distillery spotlight

Loch Lomond Distillery watercolour illustration featuring the Alexandria distillery buildings overlooking Loch Lomond, highlighting Scotland's most versatile whisky producer.

Loch Lomond Distillery Spotlight

Loch Lomond Distillery may be the most versatile whisky producer in Scotland. From tropical-fruit-driven Inchmurrin and heavily peated Croftengea to single grain whisky and rare Single Blended Scotch, the Alexandria distillery creates an astonishing range of spirit styles from a single site. Discover the unique stills, production techniques and whisky brands that make Loch Lomond one of Scotch whisky’s most fascinating and misunderstood distilleries.

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Vintage-style watercolor illustration of Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Scotland, with Dr. Bill Lumsden holding a copita glass on one side and giraffes symbolising the tall stills on the other, set against the Highland landscape.

Glenmorangie Distillery Spotlight

Glenmorangie Distillery has built its reputation on precision rather than noise, producing a lighter Highland style shaped by Scotland’s tallest stills and a meticulous approach to cask maturation. From the approachable Original 12—one of the best entry points into single malt whisky—to the deeper, more experimental Signet, this is a distillery that rewards attention over time. Here’s a closer look at its history, core range, and what makes a visit to Tain worth the journey.

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blair athol distillery

Blair Athol Distillery Spotlight

Blair Athol Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest and most characterful Highland distilleries. Located in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, this historic distillery produces a rich, nutty whisky style that forms the backbone of Bell’s blended Scotch. In this Dram1 distillery spotlight, we explore the history of Blair Athol Distillery, its unique flavour profile, must-try bottles, and why visiting this welcoming Highland distillery is a must for whisky lovers.

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