Benrinnes distillery was built at the foot of the Ben Rinnes mountain in Speyside. It was founded by Peter McKenzie in 1826 and was originally known as Lyne of Ruthie distillery. The distillery has a chequered history littered with catastrophic events – it was destroyed by a flood in 1829, after which it was rebuilt and named as Benrinnes, and ravaged by fire in 1896. The modern distillery is owned by Diageo and used to add weight and structure to several blends, such as Johnnie Walker. Only one core bottling exists, and this sits within Diageo’s Flora & Fauna range, which has a culkt status amongst whisky drinkers. One of the few distilleries remaining in Scotland that have wormtub condensers.
Benrinnes
Speyside
Established 1826
A mainstay malt for several Daigeo blends, the boldness of Benrinnes' spirits is highly sought after.
Spirit Character
Bold and savoury, Benrinnes offers a whisky of great structure and complexity.
Taste profile
Chocolate
Dried Fruit
Spices
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1826
OwnerDiageo
Number of Stills2 wash, 4 spirit
Annual Capacity3,500,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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