This year, we celebrate World Whisky Day on Saturday 20th May!
With this in mind, luxury holiday experts, European Waterways, have carried out research to reveal the top 10 best whisky distilleries to visit across the UK, according to factors such as customer reviews and popularity on social media.
After analysing over 60,000 customer reviews and putting together an index that ranks all of the UK’s whisky distilleries, the study has been broken down into 2 categories.
The main results show that Bimber Distillery in London is the UK’s best ‘hidden gem’ whisky distillery to visit, scoring 85 out of 100.
Whilst, the top whisky distillery to visit in the UK is Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay in Scotland, scoring 112 out 130.
Please find the remaining top 10 results below:
The top 10 ‘hidden gem’ whisky distilleries to visit in the UK
Rank
Name
Total Points (out of 100)
1
Bimber Distillery
85
2
Killowen Distillery
80
3
Ardnamurchan Distillery
79
4
Nc’nean Distillery
74
5
The Echlinville Distillery
67
6
The Borders Distillery
66
7
Benriach Distillery
64
8
Titanic Distillery - Belfast
63
9
Dartmoor Whisky Distillery
61
10
Glen Scotia Distillery
59
The top 10 whisky distilleries to visit in the UK
Total Points (out of 130)
Bruichladdich Distillery
112
Glengoyne Distillery
109
Laphroaig Distillery
104
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
93
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Dalwhinnie Distillery
Auchentoshan Distillery
92
Glenkinchie Distillery
90
Cragganmore Distillery
89
Deanston Distillery
87
Aberlour Distillery
86
To achieve the results, the study included the Tripadvisor rating, the percentage of positive Tripadvisor reviews (excellent & very good) compared to the total number of reviews, the percentage of positive Tripadvisor reviews including the keywords ‘whisky’ & ‘whisky tour’ and alternative spellings compared to the total number of reviews, and Instagram hashtags of each whisky distillery.
Scotland's whisky industry is world-famous, and attracts tourists from around the globe. This is further highlighted in the study which reveals that 90% of the top 10 whisky distilleries to visit in the UK are located in Scotland.
However, more surprisingly, the study also reveals that English & Northern Irish whisky distilleries make up 40% of the UK’s top 10 best hidden gem whisky distilleries!
Below, Marketing Manager Paul Newman of European Waterways, discusses what to look for in a whisky holiday and how holiday-goers and whisky lovers can enjoy a whisky holiday:
“If you're planning a whisky holiday, there are a few key things to look for to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable experience.”
By looking for these key factors, you can ensure that your whisky holiday will be a relaxing and pleasurable one, allowing you to indulge in your passion for this delicious spirit. If you require any additional information on whisky tours, then check out https://www.europeanwaterways.com/blog/category/themed-cruises/whisky-trail-cruises/ for more information on whisky themed holidays.