Glasgow distillery

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LocationGlasgow
Founded2015
FounderLiam Hughes, Mike Hayward, Ian McDougall
Water sourceLoch Katrine
Glasgow distillery
Region: Lowland
LocationGlasgow
Founded2015
FounderLiam Hughes, Mike Hayward, Ian McDougall
Water sourceLoch Katrine
No. of stills2 wash stills
2 spirit stills
Capacity440,000 litres

Glasgow distillery is a Scotch whisky, gin and rum distillery in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2][3] In 2020, the distillery was named distillery of the year at the Scottish Whisky Awards.[4][5] Glasgow distillery was the first active distillery in greater Glasgow since 1902 (Clydeside distillery later began production in the city centre in 2017).[6]

The distillery is located in Hillington in south-western Glasgow.[1][3][2] The distillery is near the M8 motorway.

The distillery also has an office and tour facility on West George Street in Glasgow city centre.[7]

History

The distillery was formed with funding from private investors under the direction of founders Liam Hughes, Mike Hayward and Ian MacDougall in 2012.[1][6] Production commenced on 20 March 2015.[1][2]

In 2020, the distillery received a £5.5M loan to enable it to expand.[8]

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