Ardmore
A large Aberdeenshire distillery founded in 1898 to supply the growing Teacher's blended Scotch brand. Unusually peated for an eastern Highland malt — the 'Ardmore Legacy' and 'Traditional' bottlings are both light-smoke profiles that offer a gentler entry to peated whisky than Islay.
Location
Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NH
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Oban
A tiny two-still distillery sitting right in the middle of the town it’s named after. Oban bridges Highland and West Coast island character — gently smoky, salty, fruity.
The Dalmore
The Highland distillery that appears on more end-of-year gift lists than any other. Dalmore is famous for heavy sherry-cask maturation and extremely serious prices at the top of its range.
Glenmorangie
Home to the tallest stills in Scotland — nearly five metres — which produces a notably light, fragrant spirit. Glenmorangie is one of the best-selling single malts in Scotland full stop.