Glasgow: Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting
ID: GYG332061-589736
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Explore The Clydeside Distillery, a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in the heart of Glasgow. Enjoy the Dockside Story in a self-guided area, a guided tour of the distillery, and a tasting of 3 Clydeside spirits.
Discover the Dockside Story and soak in the history of the Old Pumphouse and the historic area of the Queen's Dock in the self-guided area at the start of the tour. Learn about the birth of the whisky industry and Glasgow’s history, featuring live footage and animation bringing the story to life.
Next, your expert guide will take you through several areas of production at the distillery. See the craftsmen produce the high quality, New Make Spirit, currently maturing to become The Clydeside Single Malt Whisky.
Your guide will provide all the detail in the production process at the distillery, including malting, mashing, fermentation, and distillation. Marvel in the picturesque Still House with the copper wash and spirit still, admiring the view down the River Clyde.
Head into the tasting room where you'll experience the development of the Clydeside spirit, starting with the distillery's new make, followed by two whiskies that have each matured in first-fill bourbon casks and first-fill sherry casks.
Highlights
- Discover a historic building built in 1877, the Old Pumphouse, now home to The Clydeside Distillery
- Enjoy a Clydeside tasting of our own spirits
- Take in the views from the picturesque, glass Still House looking down the River Clyde
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children will have Scotland's other national drink, Irn Bru
• Driver jars are available for you to take away and enjoy your whiskeys at home
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The tour begins in the Premium Retail area within the distillery.
Arrive 10 minutes before tour begins to collect your tickets from the retail shop.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
