The second oldest distillery in Scotland, and the oldest on Islay, Bowmore is one of the most prestigious in all of Scotland -- and producer of one of the world's broadest and most distinctive ranges of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies -- Bowmore Distillery has been perched boldly at the edge of the rugged Hebridean Island of Islay since 1779.

This distillery's location on this dramatic, wind-swept isle has been integral in determining the legendary smoky, rich character of the fine single malt scotch whiskies it crafts.

Brand Information

Established 1779

Opening Times
Open all year Mon to Fri tours 10.30am & 2pm.
Summer tours 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm & 3pm, Sat 10.30am.

Tour Frequency
Winter: 10.30am and 2.30pm
Summer: 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm. Saturday: 10.30am

Getting There
If travelling down Main Street, make a left at the bottom of the hill before you reach the sea. When approaching from Brigend along Shore Street, cross the Main Street and you acn't miss it.

Parking / Reception - Enter via the main gates and veer right to park at the sea wall. Return to reception. There is no warmer reception than from Christine Logan and her team, Evelyn and Wilma, in the combined reception and shop. You get caught up in the warmth and fun. You move to the hospitality room with its glorious view over Loch Indaal.

Maximium Group Size: 15

Cost £2.00. Seniors £1. Redeemable in the shop. Unders 18s are free.

Group Bookings By appointment with reception.

Enquiries
Tel: 01496 810441

Photography in Distillery Yes

Disabled Access Designated disabled parking spaces.This tour is ideal for the disabled visitor - flat or gentle slope except for a few steps to the maltings and the hospitality room. In each case there are willing hands to overcome these obstacles. Blind visitors get a great welcome here.

Foreign Visitors Some guides speak foreign languages. Good guide books available in shop for £3.95.

 

Morrison Bowmore's Fergus Hartley with WhiskyMan.com publisher Keith Lovegrove, WhiskyFest New York 2003