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Visit the Port Ellen Distillery
After 40 years of closure and a turbulent past, Port Ellen distillery reopened on the 19th of March 2024 to welcome whisky lovers making the pilgrimage to the Isle of Islay. Through immersive tours and tastings, visitors can experience the finest moments of Port Ellen’s past and explore the future possibilities of what the renewed distillery sets out to create. Glimpse the experimentation and innovation spearheaded by Port Ellen’s craftspeople and unearth new insights surrounding the mysteries of Scotch.
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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
We recommend visiting Traveline Scotland to plan your route and to stay up to date on transport options.
Read more at https://travelinescotland.com/
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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The Whisky Gift Card lets your loved ones choose the gift they’d like from our broad range of whiskies and merchandise available at our visitor experiences. Gift cards are available to purchase at the retail area within the distillery.
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