Grain whisky distilleries in Scotland

Information about active Scottish grain distilleries

Grain whisky is the unsung hero of the Scotch whisky industry. 85% of Scotch whisky drunk worldwide is blended, typically containing up to 70% grain whisky. Grain spirit provides a smooth canvas on which a skilled blender can paint details using malt, and while it can often be overlooked, none of the world's most popular Scotch whiskies would be possible without grain whisky.

There are far fewer grain distilleries than there are malt distilleries in Scotland, with only 8 distilleries compared to 139 for malt. However, the production method of grain spirit involves using column stills that are much larger than the pot stills used for malt, and so their capacity is much higher. Of the 8 grain distilleries in operation, 6 have a higher capacity than even the largest malt distillery, Glenlivet.

5 of the 8 grain distilleries available to purchase on our Live Order Board.

The total production capacity of the grain distilleries in Scotland is estimated at 410 million Litres of Pure Alcohol (LPA) per year, although it typically does not operate at full capacity. In 2023, the industry operated at 85% capacity, for an estimated production of 348 million LPA. The full production capacity of each Scotch grain whisky distillery is listed below, with capacity given in LPA.