Glen Scotia Distillery
Glen Scotia Distillery is located in Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula and is one of only three remaining active distilleries in the region. Founded in 1832, it produces distinctive single malt whisky shaped by maritime influence, traditional production methods, and a strong sense of Campbeltown heritage.
Glen Scotia maintains much of its original design, including the fermenters, stillhouse and Dunnage Warehouse. A dram of Glen Scotia single malt is a window through time to a traditional Campbeltown signature whisky.
About Glen Scotia Distillery
Established in 1832, Glen Scotia has survived the rise and fall of Campbeltown’s whisky industry, maintaining much of its original character and traditional layout. The distillery continues to operate using classic methods, including dunnage warehouses and small-scale production reflective of its historic roots.
Today, Glen Scotia produces a range of both peated and unpeated single malts, known for their maritime character, oily texture, and subtle coastal influence that reflects Campbeltown’s position on the Kintyre coast
Glen Scotia Distillery Tours & Experiences
Due to planned works at the distillery, there will likely be some changes to the regular tour schedule from August 2024 - contact the distillery for more details.
Whisky Distillery Tour £12
There may be over 130 distilleries in Scotland, but the enduring charm of the Glen Scotia whisky distillery makes it a must-visit if you want to explore the past, present and future of whisky in Scotland.
Join us on a tour of our working distillery with one of our knowledgeable staff to discover more about Glen Scotia's role in the history of whisky, what our behind-the-scenes process looks like, and what really goes into distilling this special single malt scotch whisky.
Round it all off with a complimentary dram of our Double Cask single malt whisky to experience a small taste of the award-winning flavour profile found in our distinctive whiskies.
Duration: 1hr
The Warehouse Journey £12
Explore Glen Scotia’s unique maturation process across our three special warehouses – palletised, racked, and Dunnage. Sample our New Make Spirit before it matures in casks and learn about its transformation into our acclaimed Glen Scotia Single Malt. Discover the array of casks influencing our unique distillery character, and end your journey with a specially selected dram.
Duration: 45mins
Dunnage Warehouse Experience £55
Our distillery tours offer an immersive whisky experience that takes you behind the scenes of our whisky-making process. During the tour, you'll be guided through our production facility, where you'll see how we carefully craft our whisky, from mashing and fermentation to distillation and maturation.
After the tour, you'll be treated to a five dram cask strength whisky tasting in our traditional Dunnage Warehouse. This unique venue is home to our special range of casks used to age and mature our spirits, and the tasting offers a rare opportunity to sample some of our most exceptional whiskies. With each sip, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and expertise that goes into every bottle of Glen Scotia whisky.
Duration: 2hrs
Distillery Manager Tour £100
Join our Distillery Manager, Iain McAlister, on an in-depth and immersive distillers' experience. This guided tour around our working distillery grounds gives you a chance to discover and explore everything about the production of our whiskies from the Master himself. Afterwards, enjoy the unique opportunity to sample five whiskies drawn straight from hand-selected casks in our Dunnage Warehouse.
Duration: 2.5hrs
Whisky Heritage Walking Tour £25
Step back in time and explore the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World with Glen Scotia. Join us on an informative walking tour through Campbeltown to discover the rich history of our whisky region. Accompanied by our guide, delve into the stories of the lost distilleries and the extraordinary individuals who paved the way for Campbeltown's enduring whisky tradition.
Duration: 1.5-2hrs
Core Range Tasting £25
This tasting is a great introduction to the Glen Scotia range and a chance to enjoy 4 of our core range whiskies.
Limited Edition Tasting £30
This tasting provides you with a unique opportunity to explore limited release whiskies and special bottlings only found in the Glen Scotia distillery shop. Enjoy a tasting of four cask strength drams.
Warehouse Selection £40
Enjoy five drams taken from hand-selected sample casks in our Dunnage Warehouse. These whiskies are carefully chosen by our Master Distiller. This unique guided tasting is carried out in our intimate shop tasting area, where the taste of our malts are perfectly complemented by its warm and cosy surroundings.
Premium Tasting £50
A unique offering to try 3 heavily aged Glen Scotia whiskies. Enjoy a taste of luxury, with a range of Limited Core releases, Dunnage Warehouse Exclusive Single Casks, and our Double Platinum, Best in the World Single Malt!
Whisky & Chocolate Pairing £20
Enjoy 3 core range whiskies paired with hand-made chocolates from local chocolatier, FETCHA.
Plan Your Visit to Glen Scotia Distillery
Address:
12 High Street, Campbeltown PA28 6DS
Tour:
Glen Scotia Distillery is included as part of our Ayrshire & Kintyre Tour.
Opening Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Facilities:
- Visitor centre and shop
- Tasting area
- Warehouse access (selected tours)
- Parking nearby
Podcast
We spoke to Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller at Glen Scotia Distillery for our November 2024 podcast.
