While the list of American Distilleries is impressive, there are more Scottish distilleries per square mile than any other whiskey making region. In fact, Scottish Distillers are broken down into five to six regions within Scotland to help simplify their locations. Each region has it’s unique characteristics.
Visiting Scotland in 2019, I enjoyed the similar surroundings of the rolling hills of Kentucky. I could see how immigrants to the United States took up residency in what they felt was familiar. While I am not a fan of the peated whiskies, I do enjoy a good Speyside. I enjoy the mild smokey flavor that adds some interesting notes.
I wanted to start out with a few Scottish Distilleries that I have visited. Add a few of my favorite Scotches. I am sure that Chase will want to weigh in since his tastes are very different than mine when comes to Scotch.
Cambeltown
Glengyle Distillery Kilkerran Scotch {older Distillery that was saved fro ruin}
Glen Scotia Distillery
Springbank Distillery
Highlands
Aberfeldy Distillery
Ancoc Distillery
Ardmore Distillery
Blair Athol Distillery
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Dalmore Distillery
Deanston Distillery
Edradour Distillery
Fettercairn Distillery
Glencadam Distillery
GlenDronach Distillery
Glen Garioch Distillery
Glenmorangie Distillery
Highland Park Distillery
Old Pulteney Distillery
Royal Brackla Distillery
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
Tomatin Distillery
Islay
Ardbeg Distillery
Bowmore Distillery
Bruichladdich Distillery
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Caol Ila Distillery
Kilchoman Distillery
Lagavulin Distillery
Laphroaig Distillery
Islands: Sometimes included
Abhainn Dearg Distillery
Arran Distillery
Jura Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Tobermory Distillery
Lowlands
Auchentoshan Distillery
Glenkinchie Distillery
Little Mill Distillery
Rosebank Distillery
Speyside
Abelour Distillery
Benraich Distillery
Benromach Distillery
Glenfiddich Distillery
Glen Grant Distillery
GlenMoray Distillery
Macallan Distillery
Tamdhu Distillery
Tomintoul Distillery
Tullibardine Distillery