A LIVING NATIONAL REGISTER

Distilleries & Producers

Explore whisky distilleries and producers operating in Portugal. PWA uses the same profile format for each listed operator so the register remains factual, useful and neutral.

The map reflects known whisky-producing and whisky-developing operations. Inclusion does not by itself indicate PWA membership or endorsement.

Producer profile

Distilleries & Producers

These initial profiles are draft entries for operator confirmation before public launch. PWA may edit for consistency, not promotional advantage.

01 · ALPIARÇA · SANTARÉM

VENAKKI DISTILLERY

Location
Alpiarça, Santarém
Type
Distillery
Whisky status
WHISKY BOTTLED
Products
Single malt in wine-seasoned Rare Portuguese Casks; small-batch blended whisky; aged and unaged spirits, including rice vodka and gin.

The pioneer of Portuguese whisky, a multi-award-winning distillery whose expressions have earned top scores in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, including a 96-point score and Liquid Gold Award recognition.

PORTUGUESEWHISKY.COM

02 · COIMBRA DISTRICT

THE BLACK WOLF DISTILLERY

Location
Coimbra District
Type
Distillery
Whisky status
WHISKY BOTTLED
Products
Grain-based spirits, including whisky

An independent Portuguese craft distillery focused on small-scale production and direct control of the distilling process.

THEBLACKWOLFDISTILLERY.COM

03 · PORTO

LITTLE FACA

Location
Porto
Type
Distillery
Whisky status
WHISKY MATURING
Products
Several spirits; whisky production and cask maturation are part of its developing portfolio.

A micro-distillery in Porto producing several spirits, with whisky production and cask maturation forming part of its developing portfolio.

LITTLEFACA.COM

04 · VIMIEIRO · ARRAIOLOS

VIMIEIRO DISTILLERY

Location
Vimieiro, Arraiolos, Évora
Type
Distillery
Whisky status
WHISKY MATURING
Products
Single malt whisky

A family-owned Portuguese whisky distillery founded in 2019. Its single malt matures in casks including Madeira, Port, Bordeaux and Burgundy.

VIMIEIRODISTILLERY.COM

05 · CANHAS · MADEIRA

BALANCAL DISTILLERY

Location
Est. Livramento - Lev. do Poiso, 167, 9360-306 Canhas, Madeira, Portugal
Type
Microdistillery
Whisky status
WHISKY MATURING
Products
Small-batch whisky and other spirits; whisky maturing in Portuguese or American oak casks.

A pioneer of whisky production in Madeira, making whisky and other spirits in small batches.

BALANCAL.COM

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