Glenkinchie was founded in 1837 near Pencaitland in East Lothian and is one of the best-known distilleries in the Lowlands. It was a founding member of Scottish Malt Distillers in 1914 with four other Lowland distilleries. This evolved to became part of DCL, and more recently Diageo. Glenkinchie serves as one of the company’s 'Classic Malts', representing the Lowland region. It is also one of Diageo’s Johnnie Walker ‘Four Corners of Scotland’ sites and is an important ingredient in the famour blend. Historically, Glenkinchie has been valued for a light, floral style that fits both blending and single malt presentation. Its proximity to Edinburgh has made it one of the most visited Scotch distilleries with whisky tourists.
Glenkinchie
Lowlands
Established 1837
The Lowland representative for Johnnie Walker and one of Scotland's most visted distilleries.
Spirit Character
A light, floral and elegant Lowland malt with delicate sweetness and creamy muttiness.
Taste profile
Almonds
Hazelnut
Vanilla
Facts & Figures
RegionLowlands
Established1837
OwnerDiageo
Number of Stills1 wash, 1 spirit
Annual Capacity2,500,000 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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