Port Ellen
Port Ellen Distillery
Located in Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, Port Ellen Distillery is one of the most legendary names in Scotch whisky. Originally founded in 1825, the distillery became renowned for its elegant, peated coastal character before closing in 1983. For decades it remained one of Scotland’s most famous “ghost distilleries,” with rare Port Ellen bottlings sought after by collectors around the world.
Following an extensive restoration the distillery reopened in 2024, bringing new life to its historic site. Today, Port Ellen welcomes visitors through carefully curated experiences that explore both its rich heritage and the future of Islay whisky-making.
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Visiting Port Ellen Distillery offers a rare opportunity to step inside one of Scotland’s most celebrated whisky names. Premium, small-group experiences provide behind-the-scenes access to the revived distillery, combining heritage storytelling with guided tastings of rare and aged Port Ellen expressions.
From immersive whisky explorations to exclusive anniversary experiences, each visit is carefully curated. Due to the distillery’s intimate format and limited capacity, advance booking is essential for all experiences.
We’re Improving Our Booking Experience
We’re currently upgrading our ticketing platform to help make planning your next Brand Home experience even smoother.
Online Tickets sales are currently available via our GB site only.
If you’re looking to book a Brand Home experience, please continue to our GB site to complete your reservation. Our team appreciates your patience while everything settles in behind the scenes.
We look forward to raising a dram with you soon.
Plan your visit
Gather everything you need to enjoy your day at Port Ellen
Find all the information you need to book, plan and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Port Ellen experience. Experiences at Port Ellen distillery are available by appointment only and therefore we cannot accommodate walk-in visitors. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Address: Port Ellen distillery, Kiln Square, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7AF, UK
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Experiences at Port Ellen distillery are available by appointment only and therefore we cannot accommodate walk-in visitors. Please use the booking system to select your preferred date and time.
Please note that all under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.
We strive to give all visitors the confidence to visit the distillery and enjoy the experience. Please do let us know if you have any specific requirements or queries at time of your booking and our team will be in touch.
Email | portellen.distillery@diageo.com
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