Royal Brackla was founded in 1812 by Captain William Fraser. It is on the Cawdor Estate near the Highland town of Nairn. In 1833 it became the first distillery to receive a Royal Warrant from King William IV, earning the right to use the Royal prefix. Only one other in Scotland that remains in operation can do the same – Royal Lochnagar. The distillery has passed through several ownerships and been expanded and modernised in the two centuries since. Royal Brackla is currently owned by John Dewar’s & Sons, which is the Scotch whisky arm of Bacardi. The spirit is largely used by blenders, but a small core range of single malts exists under Bacardi’s Last Great Malts brand.
Royal Brackla
The Highlands
Established 1812
An unsung hero of a Highland distillery with deep roots in the Dewar's blended range.
Spirit Character
Plenty of green orchard fruit and lashings of malt and honey amkes Royal Brackla a must try.
Taste profile
Green Apple
Honey
Tinned Pears
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1812
OwnerJohn Dewar & Sons Ltd
Number of Stills2 wash, 2 spirit
Annual Capacity4,300,000 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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