Monasteries were Scotland’s first de facto distilleries, putting rain-soaked grain to good use, with the earliest recorded mention of this ‘water of life’ (uisge beatha in Gaelic) dating ...

In Scotland, whiskey is produced in every corner of the country, and there are complex contrasts between them, from an eye-opening Islay whisky, a sweet sip from Speyside or the lighter lowland ...

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Whisky is huge in Scotland, so we put together this article showing all the distilleries in and around Glasgow Scotland is famous for its world-class whiskies, and it is believed that whisky ...

Scotland’s whisky-makers are masters of malts, offering more flavour variety, production prowess and heritage than anywhere else in the world. Here’s our ultimate guide, with Scottish drams to ...

4. Auchentoshan Distillery If you want a luxury whisky experience, then the Auchentoshan Distillery up by Clydebank offers a private experience that gives you and your guests the run of the venue. The ...

The Whisky Capital Inn is a great place to enjoy some food after a day exploring, with its restaurant serving up dishes such as fish and chips, homemade steak pie, and pan seared cod. Meanwhile ...

Ardbeg, the renowned Islay distillery famous for its smoky single malt Scotch whiskies, has introduced a new limited edition called Ardbeg Smokiverse. The release was unveiled during Ardbeg Day, an ...

Distilleries take similar ingredients and distill hard alcohol from them, like rum, whiskey, gin, and vodka. This list includes the best Bay Area distilleries, each with its own distilling process ...