Oban Distillery Visitor Centre & Shop

Tucked into the heart of Oban, this working distillery lets you see exactly how one of Scotland's most distinctive single malts gets made — right in the middle of a busy town, which is pretty rare. Book a tour through malts.com or by calling ahead, and you'll get three dram samples plus a glass to take home. It's a proper behind-the-scenes look, not just a gift shop, so worth planning your visit around rather than just popping in.