The Clydeside Distillery

I have not heard of this distillery before so it was a perfect opportunity to go check it out. When I got there, it was pretty quiet, but the staff was extremely nice. I walked around and checked all the goodies that they had in their shop. After that, it was time to hit up the bar to do a whiskey tasting. I chose to do the cast strength flight just because two of them are whiskey distillery exclusive so I wanna at least try those out and the third one was a Voyager too which you can only get if you were a member. Thankfully is extremely easy to sign up to become a member. I was able to do it while tasting that drink and I’m glad I did. It was one of the best scotches that I’ve had and I’m very long time. Never really had anything with a port finish and it was phenomenal. While sitting at the bar just kind of thumbing through the menu and I saw one of the most interesting things and it was a tropical old-fashioned and the ingredients looks very interesting. I talked with the bartender and found out that she and someone else had made it and I was very interested to try it. She let me try a sample of the mix that they made for this drink and it was off the charts greatness. I was texting my wife and telling her about it and they were on their way back because they did a little bit of shopping and got coffee and what not so I wanted to order it right before she got there so she could try it as well. We’re both very surprised at how delicious and nutritious that this old-fashioned ones. It was one of the best old-fashioned I’ve ever had. Waiting for my wife to arrive by walk around the shop a little bit more and just by happenstance I met one of the ambassador sellers day, but he was extremely nice and told me just a little bit more about the product in the history. I found it very fascinating. Overall, everyone that worked there was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and as well to tell you a little bit about the distiller, which was really awesome that I enjoyed it a lot. I ended up picking up a couple bottles since you can’t get any of this at home and I am extremely excited about trying it in the comfort of my own home. This is an awesome distillery. If you have a chance, please check it out. You’ll not regret it!

Got a Tour of the distillery as a birthday gift. The tour takes about an hour and there's 3 or 4 quality malt whiskys to sample at the tasting session at the end of the tour. The production area and the small museum and Bar/Shop are all spotless clean. The young tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. A lovely 5 🌟 experience. Highly recommended.

A great experience for a stag do hosted incredibly by Marnie. She was fantastically knowledgeable about the distillery and process, providing plenty of humour and insight throughout the tour. I've visited several distilleries and taken part in many tours and maintain that the host is a crucial element in ensuring that the experience stands out. Would highly recommend!

Very cool Scotch whisky distillery that opened around 2017. They sell their own brands (which are obviously no more than 8 years old), as well as a plethora of other great brands, some of which have been aged for 20+ years. We went for the tour which gave a great overview of the history of the building and the “why” of the business owners way ahead. The tour ends with a tasting which we enjoyed.

Booked tour: Whisky and Chocolate. The tour only gives you a basic insight into the technical plant. Nevertheless, in retrospect it was an interesting experience, as the focus of the tour is obviously more on the whisky lifestyle. This became particularly clear during the tasting of the various whiskies and chocolate. Part of the tour is a small museum (which unfortunately came up far too short) as well as a guide who led the group with a lot of humor. The time flew by. The chocolate tour can definitely be recommended! If you are in the small visitor center long enough before the tour, you can also eat delicious (!) snacks there. The staff were friendly and supportive at all times.

Amazing place! Outside parking has always been ok, i have several times. Building looks really really nice. Whisky- tastes brilliant. Good value for money. I would highly recommend if you like a dram.... or two....👌

The tour is 45min-1hr and there's 4(ish) whiskys to sample. They let us keep our tasting glass too which was a nice addition to the tour. I'd highly recommend!

Joined the whisky and chocolate tour. Alastair was a fantastic guide. He explained everything clearly during the distillery visit and provided lots of interesting information during the whisky and chocolate tasting. He shared why and how each chocolate was paired with a specific whisky. Really enjoy this part. We tasted five different whiskies, each paired with a locally made chocolate.We received a free whisky glass as a souvenir at the end. The only downside was that the tour felt a bit rushed.There wasn’t enough time to read the historical displays in the Dockside Story area. It is not the tour guide fault. maybe the tour structure could be adjusted so guests have time to explore that section before the tour begins?

Morven was our tour guide and she gave us wonderful insights into the history of the distillery (it's one of Scotland's newest), the history of whisky making in Scotland in general and of course the fine points of how they do it here. At the end of the tour we had the opportunity to taste 3 distinctly different whiskys and she explained how and why they were so different. Very educational. And tasty.

The tour was informative and affordable. You get 3-4 samples but omg the whiskey was like hand sanitizer! This is a new distillery so when I went their product had only been aged a few years. Maybe that's why? When we went to other spots like the Johnny walker distillery it was not nearly as bad so not sure what's up.

We did the tour with a chocolate pairing with 5 whiskeys. Our guide was cool and informative and the whiskeys and chocolates were amazing. Cool young distillery.

Stopped her to do tastings but you can't do it unless you do a tour which is 18.5 pounds each. We got two tastings at the cafe for a total of 9.5 pounds. Not necessarily the best we've tasted.

This place is beautiful. They started distilling in 2017. I ordered the Stokehold flight of four for €19. It came with crackers, cheese, and a paste. It was absolutely phenomenal. The whiskey was delicious. The service was also on point.

One of my favorite Distillery tours. The tour was so informative and interesting, covering everything from how whisky is made to the history of the Clydeside Distillery itself. Our tour guide was phenomenal, interacting with the whole group and even keeping the under 18 kids interested. Although I am not personally a whisky drinker, the tasting was still fun. We got to try 3 different samples which really did taste distinct. There was no pressure to finish the samples and the group atmosphere was great. We even got to keep our little tasting glass after the tour as a souvenir.

The Clydeside Distillery was such a fun experience! We came on a Sunday afternoon for the chocolate and whiskey tasting, and it was unique, informative, and delicious! We booked the tour for three people, but one of the people in our party was not able to make it at the last minute. They were so accommodating and were able to get us a tasting box to go for the third person! The tour was fun, and in February at 4:30, we were touring the distillery right at sunset which made the tour of the copper stills even more beautiful. The chocolates were delicious and it really brought a fun, new level to a traditional whiskey tasting. I personally am not a huge whiskey person, so the chocolates made it more beginner friendly for me! And my husband, who loves whiskey, thought that it was interesting to see how the whiskey interacted with the chocolate flavors. Our tour guide was Andy, and he did a fantastic job! Could not recommend enough!

I have been on a lot of Distillery tours, but this would be on the top of my list. The chocolate and whisky pairing is excellent! It is 100% worth your money and time. David was my tour guide and he was so nice and incredibly knowledgeable and informative. The other staff at the cafe are also so nice and helpful. I had a warm welcome from the second I walked in the door. I did the distillery and whisky and chocolate pairing. The whisky was smooth and something even for those who aren't typically whisky drinkers. The chocolates were perfectly curated and some of the best chocolates I've ever had! These chocolates are specially made for this tour and are only available on this tour. I think this would be a great tour for you especially if you are new to Scotch whisky. This was a gorgeous new facility. Everything was clean and sleek in design. I believe this is a must if you are visiting Glasgow.

Great tour! Rodney was a great guide and the videos were interesting when we did the self guided portions.

Visiting the Clydeside was a very enjoyable experience. The whiskey and the atmosphere were first rate but it was the hospitality provided by the Distillery Manager, Alistair McDonald, and our tour guide, David, that made our visit truly memorable.

Had a lazy lunch at the café. Tried all the flights. The oatcakes, cheese, and chutney were excellent for clearing in between tastes. Really interesting choices for the flights not your average big distillery filler stuff. Service was amazing. The soup of the day was great and went really well with the different flights. Loved it.

Lovely setting by the River Clyde with optional tour. We popped in to the restaurant for a sandwich and flight. Just a lovely place! Yummy sandwich and soup combos. Not inexpensive, but worth what you pay for. Their whisky is in casks still, expected to be bottled in 2020.

It's a young distillery, but a great way to learn about scotch whisky! Especially if you're in Glasgow.

Cool distillery in a historic building. We did the scotch and chocolate tasting. Very cool tour that includes some local history, history of scotch, and a lot of info about the distilling process. Is it the best scotch in Scotland? Probably not, but the tour was fun and our guide was very knowledgable. Had a nice little cafe and a large gift shop to purchase different scotch as well as bottle your own cask whiskey yourself which was neat.

Lovely lunch here today. I am loving the option of cheese and cranberry or chutney sandwiches while I'm visiting Scotland. The version I had of this today - Tain cheddar, chutney, and watercress on fresh-baked brown bread-was no exception. I also had a cup of cream of carrot soup that was very tasty. My husband had a salmon and cream cheese sandwich with a cup of cream of pea soup and equally enjoyed his meal. They had a nice selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and of course several scotches. We had a flight of scotch that was nicely curated with a variety of tastes. All in all a nice experience with very friendly staff.

We visited the distillery over Christmas and had a great time. We were between the ages of 24-76, some whiskey lovers some not, and all of us enjoyed the cafe, tour and tasting. The cafe has a lovely atmosphere, I wished we'd come a bit earlier to have a wee drink before the tour cause they have a great selection. Our tour guide Erin was really knowledgeable about the history of the area, which was great for my parents who are from Glasgow. The tour was informative, well organized and fun, Erin got the group talking to each other and having a laugh. She did a good job explaining the different types of whiskey in the tasting room and giving us time to ask questions. Their own whiskey isn't available yet, but if the enthusiasm of the employees we interacted with is anything to go by then their own product will be impressive. Highly recommend a visit, but allow yourself time for a drink and a walk around the well stocked shop.

My son and I came across this distillery on our walk from our AirBnB to the Maritime Museum. We entered as it looked nice, and we spontaneously booked a tour. The tour was great, and this is such a beautiful distillery right above the Clyde river. There is also a nice museum, and a great coffee shop with food. The only drawback was that there was no Whiskey from them yet as it needs to be stored 3 years and 1 day, and they just recently opened. They did have a tasting of 3 other whiskeys which was nice! Oh, and the kids get a science lesson, and soda at the end.