Lerwick Distillery
Shetland's first whisky distillery and the UK's most northerly. Founded by Martin Watt and Calum Miller with master distiller Ian Millar (ex-William Grant & Sons). Two 4,000-litre malt stills. Over 4 million GBP investment with HIE support. Located on Market Street in Lerwick. Shop and visitor centre opened September 2025.
The Lerwick Distillery house style
Across 1 expression, the house leans maritime, sweet and floral.
Every bottling has its own flavour fingerprint — open any expression below to see its shape.
Derived from AI-assisted flavour profiles, still being refined.
How it's made
- Founded
- 2025
- Owner
- Martin Watt & Calum Miller
- Status
- Active
- Water Source
- Shetland spring water
- Stills
- 2
- Production Capacity
- 8,000 LPA
1 bottle in the library
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