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THIS SCHEDULE RUNS UNTIL 31ST MARCH '25
Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
We are completely closed on the following dates
14th February 2025
*More dates may be added through the season
Our Visitor Centre offers a selection of drams, DIY tastings and cocktails, plus a wide range of whiskies and merchandise.
It’s advisable to book tours or guided tastings in advance to avoid disappointment.
For information on dining at the Distillery click HERE.
THE QUINTESSENTIAL ARDBEG TOUR
TIME: 10.30am
DAYS: Monday to Friday
£20 per person / lasts around 1 hour 15 mins
(Under 18s allowed / Drivers drams available)
An insightful tour walking you through the production process here at Ardbeg – learn all about milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation and maturation. On the way you’ll taste three drams from our Core Range (Ardbeg Ten Years Old plus two others chosen by your guide.) Informative, fun and engaging.
(Online bookings close 12 hours before start time)
THE WEE TOUR WITH THE BIGGER TASTE
TIME: 3.00pm
Days: Monday to Friday
£40 per person / lasts around 1 hour 15 mins
(no under 18's / no drivers drams)
Start by learning all about our production process on a punctual tour of the plant. Then head to the smoky ARDBEG POD, for a tasting of four of our current, past and rarer Ardbeg whiskies. This is an opportunity for a quick tour, but also taste some of our more limited releases.
(Online bookings close 12 hours before start time)
THE WINTER (WEAR YOUR WOOLLIES) TASTING
TIME: 1.00pm
DAYS: Monday to Friday
£50 per person / lasts around 1 hour 15 mins
(no under 18’s / no drivers drams)
Start in Warehouse 3 with a cask sample… then we’ll take you on a walk to visit other areas of the Distillery, tasting delicious whiskies as you go. Your guide will delve deep inside the liquid story of each of the four expressions you’ll taste during this experience. Nobody really comes to Islay for the weather, but they do for the whisky – so please wrap up nice and warm for this experience!
(Online bookings close 12 hours before start time)
DROP-IN FLIGHTS AT THE VISITOR CENTRE
TIME: 10am to 4:30pm
DAYS: Monday to Friday
Our Visitor Centre is open Monday-Friday over the Winter, offering you the perfect chance to dive into Ardbeg's exceptional whiskies. Choose from one of these curated tasting flights, tailored to suit both curious newcomers and seasoned whisky lovers. We'll give you a quick introduction to the drams, then leave you to savour them at your own pace.
Whether you're short on time, seeking a taste of something special, or simply eager to explore our range, there's no need to book - just drop in an enjoy.
Available on-demand / no booking required.
Options:
• Core Range Tasting (£20): Ardbeg 5yo Wee Beastie / Ardbeg Ten Years Old / Ardbeg An Oa / Ardbeg Uigeadail / Ardbeg Corryvreckan
• The "About The Cask" Tasting (£40): Ardbeg Spectacular / Ardbeg Smoketrails Côte-Rôtie Edition / Ardbeg Anthology: The Harpy's Tale / Ardbeg Anthology: The Unicorn's Tale
• The "About Production" Tasting (£40): Ardbeg 17 Years Old / Ardbeg Heavy Vapours (Ardbeg Day '23) / Ardbeg Anamorphic / Ardbeg Hypernova
• The "Old And Wise" Tasting (£70): Ardbeg Vintage Y2K (23 Years Old) / Ardbeg 25 Years Old / Ardbeg Single Cask 3771
ROCKTAILS
TIME: 10am to 4:30pm
DAYS: Monday to Friday
Discover a new side to Ardbeg at our cocktail corner! From timeless classics to bold creations infused with Ardbeg's unmistakeable character, each cocktail is a fresh twist on tradition. Whether you're a whisky lover or a cocktail enthusiast, this is your chance to sip, savour and explore the unexpected.
Shake things up!!
No Booking Required
