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VISITOR CENTRE 

Auchentonshan Distillery’s position as a long cherished landmark on the Glasgow horizon dates back to the time it was granted its distillery licence in 1823. Throughout its long history, the distillery, one of only a few remaining Lowland Malt Whisky Distilleries, has witnessed the development of Glasgow from its early industrial days, that saw its shipbuilding supremacy famed the world over, through to the modern and cosmopolitan Glasgow seen today.

 Appreciated by connoisseurs for its smooth flavour and by those new to malt whisky for its lightness and accessibility, Auchentoshan Single Malt is one of only a few remaining Lowland malts. Even in this select company, Auchentoshan is unique; while others distil only twice, Auchentoshan Distillery continues the tradition of triple distillation. The whisky we create is worth the time and effort. Light, fruity, sweet and delicate, it shows surprising depth of character for its years.

Why not visit us today to get a true insight into Glasgow’s greatest gem – Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.


TAKE OUR TOUR

One of our friendly team will talk you through the magic of scotch whisky distilling: 
MALTING the barley which is the first stage in the process.
MILLING & MASHING in which the malted barley is ground into a type of flour called grist and then mixed with hot water in a vessel called the Mash Tun.
FERMENTATION in which yeast turns sugar from the barley into alcohol.
DISTILLATION –find out about Auchentoshan’s unique triple distillation process.
MATURATION –step into the cool, dark warehouses where Auchentoshan spirit slowly matures –for five years or more –and enjoy a bit of the ‘Angels’ Share’!
Fully ensconced in the art of making whisky, you may now learn the art of appreciating whisky. Join one of our Whisky Master Classes and follow the 5 simple steps to getting to know your drams.
Alternatively, pop into our Shop for a dram and browse our selection of whisky, clothing and other gifts.

 

Daily Guided Tours

Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Tours run on the hour every hour.

VIP Tours and Distillery Manager's Tours

These tours can be arranged by prior appointment and offer the opportunity to taste a greater selection of Malt whiskies.

Bottle Your Very Own Auchentoshan Single Malt

A visit to Auchentoshan Distillery now offers the chance to bottle your own Auchentoshan. Your bottle will be filled from a cask which has been specifically selected due to it's excellent quality and exceptional flavours, this is the ultimate souvenir of your distillery visit or the perfect gift for someone special.

Please contact the distillery for Christmas and New Year opening Times. Distillery Tour and shop have full wheelchair access.

Adult £4.50 No charge for under 18s.

 












DIRECTIONS

FROM M8 WESTBOUND
Follow signs for Port Glasgow & Greenock. Pass Glasgow Airport on right & continue on the M8. Leave M8 at junction 30 by slip road for Erskine bridge M898. Cross Erskine bridge (60p toll) and maintain outside lane. Take outside slip road for Glasgow and join dual carriageway A82. distillery can be seen on the righthand side. (No gap in central reservation). Take next left just under overbridge and follow road. Passing crematorium on righthand side, continue over bridge and take first right to rejoin dual carriageway in opposite direction. Entrance to Auchentoshan Distillery is 200 yards first on left.

FROM GLASGOW
Take A82 Great Western Road signposted for Loch Lomond and Erskine Bridge. Continue on road through Anniesland Cross and Clydebank. Approx. 1 mile past Duntocher roundabout, pass under overbridge, 200 yards on left turn into Auchentoshan distillery.

BY BUS
Take the number 66 bus to the last stop (Mountblow) walk towards the dual carriageway, 200 yards on left turn into Auchentoshan distillery.

BY TRAIN
Kilpatrick is served by trains from Glasgow Queen Street, Airdrie, Dalmuir & Dumbarton.