in the south of the island, which opened its doors in 2019. In 2006, the first commercially available Arran Malt 10-year-old was released to great acclaim. Established in the mid 90s, Isle of Arran Distillers set up home in Lochranza thanks to the high quality of the water there. Lochranza's Isle of Arran Distillers and Lagg Distillery in Kilmory have turned Arran into a bonefide whisky destination alongside the wealth of other reasons to visit the vaunted ‘Scotland in miniature’. We'll start on the Firth of Clyde on the magical isle of Arran where two distilleries have revived the ancient tradition of whisky making on the island. ![]()
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