Whisky Explorer
Driving Route
The Highlands is Scotland's largest Whisky producing region with some of the finest single malts. The Highlands has a long tradition of Whisky distilling.
The English Malt Tax of 1725 forced most of Scotland’s stills to cease production. Bringing in an age underground distilling and moonshine, when the distilleries operated under moonlight to avoid the prying eyes of the government excise men. In the 18th century there were as many as 800 illegal stills operating in the Highlands. Today, you can visit the distilleries, take the tours, meet the malt masters and learn the history of the famous dram. Remember don't drink any alcohol and drive!
What you'll see
Strathearn Distillery
Strathearn Distillery, near the village of Methven in Perthshire, is probably Scotland's smallest distillery
Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery
The only distillery built by the Dewar family and just three miles from the birth place of founder John Dewar.
Blair Athol Distillery
Established in 1798, Blair Athol Distillery is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Whisky and Chocolate - a match made in heaven! Dalwhinnie Distillery tours and tastings offer something a little different
Speyside Distillery
Originally a barley mill and croft dating back to the 1700s, it finally closed in 1965. Over the next 25 years, it was converted into a single malt distillery
Tomatin Distillery
Explore our distillery and learn how we produce our award winning whiskies. You will learn about the unique legacy of Tomatin which, having started in 1897, is the driving force for the company today
