If you go for the highest detail in localised maps there is nothing better than the ordnance survey landranger maps. As of 2018, there were 3 scotch whisky distilleries operating in scotland. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. Islay, known as the whisky isle, is home to seven of scotlands longestproducing, most celebrated whisky distilleries. An especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that are either still active or that closed. This map shows cities, towns, airports, ferry ports, railways, motorways, main roads, secondary roads and points of interest in scotland. Travelers to this popular tourist destination are captivated by its rich and stunning landscapes, 1200 medieval castles and historic houses, gaelic language, nearly 300 scottish clans, tartan, unsurpassed and world recognized golf courses, and scotch whisky. Use the scotland whisky distillery map to get directions to the next distillery on your tour. Scotlands distilleries map 3rd edition 20 poster with all whisky distilleries in scotland up to date is the 6th edition 2016.
Distillery map scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. The ultimate single malt whisky flavor map infographic. The flavour map makes it easy to identify where the subtle similarities and distinct differences can be found, so you can explore the whisky landscape with confidence. The ultimate map of scotlands whisky distilleries mental floss. In addition to laying claim to haggis, nessie, and sean connery, scotland is famous for producing one of the most delicious beverages known. Top tips for your scottish whisky adventure flaviar. On a recent trip to scotland, i came to a sobering conclusion. Or visit during the famous spirit of speyside whisky festival in april may, and get involved in some of the unique whisky events in the. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. The castles map and guide is a 48page booklet with a doublesided foldout map highlighting more than 800 of scotland s finest castles and fortified houses. The single malt whisky flavour map has been prepared and endorsed by the independent whisky expert dave broom, together with our master blenders, as an aid to navigating the many spirits scotland has to offer.
On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on. So the six distinct whisky regions in scotland, each with their own characteristics, are the highlands, islands, lowland, islay, campbeltown and speyside. The first record of whisky production in scotland dates lovely map of islay by kate mclelland. Aberfeldy ardmore auchentoshan balblair banff ben nevis bladnoch blair athol brackla. Scotch whisky map 2018 als pdf zum download whiskyexperts. Many places in scotland have no mobile data network which means it. The flavour map has been prepared and endorsed by the independent whisky expert, dave broom, together with diageo scotland limited. A map of the principal clan lands created by alastair cunningham for the colin baxter publication scottish clans and tartans. When youre done, you can download your scotland travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. You can use it on desktop and mobile devices, and it always shows the most up to date information. Malt madness about scotch malt whisky all about scotch whisky. Moving towards the richer side of the map, subtler nutty, barley and biscuity flavours start to come through. Browse the listings in our scotland s whisky map below to learn more about our distilleries and find a behindthescenes whisky tour near you.
The malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland folded. Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade. Within the broad world of whiskies, scottish whisky or scotch has always been highly regarded. Scotland s most populous city, this port on the firth of clyde was once a shipbuilding powerhouse. Why not follow the renowned malt whisky trail and visit some of the areas top whisky attractions. As an iconic name distillery in the heart of speyside they offer multiple types of tour throughout the day that give a comprehensive view on the whisky process and industry. Open the map to get an overview of any disruption on the network then zoom in for detailed information, from specific disruptions to station facilities and live departures. Whisky doris, art of whisky, alchemist, montgomerie, old bothwell. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Despite the fact that most folk use smartphones its always handy to have a physical map at hand. Where a whisky is made can have a huge bearing on its flavour, everything from the source of the water to the presence of peat in the local area will come through in the taste.
Some of my favorite discoveries have been historic distilleries and inviting whisky bars, run by. These days its clydeside waterfront is the newest cultural district, with the distinctive riverside museum of transport, the new glasgow science center like a giant silver beetle and the sse hydro, a sports and concert venue, joining the nearby kelvingrove museum as architectural landmarks. Compare at a glance the smoky and the rich, the light and the delicate, see where to begin and where to go next on your journey. The practice of distilling whisky has been lovingly perfected throughout scotland for centuries and began as a way of turning rainsoaked barley into a drinkable spirit, using the fresh water from scotland s crystalclear springs, streams and burns. This old malt madness site has been seen quite a few different designs, layouts and navigation structures over the past two decades. Cookie policy visitscotland uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland. This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in scotland. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Explore scotlands destinations a selection of our cities and towns, browse through our regions, or start planning your trip to scotland with our handy travel map. If you plan on channeling your inner ron swanson in the future by touring the whisky distilleries of scotland, this map would make a great starting point. The whisky map and guide is a 32page booklet with a singlesided foldout map including more than 100 distilleries with details of public access, visitor centers, and websites.
Many pages look a little funky after the crash, but are still more or less browsable. A4 spiral binding or the visit scotland touring map. With different regions and styles it can be hard to find a scotch you. The practice of distilling whisky has been lovingly perfected throughout scotland for centuries and began as a way of turning rainsoaked barley into a drinkable spirit, using the fresh water from scotlands crystalclear springs, streams and burns. The ultimate single malt whisky flavor map infographic words. There are a few good quality paper roadmaps available, i recommend using the philips navigator scotland. Pdf whisky map of scotland download full pdf book download. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the distilleries as of 2018. This map includes a representative sampling of the better scotch whisky distilleries, and some that are included in areas where there are few distilleries. As of 2018, there were 3 scotch whisky distilleries operating in scotland all scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard. Please find below a detailed map of scotland which includes all the major and main roads, ferry routes as well as most cities and towns and even some of the smaller settlements.
Scotlands folklore evokes images of mythical creatures, beasts and serpents common. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. Whether you want to let your hair down at a folk music festival, sample oysters at loch fyne or seek solitude on a munro, use our map of scotland to start planning your trip. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. The main purpose of grain whisky is as the base to which the malts are added creating blended scotch whisky, but a small proportion is bottled as a single grain and enjoyed for their subtle character. View a map showing all the scotch whisky distilleries in scotland. Whisky distilleries scotland poster 42x60cm standard edition.
On the vertical axis, whiskies are plotted as to how smoky or delicate they are, while the horizontal axis plots whiskies on their light or rich qualities. The maps below indicate the locations of both working and closed distilleries. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. The malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland folded map. According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year 2018. In this particular entry, it documents that cor was given eight. Take a trip to glenfiddich as an example, one of scotlands largest single malt whisky producers. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in.
Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. The great hall be amazed by the original hammerbeam roof in the great hall. The whisky label inspector is sort of a scotch whisky labels for dummies leaflet. The uigedail is incredibly rich and even if richness is just sherryness, it still should be on the right side. This map shows cities, towns, airports, ferry ports, railways, motorways, main roads, secondary roads and. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map. Scotland is the secondlargest country in the united kingdom. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different whisky. By all means go straight from az, but its much more fun if you meander a little.
Whisky doris, art of whisky, alchemist, montgomerie, old. Whisky map of distilleries in scotland malt madness. Map key locations for the 8stop audio tour are shown in red 1 argyle battery 2 one o clock gun. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the. A heady mix of wild places and culture, scotland is more than the sum of its parts. Home to the greatest concentration of distilleries in the world, scotland is divided into five distinct whisky regions. Scottish whisky scotch is renowned around the world. Below is a selection of malt whisky distilleries by region. Check out their beautiful ebook if you are looking for an artistic scotland whisky distillery maps by region. Oct 02, 2015 if you plan on channeling your inner ron swanson in the future by touring the whisky distilleries of scotland, this map would make a great starting point. The malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland folded map neil wilson, james mcewan on. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours.
These maps are super detailed, are great for exploring areas and. Speyside is by far the biggest whisky producing region in scotland. The exchequer rolls were records of all royal income and expenses. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. England and scotland joined as great britain in 1707. Weve also compiled regional whisky distillery maps. Check out our scottish whisky regions guide, enhance your knowledge of scotch so youll know the difference between a lowlands whisky and speyside. Aug 25, 2018 on a recent trip to scotland, i came to a sobering conclusion. Featuring a map of scotland at its center, this dramatic diagram delineates distilleries region by region, from highlands to lowlands and beyondbringing to. Click on the distillery pin, then click on the arrow icon next to the distillerys profile. Prisons of war discover how prisoners of war lived here in the 1700s and 1800s. The castles map and guide is a 48page booklet with a doublesided foldout map highlighting more than 800 of.
A whisky tour of the distilleries of scotland is a truly unforgettable experience, blending incredible scenery with the finest hotels in the country and the best single malt whisky to be found anywhere in the world. The old distillery data section contains 150 pages about the whisky distilleries in scotland. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global. These are islay, speyside, highland, lowland and campbeltown. The first written mention of scotch was found scribed on june 1st, 1495 in volume x on page 487 of the exchequer rolls of scotland where it reads to friar john cor, by order of the king, to make aqua vitae viii bolls of malt. Whisky find out more information about whisky, how its made, what foods to pair it with and more. Scottish whisky regions guide covering all 6 different. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. Scotlands distilleries map with all whisky distilleries in scotland 5. Scotland is comprised of approximately 790 islands, out of which around are inhabited. This list gives an overview of the most interesting andor popular distilleries and the possibilities for a guided tour.
Mar 04, 2015 the malt whisky map of scotland and northern ireland folded map neil wilson, james mcewan on. Scotch whisky is produced all over scotland and can be broken down into 6 regions, highlands, speyside, lowlands, campbeltown, islay and islands. All the malt distilleries from the scottish highlands. Grain whisky the lowland whiskies are produced in the south of scotland, identified on the map as the area south of a line between dundee and.