North British was founded in Edinburgh in 1885 by a consortium of blenders seeking a secure supply of single grain whisky for their brands. It remains one of Scotland’s largest grain distilleries and is jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group. The distillery is in the Gorgie area of the city, next to Heart of Midlothian’s Tynecastle stadium. While rarely encountered as a single grain in mainstream markets, it plays a major role in Scotch blending. It is estimated that over 10% of all Scotch blends contain spirit from North British and it produces a staggering 60 million litres per year. The distillery’s scale and strategic importance make it one of the key engines of the Scotch whisky industry.
North British
Lowlands
Established 1885
If you visit Edinburgh and smell maltiness in the air, that's North British - one of Scotland's largest distilleries.
Spirit Character
A floral and delicate Lowland single grain underpinned by a distinct malty character.
Taste profile
Cereal
Floral
Vanilla
Facts & Figures
RegionLowlands
Established1885
OwnerDiageo / Edrington
Number of StillsContinuous stills
Annual Capacity64,000,000 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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