Dufftown is unique in the world. There is nowhere else, even in Scotland, with such a concentration of distilleries:

"Rome was built on seven hills, Dufftown stands on seven stills"

The name of Dufftown has become synonymous with Scotch Whisky, its famous "seven stills" having risen to nine since the rhyme was composed. It has been said that Dufftown raises more capital for the Government per head of population than any other place in the UK.