Ardgowan distillery opens in Scotland, fills first whisky casks

Published 24/06/2025, 07:28
Ardgowan distillery opens in Scotland, fills first whisky casks

INVERCLYDE, Scotland - Ardgowan Distillery officially opened to the public on Friday, June 20, marking the first whisky production in the Inverclyde region in over a century, according to a press release from Distil PLC.

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes formally inaugurated the facility, which has already begun filling its first casks after construction concluded earlier this month.

The distillery, founded in 2017, is led by whisky entrepreneur Roland Grain and Distillery Manager Laura Davies. The facility features a Scandinavian longhouse design with a roof made from 97% recycled aluminum, with stated goals of producing quality whisky while pursuing carbon neutrality.

Approximately 2,000 visitors attended the opening celebration, which included distillery tours, exclusive bottlings, live music, and food offerings. The event also showcased the Blackwoods Brand Home, where guests sampled products and cocktails.

Distil PLC, which owns brands including RedLeg Spiced Rum and Blackwoods Gin, invested £3 million in the Ardgowan project in 2021 through a convertible loan. This investment represents a potential 10.5% stake in Ardgowan’s fully diluted share capital.

"After a lengthy build, the team and I are thrilled to now be in full production and filling casks with our own distillate," said Roland Grain, CEO of Ardgowan, in the statement.

The distillery aims to focus on long Sherry cask maturation in European oak for its single malt whisky production.

Ardgowan represents the first operational distillery in the Inverclyde region in more than 100 years, according to the company statement.

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