Official Government Registry

Register of Approved Distilleries

Licensed producers of spirits under the supervision of His Majesty’s Excise

Registration No. D-001

Highland Park

Kirkwall, Orkney

Founded
1798
Region
Islands (Orkney)
Water Source
Cattie Maggie’s Spring

Scotland’s most northerly distillery. Renowned for its heather-smoked malt and the influence of the wild Orkney climate on maturation. A whisky of remarkable balance and depth.

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Registration No. D-002

Bunnahabhain

Port Askaig, Islay

Founded
1881
Region
Islay
Water Source
River Margadale

The gentler side of Islay. Unpeated and elegant, Bunnahabhain draws its character from the sea air and exceptional sherry cask maturation. Rich, nutty, and coastal.

Registration No. D-003

Glengoyne

Dumgoyne, Highland

Founded
1833
Region
Highland
Water Source
Glengoyne Burn waterfall

Scotland’s slowest distillation process. Air-dried barley (never peated) creates a spirit of exceptional sweetness and sherried richness. Sits precisely on the Highland Line.

Registration No. D-004

Glen Scotia

Campbeltown

Founded
1832
Region
Campbeltown
Water Source
Crosshill Loch & Campbeltown Loch

One of only three surviving Campbeltown distilleries. Maritime influence, light peat, and a distinct briny character. A taste of the old Whisky Capital of the world.

Registration No. D-005

Glencadam

Brechin, Highland

Founded
1825
Region
Highland (Eastern)
Water Source
Loch Lee in the Grampians

Known as “the rather elegant whisky.” Delicate, floral, and honey-sweet. One of the purest, most approachable Highland malts — a hidden gem among Scotland’s distilleries.