On the site of a former brewery Tullibardine distillery was opened in 1949 at Blackford in Perthshire not far from Gleneagles. Wonderfully drinkable and an excellent aperitif Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky could and should be everyones introduction to the infinite wonders of single malts. Tullibardine 1964 Single Malt Scotch Whisky See Price / Read [...]

The first new distillery to be built in Scotland in the 20th century Tormore was constructed in 1959. Architecturally very pleasing the building has been ‘listed’ because of its beauty and it can no longer be altered externally. Almost all of the production goes to Chivas blends but thankfully distillery bottlings are available together with [...]

One of the modern distilleries Tomintoul was established in 1964 on Speyside. Used primarily in the Whyte and Mackay blends however in recent years more Tomintoul Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been released both as distillery and independent bottlings. Tomintoul can be wonderfully fruity. Tomintoul 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky See Price / [...]

Tomatin Distillery was founded in 1897 and is situated approximately 13 miles south-east of Inverness. In the late 1970′s it was the largest malt distillery in Scotland with 23 stills although this has been reduced. Most of the production goes for blending with some being exported in bulk. The malt can be found in The [...]

Tobermory Distillery built in 1798 is the oldest commercial distillery in Scotland. It can be found on Mull, an island off the west coast of Scotland, where it is the only distillery. Tobermory Single Malt makes a wonderful introduction to Island Malts as its flavour is only lightly peated, coming exclusively from the water source [...]

Teaninich Distillery was founded in 1815 and is to be found at Alness, Ross-shire, Highland Region. It was the first distillery to install electricity. Most of the production goes to blends such as Johnnie Walker. The first distillery bottlings of Teaninich Single Malt only became available in 1992 although independent bottlings can also be had. [...]

Opened as late as 1967 Tamnavulin Distillery is situated in Speyside at Ballindalloch. Used in such blends as Mackinlay’s, Crawfords and Whyte & Mackay from the start the spirit produced has been of a high quality. It was mothballed in 1995 but recommenced production in 2007. It is a Single Malt worth trying. Tamnavulin 12 [...]

Tamdhu, established 1n 1897, is to be found at the wonderfully named Knockando, Aberlour, Banffshire and is another of The Speyside Distilleries. Most of the distillery’s output goes to well known popular blends Famous Grouse, J&B and Cutty Sark with the first Single Malt being sold in its own right in 1976. A few distillery [...]

Talisker is Skye’s only distillery and the award winning single malt it produces  is full bodied and full of character a bit like the natives of the island. The distillery was founded in 1830. As well as being sold as Single Malt part of the production goes to blends such as Johnnie Walker and White [...]

Strathmill Distillery was established in Speyside in 1891. The bulk of the malt whisky produced is used in blends primarily J&B and Dunhill and as a consequence of this the Single Malt that becomes available is much sought after by coinnoisseurs. Several independent bottlings are available. Strathmill 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky See [...]

Strathisla distillery is the oldest working distillery in the north of Scotland having been established in 1786 as Milltown Distillery. The name was changed to Strathisla in the 1870′s. One of the most beautiful distilleries Strathisla is to be found in the heart of Speyside. The Single Scotch Malt Whisky produced is a major contibutor [...]

Probably founded in the 1790′s it was one of the earliest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Also known as Linlithgow distillery after the town in West Lothian where it was situated.  It was closed in 1983 and will never reopen. Although one of the most lamented lost distilleries thankfully various bottlings are still available although these [...]

Established in 1828  at Campbelltown Springbank Distillery is the oldest independent distillery in Scotland- still under the ownership of the family who founded it. It is the only distillery in Scotland where the full production process is carried out on one site. Every drop of the malt whisky produced goes to Single Malt Production and [...]

Possibly the most photographed distillery in Scotland,  Speyburn was opened in 1897 and very little has changed since then. The Single Malt Scotch Whisky Produced is popular in the USA and it shows all the characteristics of a classic Speyside malt. It is fruity smooth with just a hint of smoke. Speyburn 10 Year Old [...]

Smokehead is a new heavily smoked Islay Single Malt Whisky launched in 2006. The distillery of origin is still a secret but it is likely to be Caol Ila on Islay. Two expressions are currently available for the lovers of peat. Smokehead 18 Year Old Extra Black See Price / Read More Smokehead Single Malt [...]

Scapa Distillery is to be found at St. Ola on The Islands of Orkney overlooking  Scapa Flow famous in naval history. Established in 1885 it was mothballed in 1994 but thankfully was  reopened in 2004 with renovations ongoing. The majority of the malt produced goes into blends Ballantine’s and Teacher’s. Various expressions are available and [...]

The Royal Lochnagar whisky distillery is situated in Royal Deeside not far from Balmoral the Queen’s summer residence in Scotland.  Distilling first took place in the area in 1826 but 1845 is the date of the current distillery. Many describe Royal Lochnager Single Malt Whisky as one of the most exclusive whisky brands, but with [...]

The Royal Brackla distillery was established near Nairn, Speyside, Scotland in 1812. A large part of the production is used in blends such as Johnnie Walker Gold Label and Dewars although independent and distillery bottlings are available. Said to be Queen Victoria’s favourite whisky. Royal Brackla 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky See [...]

Lowland distillery Rosebank established near Falkirk in 1840 was sadly mothballed in 1993 and is not expected to reopen. Triple distilled as was the traditional method in lowland distilleries many believe Rosebank Single Malt Whisky to be the best of its type. A large part of the distillery production was used in blends however we [...]

Established on Islay in 1825 the Port Ellen distillery ceased production and was mothballed in 1983. In 2003 the stillhouse was demolished so it is unlikely that malt whisky will ever be distilled at Port Ellen again. Don’t despair however as both independent and distillery bottlings are still available, are readily enjoyable and could also [...]