Caol Ila Distillery
Caol Ila
Caol Ila Distillery is just a short walk from Persabus (20 mintues across the farm) Enjoy drams from the bar, with picturesque vies across the Sound of Islay to Jura. Teas, coffees, cakes and cheese and meat platters, soup and steak pies.
Caol ila is open 7 days a week 10am-5pm With a bar open daily from 10.00am-4.15pm, with last orders at 4.15pm you can simply walk from your accommodation and all enjoy a dram, or hop in the car, it is a 5 minute drive from Persabus. All tour availability can be found and booked online at – https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/caol-ila For all other enquiries the contact number is 01496 302769.
Bruichladdich Distillery
The Laddie shop and visitor centre is open seven days a week 10:00 – 17:30 (last tastings 17:00) from April 1 – October 31. Bruichladdich Distillery is a 30 minute drive from Persabus, or hop on the bus.
Experiences:
Distillery Tour – 10:00 daily £25pp
Warehouse Experience – 11:30 daily £50pp
Bruichladdich Experience – 13:30 Monday-Saturday £75pp
The Botanist Gin Experience – 14:30 Monday & Thursday £35pp
The Botanist Cocktail Experience – 14:30 Wednesday, Friday & Saturday £40pp
We are also now offering the purchase of drams and flights over and above our complimentary shop samples.
Distillery tours & tastings can be booked online at https://www.bruichladdich.com/pages/tours and gin experiences on https://www.thebotanist.com/pages/tour-booking
For more details go to the website here Distillery Tours – Bruichladdich Distillery or call 01496 850190
Bowmore Distillery
The distillery is open to visitors all year round Mondays to Thursdays 9.30am to 5pm; Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9.30am to 5pm. Sundays closed. Bowmore is just a 20 minute drive from Persabus, or why not hop on the bus
The Bowmore Whisky Tasting Bar is open from Monday to Saturday 11am – 4.30pm. Join us at the Bowmore tasting bar for a relaxing tasting, overlooking Loch Indaal. Select your drams from our tasting menu, sit back and enjoy the views.
INTENTIONAL CRAFT, TOUR AND WAREHOUSE EXPERIENCE – DISCOVER HOW OUR WHISKY IS CRAFTED WITH INTENT AT EVERY STAGE £85
CASK DISCOVERY WAREHOUSE TASTING – EXPLORE WHERE OUR SPIRIT AGES WITH EXCELLENCE AND EXPERIENCE WHISKY STRAIGHT FROM THE CASK £65
BOWMORE SIGNATURE CASK TOUR – EXPLORE THE DEPTHS OF FLAVOUR UNIQUE TO BOWMORE £25
Check availability and make a reservation online at www.bowmore.com For all other enquiries call 01496 810441.
Deer Island Rum Distillery
Rum distillery in Craighouse, Jura. For more information visit the website here Scottish Spiced Rum – Deer-Island (deerisland.co.uk)
Jura Distillery
The ferry to Jura runs regularly from Port Askaig, it’s just a 5 minute drive to the ferry from Persabus.
Shop and visitor centre open from 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Please book ahead for tours by calling 01496 820 385 for further details or email us at [email protected]
Kilchoman Distillery
Definitely worth a visit. The restaurant is fantastic and with Machir Bay just a short drive along from the Distillery why not visit this spectacular beach? (One of Islay’s most stunning beaches, a ‘must see’)
The Visitor Centre, Shop & Café is open every day except Saturay from 10am to 5pm. The café is open for lunches between noon and 15.30pm (booking essential) A selection of teas, barista-style coffee and homebaking is served from 10am to 4pm. Drams are available to purchase in the visitor centre. Distillery Classic tours are available throughout the day and Limited Edition tour takes place at 11am and the Roving Tasting starts at 2.30pm. Please check the website for full details and to book. Website: www.kilchomandistillery.com Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01496 850 011
Laphroaig Distillery
Open seven days from 9.45 to 5pm. A 40 minute drive from Persabus, or hop on a local bus.
Visit the museum, shop and lounge bar (open 10am to 4pm with last orders 15.45pm) You can also book for one of several tours and tasting experiences. See more here Book a Distillery Tour – Official Laphroaig Whisky Site – Laphroaig Please call to book ahead on 01496 302418 or email [email protected]. www.laphroaig.com .
Lagavulin Distillery
Lagavulin is a 40 minute drive from Persabus. The Distillery is open Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm.The bar is open daily from 10.30am-5pm, with last orders at 4.15pm. All tour availability can be found and booked online at https://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/lagavulin. For all other enquiries please telephone 01496 302749.
Lussa Gin Distillery, Jura
Monday to Friday from 11am until 4.30pm. Tours are bookable online at www.lussagin.com. Tel 01496 820196). Visit www.lussagin.com
Port Ellen Distillery
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.Visit Port Ellen | Whisky Distillery Tours | Malts
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