Ardnamurchan
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The most westerly distillery on the British mainland, run by renowned independent bottler Adelphi and powered by 100% renewable energy. Produces both peated and unpeated spirit which is then blended in the flagship AD bottling.
Ardnamurchan is one of the most compelling new Scottish distilleries — on the most westerly peninsula of mainland Britain, 100% renewable-energy powered, producing both peated and unpeated spirit from Adelphi's renowned cask management. The AD series blends the two to varying ratios by year. The location (accessible only by single-track road or ferry) makes a visit a genuine adventure.
Visiting Ardnamurchan
Contact distillery
Glenbeg, Ardnamurchan
PH36 4JG
- Shop
- Café/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
AD/
46.8% ABV · 65% bourbon, 35% sherry; mixed peated and unpeated
Western Highland peninsula distillery — peated and unpeated runs married. Genuinely characterful for a young whisky; non-chill-filtered, no colouring, fully transparent disclosure.
- Nose:
- Soft peat, citrus, vanilla, oak.
- Palate:
- Balanced — light peat, vanilla, citrus, gentle sherry.
- Finish:
- Medium-long, gently smoky, drying.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| AD Peated | Smoked venison or wild boar | Bold peated spirit suits equally bold wild game. |
| AD Unpeated | Langoustines or west coast shellfish | The unpeated coastal spirit pairs beautifully with west coast shellfish. |
Getting there
Car essential. Single-track road via Lochaber (3-4 hours from Glasgow) or ferry from Tobermory or Corran. Remote and deliberately so.
Where to eat nearby
- Kilchoan HotelHotel
Nearest village, 10 min from distillery.
- Salen HotelHotel
Salen village, 30 min east on the peninsula.
Where to stay near Ardnamurchan
Ardnamurchan distillery is at the western tip of the Ardnamurchan peninsula — the most westerly point of the British mainland. Getting here requires a single-track road from Salen (15 miles) or the Corran ferry from Fort William. Kilchoan village (2 miles) has a small hotel. Fort William (via ferry and road) is 1.5 hours away. Plan an overnight: the peninsula is too good to rush through.
Closest accommodation to the distillery.
Various cottages on the peninsula.
Where to stay near Ardnamurchan
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Ardnamurchan.
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Location
Glenbeg, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4JG
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Is Ardnamurchan really that remote?
Yes — it's one of the most inaccessible distilleries in Scotland by road. The journey (single-track through Lochaber) is genuinely beautiful. Allow a full day from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
+What does AD stand for?
Ardnamurchan Distillery — the core expression naming convention uses AD followed by the year of production.
+Where is Ardnamurchan distillery?
Ardnamurchan is in west highland, in the Highlands. Postcode PH36.
+When was Ardnamurchan distillery founded?
Ardnamurchan was founded in 2014, making it roughly 12 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Philosophy and renewable energy ethos closest to Kilchoman. Spirit quality of the indie bottlings rivals established names.
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