Scotland’s “best whisky distilleries to visit in 2025″ have been named. Whisky is among the most iconic symbols of Scotland, and is its biggest export.
Known as the country’s national drink, people all over the world travel to Scotland to see its many distilleries up close. Ahead of Burns Night on Saturday, The Telegraph has shared a list of “Scotland’s best whisky distilleries and how to visit them”.
The newspaper included distilleries from across the country in its roundup, from Dumfries and Galloway to the Hebrides. Among the distilleries featured on The Telegraph’s guide is Lagavulin on the island of Islay. Situated in the village of the same name on the southern end of the island, Lagavulin dates back to 1816.
The newspaper praised the “low-peated smoothness” of the distillery’s whisky. It also applauded its comprehensive tours, where visitors can see Lagavulin’s distillers at work.
Also on Islay, The Telegraph singled out the Laphroaig distillery. Founded in 1815, Laphroaig is known for the distinctive peat that gives its whiskies a unique smoky character.
Laphroaig offers a wide selection of experiences for visitors, including both tours and tastings. It also hosts special Oyster Nights, where guests can savour five oysters paired with different Laphroaig drams at the distillery.
Meanwhile, The Glenturret Distillery in Perth and Kinross is also featured on The Telegraph’s list. The oldest working distillery in Scotland, it offers tours and is also home to the two Michelin-starred Glenturret Lalique Restaurant.
Elsewhere, Balvenie in Dufftown is another distillery that is included on the newspaper’s guide. Situated in the famous Speyside whisky region, the distillery’s tour was described by The Telegraph as a “two and a half hour full-blown exploration”.
Balvenie offers two-and-a-half-hour ‘Whisky Journeys’, where visitors can experience the making process first-hand and meet the experts who craft its renowned whiskies. The tours also end with a tasting, allowing guests to try five Balvenie expressions.
The Telegraph wrote: “Remember that whisky is divided into five distinct food groups – Islands, Highlands, Lowlands, Campbeltown and Speyside – each as diverse as their geographical and geological footprints. Equally, all are prone to the muck, mire and mist of Brigadoon-style romanticism.”
The full list of Scotland’s best whisky distilleries and how to visit them can be found on The Telegraph.
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