Local Scottish Distilleries

Look no further than Brora to savour the dram of your dreams. With a rich cultural heritage of distilling whiskys, as well as an abundance of fantastic Scottish distilleries nearby, you’ll never long for a better tasting dram of whisky or gin.

Scottish Whisky Distilleries

Scottish whisky is known across the world for its unique and smooth taste. Rooted in centuries of distilling, whisky is a proud part of our cultural identity and is the perfect drink to warm your chest on a cold Scottish night.

A sample of whiskys from all the distilleries mentioned are stocked in our hotel bar for guests to enjoy after a day’s adventure.

Clynelish Distillery

Just five minutes from our Hotel, Clynelish is one of the most northerly distilleries in Scotland. First opened in 1819, the distillery still operates today using the original distilling method. Spring water is taken from the Clynemilton Burn which runs over seams of gold embedded in the rocks of the nearby hills. The results are a deliciously fruity, slightly smoky, single malt Scotch Whisky. 

Tours, a visitor centre and shop are available on site.

Glenmorangie Distillery

Just 20 miles south of Brora on the outskirts of Tain, Glenmorangie has the tallest copper stills in Scotland and uses the finest oak caskets to produce a wide range of single malt whiskys, including the unique wood finish malts. 

Tours, a visitor centre and shop are available on site.

Old Pulteney Distillery

Journey one hour north along the rugged coastline of Wick to reach the Old Pulteney Whisky Distillery. Set in the former herring capital of Europe, the distillery produces a 12 year-old single malt otherwise known as The Maritime Malt – a blend that is influenced and inspired by the seafaring heritage of its surroundings. 

Tours and a shop are available on site.

Balblair Distillery

Set against the dramatic Highland backdrop of the Dornoch Firth, Balblair has been distilling single malt Scottish whisky since 1790. Unlike many other Scottish distilleries, it exclusively sells vintage blends. 

Organise an intimate personal tour of the distillery and learn more about Balblair's history by experiencing the sights and sounds of past years in its fascinating Time Capsule room.

Scottish Gin Distilleries

The Scottish gin industry has taken off in recent years with coveted brands such as The Isle of Harris gin and Kinrara Highland Dry gin offering a botanical taste inspired by their wild Highland surroundings.

Dornoch Distillery Company

Dornoch Distillery Company is a nearby whisky and gin distillery, opened by local brothers, Simon and Philip Thomson. Their award-winning gin has made waves in the Scottish gin industry. However, no distillery tours are available at the moment.