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Experience The Glasgow Distillery like never before. Join us at the distillery for a unique behind-the-scenes tour.

Welcome to The Glasgow Distillery Experience!
The moment you've all been waiting for, our distillery is now open for tours.

This isn't your classic distillery tour. This is the chance to spend the afternoon within our hands-on working distillery site, to meet the team behind the production of our award-winning portfolio of whisky, gin, vodka, and rum, and to sample whisky straight from the cask in our on-site cask warehouse.

What to expect
We start in our distillery tasting room with an overview of how we started Glasgow’s first new independent single malt whisky distillery in over 100 years. An introduction to our award-winning portfolio, the stories behind our products, a deep dive into our mission and ethos, all accompanied by the Glasgow Distillery Signature Range.

We will then take a walk-through production: from our on-site lab where our new products are developed, to our distillery production to discuss whisky distillation from start to finish.

Meet our on-site cooper and witness one of the world’s oldest trades in action as he explains and demonstrates why cask maintenance is so important in the whisky production process.

You will get the opportunity to sample whisky directly from a cask in our on-site warehouse.

We will introduce a sample a brand new Distillery Exclusive single malt, available only to those on our Experience tours, alongside two limited edition releases from our Small Batch Series range of single malts.

In summary:
- Sampling whisky from the cask in our warehouse
- Walk through production from start to finish in the Distillery
- Two-hour immersive experience, limited to 8 people at a time, in a working distillery
- Introduction to our distillery in our Tasting Room
- Coopering demonstration
- Sampling 7 whiskies in total, with an option to try further products from our wider portfolio of gin, vodka, and rum

Your host 
We don't employ tour guides, so your host for the afternoon will be a full-time member of staff

FAQ's

How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 2 hours, typically from 2pm – 4pm on the day of the tour.
 
Can I turn up for a tour without booking?
No, we are a working facility and only those who have pre-booked a tour are permitted on-site.
 
How do I get to the distillery? 
We are located at 8 Deanside Road in Hillington Industrial Estate, Glasgow. Our postcode is G52 4JF.
A Google Maps link to our location can be found here. 
On What3Words we can be found at: head.chase.best

Hillington East train station is a 20 minute walk to and from the distillery site. This train line runs a direct service to Glasgow Central which takes approximately 12 minutes and typically runs every 30 minutes.

Multiple bus routes run from Hillington to Glasgow City Centre. Our closest bus stop is under a 5-minute walk from the distillery gates. 

A taxi from Glasgow city centre will cost approximately £20, depending on traffic, time of day, and other factors.

The distillery is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Glasgow Airport.

Is there parking on-site?
We have limited parking within our distillery site, additional free parking is available along Deanside Road.

Are driver packs available? 
Yes, if you are driving, then please do not consume alcohol. We will provide you with a 5-dram tasting kit to take away with you. 

Is there an age limit for tours? 
Our experiences are for those 18 and over only.  

Are dogs allowed on-site?
Only service dogs are permitted on-site.

What should I wear?
Part of the experience will take us outside of the distillery and into the warehouse. The warehouse can be particularly cold in bad weather, so we recommend warm clothing. Part of the experience involves stairs. We recommend no heels or exposed-toe shoes due to the industrial nature of our site.

Spend the afternoon with the Distillery Team amongst our maturing Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky in our Warehouse.

The Glasgow Distillery Warehouse Experience

Step beyond the bottle and into the heart of our warehouse for a truly immersive Glasgow Distillery experience.

Your visit begins surrounded by casks, where you’ll be welcomed with a dram from our Glasgow 1770 Signature Range, served at our warehouse bar. This is a standing-led experience, with seating available if required.

After a brief introduction to The Glasgow Distillery and the whisky in your glass, we’ll take a short look into the distillery itself, explaining our equipment and how our whisky is made. From there, you’ll move to the cask filling station to witness a cask being filled and taste our new make spirit, offering a rare glimpse into whisky at its very beginning.

Following the whisky’s journey, we’ll return to the warehouse for an introduction to our cask programme. You’ll learn about the different cask types we use, how we monitor our experimental stock, and enjoy a taste of the sherry or wine that previously seasoned some of our casks.

The experience then reaches its peak as you gather around the casks themselves.

In total, you’ll enjoy six drams, as well as our new make spirit and a glass to take home with you.

Tickets: £55
Group size: Maximum 15 guests
Availability: One tour per month (to start)

Your host
We don't employ tour guides, so your host for the afternoon will be a full-time member of staff

FAQ's

Are driver packs available?
Due to the nature of this experience, driver packs are not available.

Are children allowed on the experience?
No. We have an age restriction of 18 or over for attendees on the experience.

Are dogs allowed on site?
Only service dogs are permitted on the distillery site.

What should I wear?
The experience will take place in the warehouse, which can be particularly cold in bad weather, so we recommend warm clothing. We recommend no heels or exposed-toe shoes due to the industrial nature of our site.

How long does the experience last?
The experience lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Is there parking on site?
We have limited parking within our distillery, and additional free parking is available along Deanside Road.

Can I turn up without a booking?
No, we are a working facility and only those who have pre-booked a tour are permitted on-site.

Join the team this summer for a deep dive into the award-winning range of Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch whiskies.
The Glasgow Distillery Whisky Masterclass
Join us at the distillery this summer for a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of our Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies directly from the team.

Experience the power of Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky as we dive into our three styles of single malt whisky across a wide range of experimental cask maturations.

We'll be starting with a whisky highball, followed by five whiskies across our Glasgow 1770 Signature Range, Small Batch Series and Distillery Exclusives.

Each £30 ticket includes £5 towards a purchase in our shop.

"Throughout the film, you'll be served a welcome drink followed by three expertly tailored drinks from The Glasgow Distillery - each hand-picked to savour as the story unfolds. These will be delivered to your seat at various points throughout the performance of the film, alongside canapés and snacks from The Grosvenor Cafe."

More information and Tickets Here

Join us for our free tabletop tasting with Malones on Friday, the 10th of July from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

An informal session, where Niall will be leading the session set up at a table on our ground floor. You can arrive at any time while the session is on and join in!

Find out more information here

Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Whisky Shop in Buchanan Galleries from 1pm - 5pm.

Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Whisky Shop in Buchanan Galleries from 1pm - 5pm.

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This year, the Whisky Fringe festival will return to its long-time home, Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh, from 7–9 August 2026.

The event will be held in the Main Hall, Raeburn Room, and Garden Marquee area. Each day will play host to over 50 exhibitors from across the whisky industry, showcasing classic drams from iconic brands alongside new releases, special editions, and independently bottled treasures.

This year, we are introducing a brand new Old & Rare Room, giving festival-goers the chance to explore closed distilleries and exceptional old bottlings by exchanging tokens for drams (1 token included in ticket price).

Tokens are £2.50 each, and some bottles may cost multiple tokens. It’s a fantastic opportunity to try some seriously rare and wonderful drams at this brilliant event.

Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh from 1pm - 5pm.

Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Whisky Shop in Buchanan Galleries from 1pm - 5pm.

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Invite only. If you're interested in attending, let us know, and we'll contact the club.

customerservice@glasgowdistillery.com

Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Whisky Shop in Buchanan Galleries from 1pm - 5pm.

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Join us for a free in-store tasting at Drinkmonger in Edinburgh from 12pm - 5pm.

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Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh from 12pm - 5pm.

Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh from 12pm - 5pm.

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Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh from 12pm - 5pm.

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Join us for a free in-store tasting at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh from 12pm - 5pm.