Glenglassaugh Distillery Co.
Glenglassaugh Distillery Co.
Glenglassaugh Distillery Co.
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Glenglassaugh was founded in 1875 by Colonel James Moir and his two nephews. After being mothballed for more than 20 years, production was re-started in 2008. Visit Glenglassaugh Distillery and experience a Revival or Behind the Scenes Tour. Tours available all year Monday to Friday, open Saturday and Sunday May to September.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Helen C
Stirling, UK7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
My husband and I were lucky to arrange a private tour of the distillery and we were not disappointed. We received a warm welcome from Emma who was a fantastic host. She had a great knowledge of the history and production side of the distillery. We had a stroll to the beach where we sampled our first dram, the rain didn’t spoil the atmosphere. This was followed by a tour of the distillery and then a tasting. We had a great visit and would recommend a visit.
Written 26 August 2024
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MichelSja
Germany30 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
After having visited several distilleries in Scotland, and having visited Glenglassaugh two times, I have to say that this is my favourite tour!
Why?
Glenglassaugh has been mothballed for 22 years. It was reopend in 2008, and during the tour you will be informed about the process which brought the distillery back to live and all its small and not so small problems which had to be solved (and still this process has not ended yet)
For me as an engineer and also as a whisky enthusiast this tour is absolut outstanding.
You will see much more as you can see in other distilleries (e.g. bottling station (hand made!!) and also cask filling station) and you will be given very interesting information about all the stages of today's production and also what is now different in comparison to the production before 1986.
You will have the chance to taste matured whisky which has been produced before 1986 and after 2008. Both is really great stuff!
Simply highly recommend to every whisky enthusiast who is also interested in getting more detailed information about the whisky production.
Tours are only by appointment
More info here:
http://www.glenglassaugh.com/
Not to forget:
Have a beach walk after the tour directly from the distillery to Sandend.
Why?
Glenglassaugh has been mothballed for 22 years. It was reopend in 2008, and during the tour you will be informed about the process which brought the distillery back to live and all its small and not so small problems which had to be solved (and still this process has not ended yet)
For me as an engineer and also as a whisky enthusiast this tour is absolut outstanding.
You will see much more as you can see in other distilleries (e.g. bottling station (hand made!!) and also cask filling station) and you will be given very interesting information about all the stages of today's production and also what is now different in comparison to the production before 1986.
You will have the chance to taste matured whisky which has been produced before 1986 and after 2008. Both is really great stuff!
Simply highly recommend to every whisky enthusiast who is also interested in getting more detailed information about the whisky production.
Tours are only by appointment
More info here:
http://www.glenglassaugh.com/
Not to forget:
Have a beach walk after the tour directly from the distillery to Sandend.
Written 25 November 2012
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GuvSisteron
Sisteron, France76 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
A lovely tour led by Gill around this truly traditional distillery, although now owned by a global drinks name, this distillery is not an example of the latest high tech production techniques.
It is all done in the way my great grandparents would have expected with the sole exception of computerised heat control for the mash.
Plus you are visiting a distillery that is truly finding its feet again having only just come out of mothballs in 2008 so the first aged malts are only becoming available now: which adds a feel of pioneering to the visit and a real discovery in the tastings
All explained with charm and humour by Gill.
It is all done in the way my great grandparents would have expected with the sole exception of computerised heat control for the mash.
Plus you are visiting a distillery that is truly finding its feet again having only just come out of mothballs in 2008 so the first aged malts are only becoming available now: which adds a feel of pioneering to the visit and a real discovery in the tastings
All explained with charm and humour by Gill.
Written 20 June 2018
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jeffree456
Luton, UK54 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We popped into the distillery as it was on our doorstep to where we were staying. Having always had a very pleasant experience before when we have been staying at Sandend, we have been twice before, we called in to see what was new.
There was a very strong smell of disinfectant, not what we expected.
We had done the tour previously so didn't need to do it again,
They sell whisky straight out of the barrel, you get to bottle it yourself. Nice idea. Except that when my husband asked if he could sample it they said no as we had not done the tour.
So he asked if he could pay the price of the tour & have the sample then take the price off the cost of the whisky. They said no they don't have a licence to give samples.
But we know if you do the tour you get a sample. So do they or don't they have a licence to give samples?
He was disappointed & we walked away without buying anything. We were going to buy 2 bottles one for us & one for a friend, special request as he'd been there with us before.
It was all very sad as my husband felt it's a tough call when you can't get a dram in a distillery!!!
There was a very strong smell of disinfectant, not what we expected.
We had done the tour previously so didn't need to do it again,
They sell whisky straight out of the barrel, you get to bottle it yourself. Nice idea. Except that when my husband asked if he could sample it they said no as we had not done the tour.
So he asked if he could pay the price of the tour & have the sample then take the price off the cost of the whisky. They said no they don't have a licence to give samples.
But we know if you do the tour you get a sample. So do they or don't they have a licence to give samples?
He was disappointed & we walked away without buying anything. We were going to buy 2 bottles one for us & one for a friend, special request as he'd been there with us before.
It was all very sad as my husband felt it's a tough call when you can't get a dram in a distillery!!!
Written 19 May 2016
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Anne A
Bath, UK4 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Had a wonderful guided tour of distillery. Great knowledge of the whisky process with a superb understanding of the local area. Sampling the whisky's afterwards was fun -again our guide Lesley was very informative. Can see this whisky being a great investment.
Written 10 August 2014
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AndrewRitchie
Auckland, New Zealand121 contributions
Sept 2019
We had a tour with Brenda during the distillery 'silent season' which meant that there was no production in progress at the time.
Though this meant there was less activity to see but Brenda made up for this with making sure that we got an in-depth viewing of the production process as it would be when active.
Brenda was knowledgeable and I came away with more understanding of the differences in Stills and how this affects the final product. Though I've always known the importance of cask types in the creation of the product, Still differences was new to me.
Chatting to the warehouse staff about the barrel types and how they move the whisky between them to improve the product was fascinating.
This tour was part of a visit to the region connecting with my family roots and I came away having had a great experience.
The tasting was also great, Brenda listened to my tastes and gave me appropriate samples.
I came away with both the peated and classic Octave cask whiskies to remember a very special day by.
Though this meant there was less activity to see but Brenda made up for this with making sure that we got an in-depth viewing of the production process as it would be when active.
Brenda was knowledgeable and I came away with more understanding of the differences in Stills and how this affects the final product. Though I've always known the importance of cask types in the creation of the product, Still differences was new to me.
Chatting to the warehouse staff about the barrel types and how they move the whisky between them to improve the product was fascinating.
This tour was part of a visit to the region connecting with my family roots and I came away having had a great experience.
The tasting was also great, Brenda listened to my tastes and gave me appropriate samples.
I came away with both the peated and classic Octave cask whiskies to remember a very special day by.
Written 1 October 2019
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Mum. D
9 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Had a great taste and tour of this little gem.
Our guide was most knowledgeable and helpful.
We had our parents with us and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
It is well worth a visit and of course the spirits are too😀
Our guide was most knowledgeable and helpful.
We had our parents with us and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
It is well worth a visit and of course the spirits are too😀
Written 3 July 2018
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rolandh-ch
Wetzikon, Switzerland18 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
re-opened in 2008 i was surprised to see that most of the old interieur is still there, the mill, the still pots, mash tuns etc., guides were very charming and welcoming and the tour was held short and entertaining. the shop is small but hold a good selection of new and rare spirits. The Distillery is situated at the sea which makes it even more special
Written 28 August 2016
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JCS_ptk
Portknockie, UK93 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
We live nearby so went on a wet Monday afternoon with our visitors. As we wanted to taste the whisky we each paid for the £15 tour. Our guide, Jeannine was very good; she has an excellent knowledge of the history of the distillery and the processes involved in distilling. The tour lasted about 40 minutes and we were encouraged to ask as many questions as we liked. Unfortunately the distillery was not operational at the time but the smells and atmosphere were still there. The tastings were very good - I bought a bottle! Please note that there is a toilet but no cafe. There is a tiny shop with the usual fayre. I wouldn't recommend Glenglassaugh for the very elderly or infirm because there are steps, some quite steep. Glad we went, quite expensive but that's the going rate for similar tours so didn't begrudge paying. Would recommend.
Written 18 July 2016
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James D
Aberdeen, UK44 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
had a wonderful tour of the distillery and the staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable which made it a very pleasant and enjoyable tour an added joy was as I was alone and driving I was given the whisky samples to take and enjoy at home. which I have along with the ones I purchased in the gift shop. I will have to return and get some more supplies.
Written 22 October 2014
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Hi there
I’d like to know if you can bring your dog with you on the tour ?
Regards David Kidd
Written 14 February 2018
I may be wrong here but I don't think you can. When I had my tour, a group turned up with dogs and I am fairly sure they were told they couldn't take the dogs with them. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am incorrect!
Written 18 February 2018
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