Best distilleries in the Highlands, Scotland

The Highlands is the largest whisky producing area in Scotland. The range of iconic to family owned boutique distilleries makes this region unique and acknowledged across the world. The dominance of whisky varieties has also led to advent of vodka and gin distilleries in recent times.

Highlands – The Diverse Flavors

The incredible Highlands region in Scotland is known for its strong flavor and intense character and is home to some of the finest distilleries in the country.

The modernly designed visitor centers at the world-famous distilleries in the Highlands offer immersive experience for whisky aficionados. Plenty of activities curated at the distilleries, warehouses and shops combined with tastings with the cellar master and understanding the process of distillation with the stillman makes a trip to Highlands exciting for a whisky enthusiast. You can also discover the Still House at the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery to understand their process of perfection through the years.

Scotch from the Highlands varies from distillery to distillery due to the ever- changing landscape of coastline, mountains and variable weather conditions. You can find a variety of flavors such as peated, heavily sherried, salty tang from the sea to fresh, light and grassy.

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