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Visit Bowmore
Distillery
For those who cross the seas to visit us and experience this precious, life-affirming corner of the world, we believe nothing better conveys Bowmore than experiencing our enchanting and historic Distillery.
Distillery Experiences
Visit us to discover why here at Bowmore, we not only believe in the inherent power of time in creating our whiskies, but also its role in shaping our distillery, both in the past and today.
Beautiful, comfortable and tranquil, the Bowmore Distillery Cottages offer a unique place to stay in the heart of Islay, neighbouring the grounds of its oldest distillery.
Bowmore distillery
Bowmore Distillery
School St, Bowmore
Isle Of Islay
PA43 7JS
Scotland
OUR OPENING TIMES
| Monday - | 10.00am - 17.00pm (Distillery Shop, pre-booked private and trade experiences only) |
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| Tuesday - | 09.30am - 17.00pm |
| Wednesday - | 09.30am - 17.00pm |
| Thursday - | 09.30am - 17.00pm |
| Friday - | 10.00am - 17.00pm |
| Saturday - | 09.30am - 17.00pm |
| Sunday - | Closed |
Bowmore Whisky Tasting Bar
Open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 4.30 pm, the Bowmore Whisky Bar invites you to relax and enjoy a unique tasting experience with views across Loch Indaal. Choose from our carefully curated whisky tasting menu and discover some of Bowmore’s rarest and exclusive single malts.
Expressive, captivating and cosy – our bar is the perfect place to savour distillery exclusives and old favourites alike. No booking required, we look forward to welcoming you. For large groups, we recommend getting in touch as seating is limited.
Upcoming Closures:
Our distillery and visitor centre will be closed for the festive season from the 23rd of December and will reopen on the 5th of January.
Production Schedule:
Our distillery operates in defined production cycles and is not in production every day of the year. Like many Scotch whisky distilleries, we pause at certain times to carry out essential maintenance and improvements. During these periods, visitor experiences may be adjusted accordingly.
We recommend contacting us in advance of your visit to confirm whether production will be underway; however, as an active production site, unplanned shutdowns may also occur without notice. Whether the stills are running or resting, our doors are open to share stories, flavours, and experiences you’ll never forget.
FAQs
Distillery
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Responsible Enjoyment
Scotland enforces a strict zero-tolerance approach to drink driving. The only way to ensure you're within the legal limit is to completely avoid alcohol if you plan to drive.
If you are joining us for a whisky tasting experience, please ensure alternative travel arrangements are in place. Islay offers a reliable bus service which runs Monday to Saturday, and local taxi services are also available. – see here for more information.
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Accessibility Note
Please get in touch if you require any information about specific access needs or if you need advice on planning your visit and we will do our best to help. Please note that our whisky bar is accessed by a set of seven steps, there are also some steps on our distillery tour route, please reach out to us ahead of your visit and we will be happy to assist.
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Private Experiences
If you would like to arrange a bespoke experience, contact us and a member of our team will be in touch to help plan your visit.
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Pet Information
Dogs are very welcome in our Visitor Centre, Shop, and Bar! However, for safety reasons, dogs are not allowed in our production areas or warehouses – except for guide dogs.
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Experience Bookings
Due to the limited number of spaces available on our experiences, we would advise booking in advance – particularly for bigger groups. We will always try to accommodate guests who turn up on the day, but we cannot guarantee a place on any of our experiences. Don’t worry if you can’t find a booking, you can always relax at the Bowmore bar – the perfect spot to savour our whiskies. Choose from our extensive menu, settle in, and enjoy the views.
REACH OUT TO US
Call us to +44 (0) 1496 810441 or +44 (0) 1496 301228
or write us using the contact form.
