Portintruan
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Elixir Distillers' first Islay distillery, built on the shore west of Port Ellen at the historic Gartbreck site and officially opened in 2024. Sister operation to Elixir's indie bottling business and the newly-owned Tormore distillery in Speyside; first commercial releases still several years away.
Portintruan is the production site for Kilchoman on the Rhinns of Islay — a smaller, second distillery that Kilchoman opened to handle growing demand. The spirit produced here feeds the Kilchoman range. Not independently branded as a visitor destination but an important part of Kilchoman's expanding footprint on the island.
Core range
Not yet released
Various (planned)
New Islay distillery — production 2022+. First whisky release expected late 2025+.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Islay oysters |
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Where to eat nearby
- Kilchoman Distillery CaféCafé
Where to stay near Portintruan
Portintruan distillery (part of the Portintruan project) is in development on the south Islay coast. For visitor accommodation, Port Ellen (nearest town) has the widest range on this part of the island.
Where to stay near Portintruan
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Portintruan.
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Location
Gartbreck, Islay, PA42 7AP
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Is Portintruan open to visitors?
No — visit the main Kilchoman distillery on the Rhinns of Islay for the visitor experience and farm café.
+Where is Portintruan distillery?
Portintruan is in Islay. Postcode PA42.
+When was Portintruan distillery founded?
Portintruan was founded in 2024, making it roughly 2 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Effectively a Kilchoman sister site — compare all expressions directly with the Kilchoman main range.
Other distilleries owned by Elixir Distillers
Distilleries that share Portintruan's corporate parent — useful context if you're comparing house styles within an owner's stable.
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