Distillery and Brewery
Our Story
Nestled on the banks of the River Ness, Uile-bheist (Scottish Gaelic for ‘monster’ pronounced Ewl-uh-Vesht).
Represents our founder’s lifelong ambition of producing the best artisan whisky and beer in the heart of Inverness, Scotland. Being the first Distillery to grace Inverness in over a century, the Uile-bheist dream was built on the desire to blend traditional techniques with innovative methods. Our sustainability efforts set us apart as we strive to reduce our carbon footprint, all while protecting the beautiful environment we call home.
With storytelling at the heart of what we do, we link Scotland’s rich history and folklore with our exceptional products. Uile-bheist is a place where great stories are told over great drinks. Sláinte Mhath!.
Our Distillery
Céad míle fáilte. (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes)
Welcome to Uile-bheist, the first Inverness Distillery and Brewery in over a century. Nestled on the scenic banks of the River Ness, our ‘Brewstillery embraces the spirit of innovation and sustainability. We have a deep love and respect for our environment; and are proud to be one of the lowest carbon distilleries in the country.
We built our very own energy centre. Harnessing the power of the River Ness to fuel our machinery, all while using its fresh water in our whisky and beer. Explore our distillery and witness the craft of whisky production and be among the first to see history in the making at Uile-bheist.
Our Brewery
Not only do we create extraordinary artisan whisky, but we also brew Inverness’s finest craft beers. Making us Scotland’s first and only ‘Brewstillery’. Our beer range embraces the key principles of sustainability. Powered and infused by the iconic waters of the River Ness, our beers are an authentic taste of The Highlands. Our core range has something for everyone, from our craft lager, bitter Forrest Dweller IPA, bold and fruity ‘White Witch Unfiltered IPA to our rich Dark Horse Stout.
All our beers are expertly crafted and served in our Taproom bar straight from the brewing tanks. Join us on a journey where great stories are told over great beers.
Top distillery tours around Inverness
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The Glen Ord Distillery is in Muir of Ord, a wee village near Inverness. There are few options for you, if you would like to enquire about their facilities. For a short tour, you will visit the exhibition, watch a short video and receive a complimentary dram of Singleton, the Glen Ord special whisky. You can also go for the classic tour of the distillery, finishing off with a taste of their Singleton. Otherwise, you can get a tutored nosing and tasting of 3 different whiskeys from around Scotland or 3 different Singleton of their production – 12, 15 and 18 years old. Plenty of choices for everyone and if you want to fully enjoy this experience together, you can catch a train from Inverness to Muir of Ord, so you won’t need a designated driver!
The Tomatin Distillery is certainly one of the biggest in the area. No chance in this case to go there by train, so you will need to go by car, taxi or a guided tour. Located in Tomatin, 16 miles south of Inverness, this distillery has a separate visitor centre, so be sure to get to the right building! With a good variety of tours, with each one of them giving you a taste of a different range of whiskies, you will certainly not be disappointed.
If you are not a big whisky fan, we also recommend the Black Isle Brewery. Located only 7 miles away, you can sample amazing organic homegrown beers crafted locally, with a unique flavour and a wide selection of core, seasonal and collaboration ranges.
All these centres are open all year round, but we always suggest booking in advance, as during high season they are usually quite busy and during low season there might be adverse weather conditions making travelling difficult.