Scotland

There’s no better place to visit in the UK than Scotland when it comes to whisky. It’s the country’s national drink, believed to have been distilled there from as early as the fifteenth century, with a legacy that means there’s no better place to visit if you want a holiday where sampling the spirit is…

Venture on a whisky journey through the stunning landscapes of Scotland with our beautifully designed Scotch Whisky Distillery Map. This comprehensive guide invites you to explore and visit some hidden distilleries and legendary producers that define Scotland’s iconic Whisky Trail.  By 2023, there were 145 whisky distilleries in Scotland. However, not all of them are open…

Scotland is well known for its scenic landscapes, castles, and lochs, but its unique whisky stands out internationally. The rich flavour, the reputation for quality and the traditional methods of scotch whisky production contribute to its popularity and distinctive taste. Scotland is split into five whisky regions which are differentiated by the unique taste of…

Imagine you are a whisky enthusiast who enjoys a glass of Scotch every now and then. You appreciate the history, the diverse flavours and the craftsmanship behind every bottle. Now imagine that the government will increase your favourite drink’s tax by 10.1%, making it more expensive and less accessible for you and millions of other…

Where was Whisky Galore filmed? As whisky enthusiasts, we are big fans of everything around the legendary drink. If you have attended any of our whisky tours or distillery tours, you would remember that music and films are subjects we are also passionate about, even more so when whisky is involved. In the following article,…

Whisky Route 5: A Hebridean Whisky Trail After dipping our taste buds into the flavours of mainland Scotland, it is now time to sail off and make our way through one of the most precious treasures of this country: the western isles. Scotland’s majestic and windswept west coast is fragmented in hundreds of scattered islands…

Whisky Route 4: The Lowlands, a Reviving Whisky Region If there is a region that has seen its whisky landscape transformed in the last two decades, it surely is the Lowlands. Historically a hotspot of whisky merchants, the area produced a spirit which was considered poor in quality, a reputation caused by distillers who would…

Hey everyone! Father’s Day is almost upon us (on June 16 this year, do not forget!), and we know you will all be looking for some original ways to celebrate the fathers in your life. So, we thought of a few great gift ideas for the whisky-loving dads around the world. A great whisky bottle

Welcome on board! At Once Upon A Whisky, we are passionate about sharing the stories behind the water of life, especially those that fascinated us the most. This is why we have launched a collection of exclusive tasting sets. Come with us on a fascinating whisky journey around the world, where you can try some…

Whisky Route 3: Whisky hopping across the Highlands When someone mentions Scotland in a conversation, the image that will most likely materialise in the minds of the surrounding talkers is that of vast wild, almost prehistoric landscapes, covered in heather and rocks: that postcard image which is the Highlands. As far as whisky is concerned,…

Our Top 5 Whisky Books to celebrate World Book Day 2022 It is a core belief for us that one of the best things about whisky (well, taste and aroma aside) is learning about it – how it’s made and the stories behind it. With World Book Day happening a few days ago, we had…

Whisky Route 2: The Malt Whisky Trail – Speyside [World’s Whisky Capital] Stretching out from the shores of the Moray Firth to the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park, the malt whisky trail in Speyside is an almost compulsory destination for the whisky lover. Being the most densely distillery-populated region of Scotland (more than fifty…

Whisky Route 1: A Whisky Tour Across Scotland’s North Coast 500 [NC500] All around the world, a movement of whisky enthusiasts and whisky tours is snowballing, with more and more people embarking on a pilgrimage to the homeland of Scotch. A trip through Scotland is also a concoction of jaw-dropping landscapes, so beautiful and almost…