Distillery History
251 distilleries plotted by founding year, spanning more than two centuries of Scotch whisky production.
Founding Eras
How Scotland's distilling industry grew by era.
Timeline
Each dot is a distillery, positioned by founding year and coloured by region. Hover for details. Click a region to filter.
By Era
Pre-1800
| Year | Distillery | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | Glenturret | Highland | active |
| 1779 | Bowmore | Islay | active |
| 1786 | Strathisla | Speyside | active |
| 1790 | Balblair | Highland | active |
| 1794 | Oban | Highland | active |
| 1797 | Glen Garioch | Highland | active |
| 1798 | Blair Athol | Highland | active |
| 1798 | Highland Park | Islands | active |
| 1798 | Rosebank | Lowland | active |
| 1798 | Tobermory | Islands | active |