Annandale Distillery has been through three whisky eras. Whilst in the ownership of the famous Johnnie Walker, Annandale Distillery closed in 1918. Rescued by David Thomson and Teresa Church in 2007, this once derelict distillery sprang back into life on November 3rd, 2014. Learn about the history of Annandale Distillery and how we produce fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and finish with a taste of Annandale’s exceptional whiskies.

Enjoy our 5-star visitor experience awarded by VisitScotland that includes hourly tours, on-site café, venue hire, wedding & corporate packages, cask ownership, whisky by the dram, bottle or barrel.

Address:

Northfield, Annan DG12 5LL

This distillery is included as part of our Dumfries, Galloway & The Borders Tour.

Annandale Distillery has a large and spacious car park with an area of unmarked bays, meaning there is plenty of space to park with a camper when visiting. There is a 'driver’s dram' offering for those who can’t take part in the tasting due to the alcohol restrictions for drivers. There is a camping and caravan site just half a mile along the road from us, in the town of Annan. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk along the public footpath and down the distillery entrance.

Opening Times:

• Jan-Dec Mon-Sun 10am–5pm

Everywhere is dog friendly apart for the tour itself this is due to it going through food preparation areas. The coffee shop is also dog friendly.

Podcasts:

In our May 2023 podcast we spoke to James Cosmo - actor, producer and proud whisky connoisseur with Annandale Distillery.

James discussed how he went from Clydebank to Hollywood to star in over 150 films including Scottish classics Trainspotting and Braveheart and of course we also heard more about his role in the phenomenally successful Game Of Thrones TV series.

We also heard all about the whisky James has produced with Annandale Distillery and how a call from his agent on New Year’s Day to Annandale’s David Ashton-Hyde led to him working with the distillery to create the delicious Storyman Whisky.

Listen to the DistilleryTours interview with David Thomson, owner of the Annandale Distillery, in our May 2020 podcast.

David tells us how he worked with Dr Jim Swan on the refurbishment, using sensory profiles to design Annandale’s whisky and its plant. And he also has an unusual tale of how they found their water source.

Tours:

Take in the fascinating past with a glimpse into our future and learn about our unique distillation process. Taste Man O’Words and Man O’Sword – our Single Cask Single Malt Scotch whiskies – together with our exceptional New Make Spirit; Rascally Liquor® and blended Scotch whiskies. 

CLASSIC TOUR £25

Enjoy our Classic Tour which includes an Annandale snifter, eco pen and branded lanyard. You will enjoy an access all areas tour of the distillery with one of our fantastic tour guides, five stunning tastings, including an Annandale peated blend, two new make spirits and both our award-winning 2015 Vintage Man O' Words & Man O' Sword Single Cask Single Malts.

Less-abled tours are available if booked 24hrs in advance please call 01461207817 or email j.fawcett@annandaledistillery.com

Duration: 1hr

THE ANNANDALE DISTILLERY 1836 TOUR: WHERE HISTORY MEETS WHISKY

Delve into the captivating legacy of Annandale Distillery, a true Scottish whisky icon. Our exclusive two-hour tour invites you to:

Uncover a Whisky Legend: Journey through time as we unveil the fascinating story of Annandale’s rebirth from the ashes, led by visionaries who resurrected a legacy.

Witness the Magic: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our cask filling process and restricted areas, revealing the secrets of our craft.

Savour Award-Winning Whiskies: Conclude your adventure with a tasting of our finest drams, a toast to tradition and innovation.

This immersive experience is perfect for whisky aficionados, history enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a tale of passion and perseverance.