Port Ellen

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Visit the Port Ellen Distillery

After 40 years of closure and a turbulent past, Port Ellen distillery reopened on the 19^th 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.

Several sheep graze in a green field, which overlooks the pitched roof of Port Ellen distillery. Beyond the distillery is a sparkling blue sea.

Two swans and their cygnets swim on a blue body of water in front of the white walls of Port Ellen’s distillery building. On one wall, are the words ‘Port Ellen’, Behind the building are hills covered in green trees.

The pitched roof of Port Ellen distillery sits behind a field of purple heather.

Two pitched roofs of Port Ellen distillery are set against a bright blue sky.

A grassy field sits in front of the white walls of Port Ellen’s distillery building. On one wall, printed in large black letters are the words ‘Port Ellen’,

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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.

Getting Here

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/

Opening Hours

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.

Accessibility

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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Events

Christmas Festive Weekends

Stop by for winter cocktails, festive treats, Christmas surprises and 20% off in our distillery stores.

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Gift inspiration

Give the gift of whisky

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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