Bowmore Cottages, in Islay, Scotland
Located inside the Bowmore Distillery, one of the oldest in Islay, Scotland, these cottages are a unique lodging experience (although there is also an inn, in case you prefer a more touristy experience). With options from one to four rooms, these facilities are very comfortable, spacious and luxurious, but without losing the rural essence that characterizes Scottish distilleries. Tasting at the distillery is a must, as in addition to tasting Bowmore’s most iconic labels, you will be able to sample some special editions that you won’t find anywhere else.
The Distillery Inn, Colorado, United States
Located in the city of Carbondale, this hotel is located within the facilities of the Marble distillery, which manufactures gingercello, coffee liqueur, vodka and begins to distill bourbon, whiskey and rye whiskey, under a philosophy of creating the least possible environmental impact. . Unlike Scotland, the atmosphere here is much more modern and the hotel offers luxurious, sophisticated accommodation with enviable natural landscapes, all under the same mission of sustainability that guides the distillery.
Dornoch Castle Hotel, in Dornoch, Scotland
Located in the historic town of Dornoch, this hotel has long been famous for offering one of the most luxurious stays in the Scottish Highlands, and now it is famous for also having a distillery, Dornoch Distillery, operated by brothers Simon and Phil Thompson. , famous for developing the hotel bar, one of the best whiskey bars of the world. It is a micro-distillery, so it offers a very pure view of the distillate. Also, the brothers recently started distilling their own organic gin, which is definitely worth drinking.
Glenora Inn and Distillery, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia bears an enormous resemblance to Scotland, to the extent that there are considerable numbers of migrants from that country. It was thanks to this migration that Glenora was founded just over thirty years ago. The distillery is famous for its single malts (in fact, they are responsible for the first North American single malt), but they also have very lucky experiments, such as whiskeys matured in ice wine barrels. The hotel, for its part, has nine rooms that are part of the original construction, a new hotel with five rooms and six independent cabins. The place offers tours to the distillery most of the year, and with an extra price you can buy a backstage pass With which you can drink whiskey served straight from the barrel.
Lodge at Blue Sky and High West, in Utah, United States
This place started out as a mini-distillery and restaurant in Park City, but became so popular that a second location had to be found, now in Wanship, to meet demand that seems to be continuing. This new distillery offers tours and tastings five days a week, and lodging at the Lodge at Blue Sky offers the perfect complement with whiskey tastings al fresco, at the distillery and around a campfire. It is ideal to visit in winter, because, being in Utah, it is perfect to complement the visit with snow sports.