Roseisle
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Diageo’s vast modern Speyside facility, capable of producing both Speyside and Highland-style spirit. Released as a single malt for the first time in 2023 as part of Diageo’s Special Releases.
Roseisle is Diageo's vast modern distillery — opened 2009, capable of producing 12.5 million litres per year, making it one of Scotland's largest. First released as a single malt in 2023 as part of Diageo's Special Releases. The spirit is clean, fresh, and deliberately unshowy — production-scale efficiency done well. Interesting as a document of modern industrial Speyside production.
Core range
Roseisle Special Releases 2023
56.5% ABV · Bourbon + sherry
Diageo's largest malt distillery (opened 2010). First official single malt release was the 2023 Special Releases. Tropical, fruity Speyside character; limited availability.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Roseisle 12 (Special Releases) | Soft fruit or vanilla desserts | Clean, fresh spirit suits light sweet flavours. |
Getting there
Car. Roseisle on the B9013, 5 miles north of Elgin. Not open to visitors.
Where to eat nearby
- Elgin town centreArea
15 min — full range.
Where to stay near Roseisle
Roseisle distillery is Diageo's large modern facility on the Moray coast near Kinloss, not open for public tours. The nearest visitor accommodation is in Forres (5 miles) or Elgin (12 miles). Roseisle beach and forest are adjacent and worth the visit even if the distillery itself isn't accessible.
Elgin centre.
Where to stay near Roseisle
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Roseisle.
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Location
Roseisle, Moray, IV30 5YP
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Is Roseisle open to visitors?
No — it's a production facility, not a visitor attraction.
+Where is Roseisle distillery?
Roseisle is in Speyside. Postcode IV30.
+When was Roseisle distillery founded?
Roseisle was founded in 2009, making it roughly 17 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Modern production-scale Speyside — compare to Dalmunach for similar industrial scope.
Other distilleries owned by Diageo
Distilleries that share Roseisle's corporate parent — useful context if you're comparing house styles within an owner's stable.
Lagavulin
Iconic Islay distillery on the southern shore, Lagavulin produces some of the most intensely peated, deeply maritime whisky in Scotland. The 16 Year Old is a benchmark Islay dram.
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.
Cardhu
Founded by Helen Cumming and the spiritual home of Johnnie Walker, Cardhu is a smooth, easy, fruit-forward Speyside that punches well above its weight as a beginner single malt.
Cragganmore
One of Diageo’s six ‘Classic Malts’. Cragganmore is unusually complex for an entry-age Speyside thanks to its short, flat-topped stills and unique condensing setup.
Linkwood
A workhorse Diageo distillery whose spirit features in many blends but is rarely seen as an official single malt. A favourite of independent bottlers for its perfumed, floral character.
Mortlach
Known as ‘the Beast of Dufftown’ for its uniquely complex 2.81-times distillation regime. Big, meaty, sulphury, sherry-influenced — the polar opposite of typical ‘light Speyside’.
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