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The Clydeside Distillery




The next spirit company I’ll discuss is the Clydeside Distillery, located along the historic River Clyde docks. I had the opportunity to visit last year for my tourism assignment, where the distillery generously offered us a complimentary tour. It was an engaging and insightful visit, and we even got to sample some drams!

 



The distillery prides itself in operating on the historic dock heritage in Glasgow. During the tour, they provide an immersive and interactive experience which takes consumers back to 1863 when the docks were first built. From there, we learnt about the whole of the whisky-making process and how the distillery got to where they are now! It was an amazing tour, and I would recommend trying this out when you are next in Glasgow.

 



Our group chose this distillery for our assignment because of its strong commitment to sustainability. They demonstrate a genuine passion for efficient operations and are actively pursuing a ‘Green Tourism Award.’ To achieve this, they implement various sustainable practices throughout the distillery. Their café features locally sourced menu items, reducing transportation needs and food miles. In the whisky-making process, they reuse maturation barrels about six times before selling them to beer makers or repurposing them as scrap wood, minimizing waste. Additionally, the leftover residue, known as draff, is used as cattle feed or converted into gas and electricity.




I highly recommend trying the café's food while you're there—it was perfect for soaking up some whisky after the tour! Plus, the shop has an entire section devoted to Islay whisky (not that I’m biased at all!). It always fills me with pride and comfort to know I’m lucky enough to call Islay home when I see the whisky and spirits produced by Islay distilleries.



 

I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into Clydeside Distillery. I found it was a fantastic visit, and I was inspired by their commitment to sustainability. It's truly exciting to see distilleries embracing a greener future!


I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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Location: Glasgow, UK

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  1. NiamhSOctober 25, 2024 at 11:46 AM

    It was really nice to read about a place where you’ve actually been. I will definitely be trying out their food!

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