How long is the Springbank distillery tour?

The standard tour takes 1 hour. Barley to Bottle normally takes 4.5 hours, increasing to approximately 5 hours from September to December.

How much is the Springbank distillery tour?

The standard adult ticket is £15. Barley to Bottle is £250, including lunch and a 70cl bottle you blend yourself.

Do you need to book Springbank?

Advance booking is recommended for the standard tour and compulsory for Barley to Bottle. Book through the distillery website.

Can you visit Springbank without a tour?

Yes. Visit the shop or Washback Bar Monday–Saturday. The bar serves food from 12:00 to 14:30 and generally does not take reservations.

Is Springbank producing whisky during autumn tours?

No. Its current notice says production stops September–December, while tours continue. The longer autumn tour adds Glengyle, but production there is not guaranteed every day.

Visit guide

Springbank Distillery

Whisky in Campbeltown, Campbeltown

Is it worth visiting?

The £15 standard tour offers clear value for visitors interested in how whisky is made, with a dram and souvenirs included. The £250 option suits enthusiasts who want the blending session and their own bottle. Skip an autumn visit if watching production is essential.

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Tours and prices

Springbank Tour
Distillery tour, one core-range whisky, a glass and a miniature to take home.
£151 hour
Barley to Bottle Tour
Extended tour, cask samples, blending your own 70cl bottle and lunch. September–December visits last approximately 5 hours and add Glengyle Distillery.
£2504.5 hours

Book on the official website

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

Why visit

The whisky-making process is carried out on site
The £15 tour includes a dram, glass and takeaway miniature
Barley to Bottle includes blending a personal 70cl bottle
The Washback Bar is built using former distillery washbacks and serves lunch

Before you go

No Springbank production September–December; do not expect to see equipment operating
The autumn Barley to Bottle itinerary takes about 5 hours, with no guarantee of production at either distillery
Barley to Bottle is adults only; accompanied children can join the standard tour
Closed Sundays and for a Christmas and New Year break

Planning the visit

Booking: Book at springbank.scot. Advance booking is recommended for the standard tour and required for Barley to Bottle, which takes up to eight people. Arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Opening: Tours run Monday–Saturday. Shop hours are 10:00–18:00; closed Sundays and for two weeks over Christmas and New Year. Production is paused September–December, but tours continue.
Getting there: Tours start at Springbank Distillery Shop, Well Close, Campbeltown, PA28 6ET. Campbeltown is at the southern end of the Kintyre peninsula.

Nearby distilleries

LaggKilmory, 23 km
Lochranza DistilleryLochranza, 37 km
Ardbeg DistilleryPort Ellen, 40 km
Lagavulin DistilleryPort Ellen, 40 km
Laphroaig DistilleryPort Ellen, 41 km
Port EllenPort Ellen, 44 km

Straight-line distances.

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