How long is the Kilchoman tour?

The Classic Tour and the Winter Tour each last 1 hour 15 minutes. The Warehouse Tasting lasts an hour.

How much is the Kilchoman tour?

The Classic Tour costs £18 (£5 for ages 8–17; under-8s free with advance notice). The 2026/27 Winter Tour costs £22 (£5 for children), and the Warehouse Tasting £45.

When does Kilchoman run tours in winter?

From November to February the Classic Tour runs Sunday to Tuesday at 10:30, and the Winter Tour runs the same days at 13:45.

Is Kilchoman worth visiting?

Yes, if you want to see a farm distillery that malts some of its own barley on site. The £18 Classic Tour is one of the cheaper guided tours on Islay, and it is open to children.

Can you get to Kilchoman without a car?

Not easily. It is a remote farm 11.7 miles from Bowmore, so drive or book a taxi.

Visit guide

Kilchoman Distillery

Whisky in Bruichladdich (Rockside Farm), Islay

Is it worth visiting?

Suits visitors who want to see the whole process on one site, including a working malt floor, and families: children 8–17 pay £5 and under-8s go free with advance notice. At £18 for 75 minutes with two drams, the Classic Tour is one of the cheaper guided tours on Islay. Skip it if you have no car or taxi, if you are visiting in winter on a Wednesday to Saturday, or if anyone in your group cannot manage stairs.

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Tours and prices

Classic Tour
Tour of the farm distillery, including the malt floor, with two drams and a tasting glass. Drivers' samples available. Children 8–17 £5; under-8s free with advance notice.
£181 hr 15 min
Winter Tour (2026/27)
Afternoon tour from November to February, Sunday to Tuesday at 13:45. Children £5.
£221 hr 15 min
Warehouse Tasting
Three drams drawn directly from selected casks.
£451 hour
100% Islay Experience
Sunday experience about the whisky made from barley grown on the farm. Announced for 2026, but not listed on the main booking page in September 2026, so check availability.
See booking page2 hours

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Tours and prices checked against the official website in September 2026. Confirm before booking.

Why visit

A farm distillery: it grows barley on the farm, malts some of it on its own malt floor, and distils and bottles on site
The Classic Tour includes the working malt floor, two drams and a tasting glass for £18
Children are welcome: £5 for ages 8–17 and free for under-8s with advance notice
On-site café

Before you go

Remote: 11.7 miles from Bowmore, so you need a car or a booked taxi
From November to February, tours run Sunday to Tuesday only
The tour route includes stairs, and buggies are not allowed
The 100% Islay Experience was not on the main booking page in September 2026

Planning the visit

Booking: Book at kilchomandistillery.com. Tell the distillery in advance if you are bringing children under 8.
Opening: Classic Tour daily March–October. November–February: Classic Tour Sunday–Tuesday at 10:30, and the Winter Tour Sunday–Tuesday at 13:45.
Getting there: Rockside Farm, west Islay: 11.7 miles from Bowmore and about 20 miles from Port Ellen. You need a car or a booked taxi.
Parking: Free on-site parking

Nearby distilleries

Bruichladdich DistilleryBruichladdich, 3 km
Bowmore DistilleryBowmore, 8 km
Caol Ila DistilleryPort Askaig, 19 km
Bunnahabhain DistilleryBunnahabhain, near Port Askaig, 20 km
Port EllenPort Ellen, 21 km
Laphroaig DistilleryPort Ellen, 23 km

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