Scottish whisky

Whisky is Scotland's national drink and our biggest export, enjoyed across the globe as well as right here in Scotland. Distilled from pure water and golden barley, it rests in oak barrels tucked away among mountains and heather-covered glens. As the seasons pass, the spirit slowly matures, absorbing the essence of Scotland before finding its way into every glass.

From the Highlands to our islands and into the furthest reaches of the south of Scotland, you can experience Scottish whisky wherever your journey takes you. Enjoy a wee dram with a meal in one of our pubs and restaurants or embark on a distillery tour to witness how a humble grain of barley is turned into the rich golden spirit renowned around the world. See the sunlight gleaming in the beautiful copper stills that imbue the liquid with its special character – so precious that it is said new stills are produced with the same little dents their predecessors had to make sure the aroma of the whisky doesn’t change!

Did you know? You can find some whisky flavoured ice cream across the country! Head over to the Scotch Corner in Pitlochry to try their fantastic Edradour Ice Cream, made with whisky from the local distillery!