anCnoc Est 1894 is Gaelic for 'The Hill' & Knockdhu (Distillery name) is Gaelic for 'Black Hill'. Knockando Est 1898 is Gaelic for 'Little Black Hill' and the base whisky for J&B. Also is the base whisky for Johnnie Walker. Cardhu Est 1824 is Gaelic for 'Black Rock' original name was Cardow. Located in the Northern Highlands, north of Inverness in Wick. Old Pulteney Est 1826 is named after Sir William Pulteney who died in 1805 and is known as the 'Maritime Malt'.

Located in the Eastern Highlands just outside of Forgue near Huntly. Glendronach Est 1826 is Gaelic for the 'Valley of the Brambles' (Blackberries).

Located in Craigellachie, Speyside which is also the home of Speyside Cooperage. Craigellachie Est 1891 is Gaelic for 'Rocky Hill'. Located near Kenmore in the Central Highlands. The name possibly means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Aberfeldy Est 1896, opened 1898 is the largest malt whisky component in Dewar's.

Mortlach Est 1823 is Gaelic for 'Big Hill' and was the first distillery in Dufftown. Located in the Northern Highlands, north of Inverness near Alness. Their stills are known as Big Bastards- large and Wee Ones- small. Dalmore Est 1839 is Gaelic and Norse for 'The Big Meadow'. Located in the Central Highlands between Perth and Inverness, just outside of Dalwhinnie. Dalwhinnie Est 1898 is Gaelic for 'The Meeting Place' and the base whisky in Buchanan's. Balmenach Est 1824 is Gaelic for “The Middle Farm” also the home of Caorunn Gin. They were distilling 6 years before Scotch whisky became legal in 1823. Bladnoch Est 1817 is Scotland's most southern distillery and was probably named after the Bladnoch river. Located in the Muir of Ord just outside of Inverness in the Northern Highlands. Their brand is 'The Singleton of Glen Ord'. Glen Ord Est 1838 is Gaelic for 'Glen of the Rounded Hill' and the distilleries capacity doubled a few years ago. Their brand is 'The Singleton of Dufftown'. Duff comes from Dubh and is Gaelic for 'Black'. Dufftown Est 1896 is named for James Duff the towns founder. Located just outside of Dufftown, Speyside. Their brand is 'The Singleton of Glendullan'. Glendullan Est 1897 is Gaelic for 'Valley of Rock' or 'Stone'. Also the base whisky in Black & White and Old Parr. Cragganmore Est 1869 is Gaelic for 'Great Rock' only the lightest vapors pass through their special T-neck stills. Aberlour Est 1826 is Gaelic for 'Mouth of the Chattering Burn'. Located in Northeastern Islay near Port Askaig. Bunnabahain Est 1881 is Gaelic for 'Foot' or 'Mouth' of the River'. Auchentoshan Est 1823 is Gaelic for 'Corner of the Field' and one of the few remaining in the Lowlands. Located in the Lowlands just east of Edinburgh. Also the base whisky in Pinch and Haig & Haig. “Kinchie” is derived from “de Quincey” the original owners of the land and known as The Edinburgh malt. Located in the Northern Highlands north of Inverness in Edderton. They were distilling 33 years before Scotch whisky became legal in 1823. Balblair Est 1790 is Gaelic for 'The Battlefield' one of Scotland's oldest active distilleries. They were distilling 37 years before Scotch whisky became legal in 1823. Strathisla Est 1786 is Gaelic for 'The Valley of the River Isla' and the base whisky in Chivas. Glenfiddich Est 1886 is Gaelic for 'Valley of the Deer' first distillate ran Christmas Day 1887 and sits beside Balvenie. Balvenie Est 1892 is Gaelic for “Beathan’s Farm” and sits beside Glenfiddich. Uigeadail, Ardbegs water source is Gaelic for 'Dark and Mysterious Place'. Ardbeg Est 1815 is Gaelic for 'Little Height' or 'Small Headland' and were distilling 8 years before Scotch whisky became legal in 1823. Located in the Northern Highlands north of Inverness in Tain. Their stills are 16' 101/4' the tallest stills in Scotland. Glenmorangie was first a brewery first set of stills were purchased at a scrap yard which were previously used to distill Gin. Glenmorangie Est 1843 is Gaelic for the 'Valley of Tranquility'. Glenlivet Est 1824 is Gaelic for 'Valley of the Smooth Flowing One' and Scotland's first legal Distillery after the Excise Tax passed in 1823.

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