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Clydeside

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Founded
2017
Owner
Morrison Glasgow Distillers
Region
lowland
Style
light fruity
Peat
Unpeated

Built into a restored Victorian pumphouse on the north bank of the Clyde next to the Riverside Museum, Clydeside was Glasgow's first new single malt distillery in over a century when it opened in 2017. Run by Tim Morrison, the former owner of Bowmore, and his family.

Our verdict

Clydeside Distillery occupies the beautifully restored Pump House at the Queen's Dock in Glasgow — a Victorian hydraulic pumphouse that once served the shipyards and now sits beside the SSE Hydro arena. Opened 2017, the core range (Stobcross, Loch Long) is well-made Lowland style. The visitor experience in the historic dock building is excellent, and the Glasgow riverside location makes it very accessible.

Best for:Glasgow visitorswaterfront distillery tours

Visiting Clydeside

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Address

The Old Pumphouse, 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow

G3 8QQ

Facilities
  • Shop
  • Café/Restaurant
  • Parking

Core range

Stobcross

46% ABV · Bourbon + STR red wine + sherry

£50

Glasgow distillery — Stobcross is the inaugural standard release. Light Lowland-style spirit.

Nose:
Soft fruit, oak, gentle sherry, vanilla.
Palate:
Layered — fruit, oak, soft sherry, faint baking spice.
Finish:
Medium, drying, sweet.
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Food pairings

WhiskyFoodWhy
Smoked salmon blini or mild Scottish cheese

Getting there

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Where to eat nearby

  • Finnieston restaurant strip
    Area
  • Clydeside Distillery bar
    Bar

Where to stay near Clydeside

The Clydeside Distillery is in the restored Pumphouse at the Queen's Dock, Glasgow — one of the best visitor experiences in Scotland's cities. Glasgow has every type of accommodation from the Grand Central Hotel to budget student guesthouses. The Riverside Museum (500m), Kelvingrove (2 miles), and the Burrell Collection are all nearby.

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Location

The Old Pumphouse, 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow, G3 8QQ

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Frequently asked questions

+Is Clydeside good for tourists?

One of Glasgow's best visitor experiences — combine the Pump House tour with the Finnieston restaurant strip and a riverside walk. Very accessible.

+Where is Clydeside distillery?

Clydeside is in the Lowlands. Postcode G3.

+When was Clydeside distillery founded?

Clydeside was founded in 2017, making it roughly 9 years old.

Compare with similar distilleries

Lowland urban distillery closest in style to Auchentoshan. Building character comparable to Port of Leith in Edinburgh.

lowland
Open

Auchentoshan

4.0

Scotland’s only triple-distilled single malt, producing notably light and delicate spirit. A 10-minute drive from Glasgow and easily the most accessible distillery visit for city-break tourists.

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