How Many Operating Distilleries are There in Scotland? The Scotch Whisky Association Knows
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is a trade organization that represents the interests of Scotch whisky producers.
Founded in 1942, the SWA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the reputation of Scotch whisky and ensuring that it is produced to the highest standards.
Scotch whisky is a type of whisky that is made in Scotland according to strict guidelines laid out in the Scotch Whisky Act of 1988. To be considered Scotch whisky, the spirit must be made from water and malted barley, must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years, and must not contain any added substances other than water and caramel coloring.
The SWA plays a crucial role in promoting Scotch whisky around the world. The organization works with governments and trade bodies to protect the integrity of the Scotch whisky brand, and to ensure that only products that meet the legal definition of Scotch whisky are sold as such.
The Association also regularly publishes a full list of all operation whisky distilleries in Scotland. As shown below, in September 2022, 141 distilleries were recorded.
List of current operating Scotch Whisky distilleries (September 2022)
| 1. Ardbeg Distillery | 49. Dornoch Distillery | 96. Knockdhu Distillery |
| 2. Aberargie Distillery | 50. Dufftown Distillery | 97. Lagavulin Distillery |
| 3. Aberfeldy Distillery | 51. Eden Mill Distillery | 98. Lagg Distillery |
| 4. Aberlour Distillery | 52. Edradour Distillery | 99. Laphroaig Distillery |
| 5. Abhainn Dearg Distillery | 53. Falkirk Distillery | 100. Lindores Abbey Distillery |
| 6. Aisla Bay Distillery | 54. Fettercairn Distillery | 101. Linkwood Distillery |
| 7. Allt A’Bhainne Distillery | 55. Girvan Distillery | 102. Lochlea Distillery |
| 8. Annandale Distillery | 56. Glasgow Distillery | 103. Loch Lomond Malt Distillery |
| 9. Arbikie Distillery | 57. Glen Elgin Distillery | 104. Loch Lomond Grain Distillery |
| 10. Ardmore Distillery | 58. Glen Garioch Distillery | 105. Lone Wolf Distillery |
| 11. Ardnahoe Distillery | 59. Glen Grant Distillery | 106. Longmorn Distillery |
| 12. Ardnamurchan Distillery | 60. Glen Keith Distillery | 107. The Macallan Distillery |
| 13. Auchentoshan Distillery | 61. Glen Moray Distillery | 108. MacDuff Distillery |
| 14. Auchroisk Distillery | 62. Glen Ord Distillery | 109. Mannochmore Distillery |
| 15. Aultmore Distillery | 63. Glen Scotia Distillery | 110. Ncn’ean Distillery |
| 16. Balblair Distillery | 64. Glen Spey Distillery | 111. Miltonduff Distillery |
| 17. Ballindalloch Distillery | 65. GlenAllachie Distillery | 112. Mortlach Distillery |
| 18. Balmenach Distillery | 66. Glenburgie Distillery | 113. North British Distillery |
| 19. Balvenie Distillery | 67. Glencadam Distillery | 114. Oban Distillery |
| 20. Ben Nevis Distillery | 68. Glendronach Distillery | 115. Persie Distillery |
| 21. BenRiach Distillery | 69. Glendullan Distillery | 115. Persie Distillery |
| 22. Benrinnes Distillery | 70. Glenfarclas Distillery | 116. Pulteney Distillery |
| 23. Benromach Distillery | 71. Glenfiddich Distillery | 117. Isle of Raasay Distillery |
| 24. Bladnoch Distillery | 72. Glenglassaugh Distillery | 118. Roseisle Distillery |
| 25. Blair Athol Distillery | 73. Glengoyne Distillery | 119. Royal Brackla Distillery |
| 26. Bonnington Distillery | 74. Glengyle Distillery | 120. Royal Lochnagar Distillery |
| 27. The Borders Distillery | 75. Glenkinchie Distillery | 121. Scapa Distillery |
| 28. Bowmore Distillery | 76. The Glenlivet Distillery | 122. Speyburn Distillery |
| 29. Braeval Distillery | 77. Glenlossie Distillery | 123. Speyside Distillery |
| 30. Brora Distillery | 78. Glenmorangie Distillery | 124. Springbank Distillery |
| 31. Bruichladdich Distillery | 79. Glenrothes Distillery | 125. Starlaw Distillery |
| 32. Bunnahabhain Distillery | 80. Glentauchers Distillery | 126. Strathclyde Distillery |
| 33. Burn o’Bennie Distillery | 81. Glenturret Distillery | 127. Strathearn Distillery |
| 34. Cairn Distillery | 82. GlenWyvis Distillery | 128. Strathisla Distillery |
| 35. Cameronbridge Distillery | 83. Isle of Harris Distillery | 129. Strathmill Distillery |
| 36. Caol Ila Distillery | 84. Highland Park Distillery | 130. Talisker Distillery |
| 37. Cardhu Distillery | 85. Holyrood Distillery | 131. Tamdhu Distillery |
| 38. Clydeside Distillery | 86. InchDairnie Distillery | 132. Tamnavulin Distillery |
| 39. Clynelish Distillery | 87. Inchgower Distillery | 133. Teaninich Distillery |
| 40. Crafty Distillery | 88. Invergordon Distillery | 134. Tobermory Distillery |
| 41. Cragganmore Distillery | 89. Lochranza Distillery | 135. Tomatin Distillery |
| 42. Craigellachie Distillery | 90. Jackton Distillery | 136. Tomintoul Distillery |
| 43. Daftmill Distillery | 91. Isle of Jura Distillery | 137. Torabhaig Distillery |
| 44. Daluaine Distillery | 92. Kilchoman Distillery | 138. Tormore Distillery |
| 45. Dalmore Distillery | 93. Kingsbarns Distillery | 139. Tullibardine Distillery |
| 46. Dalmunach Distillery | 94. Kininvie Distillery | 140. Wolfburn Distillery |
| 47. Dalwhinnie Distillery | 95. Knockando Distillery | 141. 8 Doors Distillery |
| 48. Deanston Distillery |
In addition to its work in promoting and protecting the Scotch whisky brand, the SWA also provides support to its members. This includes providing access to market research and technical expertise, as well as offering support on a range of issues, from labeling and packaging to health and safety.
The SWA also works to educate consumers about the history and production of Scotch whisky. Through its website and various events and tastings, the organization provides information on the different regions and styles of Scotch whisky, and offers advice on how to enjoy the spirit responsibly.
In conclusion, the Scotch Whisky Association is an important organization that plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the reputation of Scotch whisky around the world. By ensuring that only high-quality products are sold as Scotch whisky, the SWA helps to maintain the integrity of this iconic spirit.
