SINGLE malt producer Ardgowan is set to start offering tours to the public of its recently completed site.
The Inverkip-based independent company, which opened and filled its first cask in June 2025, is now taking bookings for tours starting on Tuesday, August 12.
Running twice per day at 10.30am and 2pm from Tuesday to Saturday, tours will last 90 minutes and include a guided journey through the distillery and a warehouse, plus a tutored tasting for three malt whiskies from the distillery’s portfolio.
Heading up the distillery’s shop and tours is visitor centre manager Barbara Campbell, whose passion and rich heritage comes from being the fifth generation in her family to work in whisky.
Campbell (below) entered the industry in 1990 as visitor centre manager at Glen Ord Distillery, involved in the development of a new five-star visitor experience, before becoming the first female Diageo brand ambassador.
Remarking on the step for Ardgowan, Campbell said: “When I decided to talk to Ardgowan about joining the team, my intention was to inspire a new generation of whisky drinkers, enthusiasts like me and witness whisky production move in an innovative new way.
“It was quite simply a case of ‘what’s not to love’ when you see what Ardgowan have committed to with the wonderful, sustainable new distillery, alongside their commitment to being world-class and introducing the first new cask size for many years - ‘the Infinity Cask’ - intended for a luxurious maturation to look forward to in the future.
“Like many distilleries of the past, the Visitor Centre will evolve over time as we have an ambitious vision for the future and a wonderful heritage that we will leave for those who will follow. I am excited to have the opportunity to welcome visitors to Ardgowan and hope to see many soon.”
More information on the tours can be found here.
A Distillery exclusive Clydebuilt 2012 Pedro Ximénez Hogshead single cask single malt expression is also available for £85.
