Tomatin, Dalwhinnie in top four distilleries
Badenoch and Strathspey has featured on a list of the country’s top four distilleries.
To mark this week’s National Scotch Day on July 27, the team at luxury Scottish retailer House of Bruar ranked the top must-visit and they included on in Badenoch and one in Strathspey.
“Using a seed list of Scotland's most popular distilleries, the team at House of Bruar compiled the top 30 distilleries,” explained a Bruar spokesperson.
“Using Google ratings and reviews, this list was condensed to include the 10 best distilleries to visit this summer.
Tomatin was ranked second:
“This distillery received a total rating of 4.7 across 1,298 reviews, highlighting the destination's popularity.
“The village has been a prominent destination for whisky brewing since the 1700s. The distillery was established in 1897 and, after a short period of closure during the early 1900s, saw a boom in popularity following the Second World War.
“Today, Tomatin Distillery boasts an impressive 12 whisky stills that remain in use at any time. Here, numerous single malts and blended scotch whiskies are produced regularly, many of which can be sampled during your tour.”
Badenoch’s Dalwhinnie was ranked at four: “It boasts a Google rating of 4.7 from 986 reviews.
“Known for its smooth and delicate whiskies, Dalwhinnie offers a drink with a view, surrounded by the spectacular Cairngorm Mountains. The distillery is the highest in Scotland, sitting at an astonishing 1164 feet above sea level. Established in 1897, it produces classic Highland single malts characterised by their heather-honeyed sweetness and a hint of peat.
“Visitors can explore the distillery through informative tours detailing the unique distillation process and conclude with tastings of the signature Dalwhinnie 15-Year-Old. Its remote, picturesque setting and exceptional whisky make Dalwhinnie a highlight on any whisky trail.”
The top four:
Oban — West Highlands
Tomatin — Inverness
Talisker — Isle of Skye
Dalwhinnie — Central Highlands
Scotland's history with whisky distilling dates all the way back to the 15th century, with the first record of distilling being documented in 1494. In the centuries that have followed, Scotch has remained at the centre of Scotland's heritage and now spreads across numerous distilleries throughout the country.
“As summer extends across Scotland's majestic landscapes, there's no better time to enjoy the nation's most famed tipple at one of these distilleries,” says the House of Bruar team.
“ Whether you are a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a curious novice, each distillery promises a unique glimpse into the art of whisky-making, blending history with the modern day.
