The Borders Distillery
The first legal whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders since 1837, built into a restored Victorian electricity works in Hawick. Produces both malt and grain whisky, sources Borders-grown barley, and has a real focus on regional identity — the distillery is easily the most significant whisky opening in the south of Scotland in modern history.
Visiting The Borders Distillery
Contact distillery
Commercial Road, Hawick, Scottish Borders
TD9 7AQ
- Shop
- Caf\u00e9/Restaurant
- Parking
Location
Commercial Road, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 7AQ
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