GLENKINCHIE

IN THE LOWLANDS

There aren't many distilleries around the Scottish capital but Glenkinchie, set in undulating farmland 15 miles to the southeast of Edinburgh is the nearest.

Founded in 1825, the distillery went through uncertain times before being completely rebuilt in 1881. In 2013 it was awarded Scotland's prize for Best Lowland Single Malt. This picturesque brick building is an easy-going place to visit and its whiskies have distinct grassy sweetness on the palate.

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Where to stay

The Balmoral Hotel stands commandingly above Edinburgh's Waverley Station and is famous for containing the room in which JK Rowling completed her last Harry Potter novel. It's a slow drive out to Glenkinchie, but when you get back to Edinburgh make sure to spend an evening with one of the hotel's kilted Whisky Ambassadors who will help you enjoy whisky as never before.

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