Glengoyne Distillery, Glasgow: Hours, Address, Glengoyne Distillery Reviews: 4.5/5
Glengoyne Distillery
Glengoyne Distillery
4.5
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
About
Often described as "Scotland's Most Beautiful Distillery", Glengoyne is open 7 days for a range of unique whisky tasting experiences. Just a short drive from Glasgow, Stirling and Loch Lomond, this traditional, hard working distillery has been flourishing since 1833. Glengoyne's range of in-depth distillery experiences includes the legendary Malt Master session where guests create their very own individual whisky to take home.
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lemon_meringue1990
Sheffield, UK106 contributions
Amazing tour, Arthur the tour guide made it!
Sep 2021 • Couples
Booked this tour as a gift for my partner while visiting Scotland and it really exceed our expectations. From the moment we arrived we were warmly greeted by Arthur our tour guide.
He was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny and gave us an in depth insight in to whiskey making. We also did the tasting with chocolate pairing. This is well worth the money and I highly recommend it. Each whiskey and chocolate was delicious.
There was also a little waterfall round the back to visit and in the shop you get a discount if you have done a tour.
Really great morning spent at a really great company. Arthur really made it!
He was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny and gave us an in depth insight in to whiskey making. We also did the tasting with chocolate pairing. This is well worth the money and I highly recommend it. Each whiskey and chocolate was delicious.
There was also a little waterfall round the back to visit and in the shop you get a discount if you have done a tour.
Really great morning spent at a really great company. Arthur really made it!
Written 22 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
tiberius64299
Basingstoke, United Kingdom6 contributions
Glengoyne whisky distillery tour 2021
Sep 2021
New to whisky and making a visit to a distillery to understand more about the golden nectar was a very pleasant and rewarding experience. The Glengoyne distillery was worth the time and effort it took to get there. Set in a stunning Scottish landscape surrounded by hills and woodland you definitely get the feeling why Scottish whisky is so revered the world over. If you need to visit just one distillery on your whisky journey then definitely make it Glengoyne and you wont be disappointed.
Written 21 September 2021
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René Kuster
Blairgowrie, UK4 contributions
Wonderful
Sep 2021
Beautyful distillery, very nice tour , very good tourguide with interessting storys
(Vivine) delecius Whisky
(Vivine) delecius Whisky
Written 19 September 2021
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Andy B
2 contributions
A Fantastic Glengoyne Experience
Sep 2021 • Couples
The visit was amazing from start to finish we were so well looked after
Robert greeted us at the gate and then took us on a very informative tour and tasting. Fantastic
Robert greeted us at the gate and then took us on a very informative tour and tasting. Fantastic
Written 18 September 2021
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The_J_Folks
Bristol, UK27 contributions
A great way to learn and experience high quality whisky.
Sep 2021
I've been to a number of distilleries and taken in a few tours. This was one of the better ones and although the set up is quite compact it still provided much information for the curious.
The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. One of our party was unable to make the whisky tour and Glengoyne were good enough to refund the cost of their tour which was much appreciated.
At the end of the tour there is an opportunity to buy items in the shop, some at discounted prices.
Highly recommended and I am now a convert o Glengoyne whisky.
The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. One of our party was unable to make the whisky tour and Glengoyne were good enough to refund the cost of their tour which was much appreciated.
At the end of the tour there is an opportunity to buy items in the shop, some at discounted prices.
Highly recommended and I am now a convert o Glengoyne whisky.
Written 15 September 2021
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Dilbert1978
Manchester, UK12 contributions
Just always fantastic
Sep 2021
I admit I’m a Glengoyne junkie-yesterday I made my fifth visit and my fifth malt master.
Can’t think of many places where the experience is as good as the first time. Yesterday was different as I had only my ambassador Julie as company but she was brilliant and time flew so quickly I only just caught my bus back to Glasgow.
Check out the Malt Master it’s brilliant and I think unique - looks a lot but it’s actually fantastic value for money.
Can’t think of many places where the experience is as good as the first time. Yesterday was different as I had only my ambassador Julie as company but she was brilliant and time flew so quickly I only just caught my bus back to Glasgow.
Check out the Malt Master it’s brilliant and I think unique - looks a lot but it’s actually fantastic value for money.
Written 15 September 2021
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Leeds202020
22 contributions
It’s a solid tour
Sep 2021 • Couples
We did a road trip of Scotland and went to about 10 distillery tours.
Due to timings, we did the basic tour. The guide was friendly and an excellent communicator. She presented the tour well. The guidance on the tasting part of the tour was really good.
If this is your first tour - I think you’ll think it’s great. If you’ve done a few tours I suspect like me you’ll find it pretty average.
Two downsides
- the shop has a big premium on their products versus Amazon. You might as well just buy their stuff on there once you’ve done the tour
- I did find some parts of the tour a wee tad misguided with how amazing Glengoyne must be. For example in how good they recycle or use green energy. Ive found plenty of other distilleries are doing the same or very similar, but don’t pat themselves on the back in front of you. This jarred with me - but at the end of the day that’s just stylistic / preference.
Due to timings, we did the basic tour. The guide was friendly and an excellent communicator. She presented the tour well. The guidance on the tasting part of the tour was really good.
If this is your first tour - I think you’ll think it’s great. If you’ve done a few tours I suspect like me you’ll find it pretty average.
Two downsides
- the shop has a big premium on their products versus Amazon. You might as well just buy their stuff on there once you’ve done the tour
- I did find some parts of the tour a wee tad misguided with how amazing Glengoyne must be. For example in how good they recycle or use green energy. Ive found plenty of other distilleries are doing the same or very similar, but don’t pat themselves on the back in front of you. This jarred with me - but at the end of the day that’s just stylistic / preference.
Written 11 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Cumbernauld, UK4 contributions
Perfect way to spend a Saturday morning
Sep 2021
It was great! I went on the 10 am tour and it was just myself and a young couple from Ayr that were in the group. Our guide, Robert, was extremely professional and informative. You could tell he loved his job and the distillery he was representing; having a guide like this turns a good tour into a great tour. The distillery itself is gorgeous and I can understand why it's one of the busier attractions around the Glasgow area. The drive to the distillery was really nice too. But because I was driving, I couldn't enjoy my dram at the end of the tour - luckily I got it to go.
I still haven't tried the Glengoyne sample or the miniatures (10, 12, 18) that I picked up after the tour in the shop yet. But, I'm looking forward to enjoying them soon now that I know more about the distillery, people that make the whisky, and I have good memories to think back on.
I still haven't tried the Glengoyne sample or the miniatures (10, 12, 18) that I picked up after the tour in the shop yet. But, I'm looking forward to enjoying them soon now that I know more about the distillery, people that make the whisky, and I have good memories to think back on.
Written 8 September 2021
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Cátia F
4 contributions
Amazing experience
Sep 2021 • Family
We had an amazing time... Enjoyed everything, but the barrel room and the shop are fabulous. Thank you for such good tour.
Written 4 September 2021
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Bernard F
London, UK7 contributions
Whisky and Chocolate - a marriage made in heaven.
Aug 2021
A fantastic tour of the distillery showing the route from malted barley to new make spirit. Topped of with the most amazing tasting combining first clkass whiskies with award winning chocolate - a marraige made in heaven!
Cannot recommend this highly enough.
Cannot recommend this highly enough.
Written 31 August 2021
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twinkly
london254 contributions
Is it possible to visit and walk around the grounds (outside) without booking a tour/tasting?
Silas85
Zibido San Giacomo, Italy191 contributions
Is it possibile to taste whiskey in the shop before buying it and without partecipating to the tour?
Sarah
Glasgow, UK1 contribution
Thank you very much for your enquiry. Yes it is possible to taste our whisky in the shop without needing to go on a distillery tour. We hope to see you soon! Thanks.
James W
Bearsden, UK5 contributions
Hi there
I wondered if the tour was dog friendly?
Cheers
purplehorse13
Chester Springs, PA230 contributions
Probably not
lany401
Glasgow, UK5 contributions
are u accessible for wheelchair users
sexybaby7399
Oregon442 contributions
No! There are stairs and ramps that would be inaccessible to a wheel chair!
Shiv M
Aberdeen, UK35 contributions
Daft question, but is the bus stop literally just across the road from the entrance? I say that because we are booked on a tour and the bus only arrives 5 mins before the tour starts. I trust this is something that the distillery are used to and accommodate incase the bus is late?
Thanks!
DickandRobin
Troy, MI509 contributions
Watch for traffic on busy street, but it is literally across the street.
pcolmet
Hamilton, Bermuda2 contributions
I would like to know if you still sell the Pringle round neck sweaters with Glencoyne on the front.
Thank you
peacockGlasgow
Glasgow4 contributions
Hi. I did not see anything of that nature when we visited. Also someone mentions a store across the street. We live locally and I am unaware of any stores in the vicinity. Sorry.
Doug B
Edmond, OK2 contributions
At what ages are children allowed on a distillery tour, I have a daughter who will be 15 years old who would like to go but not sample.
BlueBlueSea
Maryland225 contributions
When I was there, there were children on tours, so I think your 15 year old would be allowed, but just not allowed to imbibe. I'd contact them just to be certain - I had a few questions before I booked and they were quick and happy to answer the emails I sent.
