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The Clydeside Distillery

Whisky in Glasgow, Glasgow

Is it worth visiting?

Suits visitors wanting a distillery tour within Glasgow. At £19.50 with three samples, the standard tour is the better-value introduction. The £39 option suits adults interested in chocolate pairings. Visit after the silent season if seeing production is the main reason for going.

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Tours and prices

  • The Clydeside Tour

    Dockside Story exhibition, guided distillery tour and three whisky samples.

    £19.501 hour

  • Chocolate & Whisky Tour

    Exhibition and distillery tour, followed by five 10ml single malts paired with chocolates.

    £391 hour 20 minutes
Book on the official website

Checked against the official website in September 2026. Confirm before booking.

Why visit

  • The Dockside Story exhibition covers Glasgow's whisky history
  • The standard tour includes three Clydeside whiskies
  • The chocolate tour pairs five regional single malts with Glasgow-made chocolates
  • Drivers can take their whisky samples away

Before you go

  • No production during the 12 September–5 October 2026 silent season
  • The Chocolate & Whisky Tour is 18+
  • Check the published chocolate ingredients before booking if you have food allergies
  • Non-drinkers do not receive a ticket discount

Planning the visit

Booking
Book a timed ticket on the distillery's website. Check the calendar for the selected tour; some experiences run only on set dates.
Opening
Tours run seven days a week. Production is stopped from 12 September to 5 October 2026 inclusive; tours continue normally with full distillery access.
Getting there
Take a train from Glasgow Central to Exhibition Centre, then walk for about 15 minutes. The distillery is about a 30-minute riverside walk from the city centre.
Nearest station
Exhibition Centre (15-minute walk)
Parking
Free visitor parking. No electric vehicle charging on site.

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