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Everything you need to know about Clydeside Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Clydeside Distillery Lowland Whisky 2023 Limited Edition£65.99 Inc VAT -
Clydeside Lowland Whisky Stobcross Inaugural Release£58.99 Inc VAT
A brief History
Clydeside, Lowlands Region, Scotland. Founded in 2017.
Clydeside Distillery is one of the newer additions to Scotland’s whisky scene, sitting right on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. It opened in 2017, bringing single malt production back into a part of the city that was once heavily tied to trade and shipbuilding.
The distillery is located in the historic Pumphouse building, which used to control water levels for the Queen’s Dock. That link to Glasgow’s industrial past is a big part of its identity. While the setting is historic, the distillery itself is modern, built to produce a clean and consistent style of whisky.
Clydeside was created with a clear aim: produce a light, approachable Lowland-style single malt that appeals to both new and experienced whisky drinkers. It’s not trying to compete with heavily peated or heavily sherried whiskies — instead, it focuses on clarity and balance.
Taste Profile
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| Malty / Cereal | Fruity | Sweet |
Clydeside whiskies are typically light and fresh. You’ll often notice orchard fruit like apple and pear, followed by honey sweetness and a soft malt base.
The oak influence is gentle, adding a touch of vanilla without overpowering the whisky. There’s no peat, and the overall style is clean and easy to drink — very much in line with traditional Lowland character.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Apple / Pear |
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Malt / Biscuit / Toast |
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Honey |
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Vanilla |
Most Popular Bottles
Clydeside Stobcross
The main core release, named after the original dock area. Light, smooth, and fruit-forward.
Clydeside Napier
A slightly more developed expression with added depth from cask influence.
Clydeside Cask Strength / Limited Editions
Occasional releases offering more intensity and variation.
The range is still expanding as the distillery’s stock matures.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Clydeside Distillery
Address: 100 Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8QQ
 Open in Maps |
 www.theclydeside.com |
 +44 (0)141 212 1401 |
Visitor Centre & Opening Times
Yes — Clydeside has a well-developed visitor centre.
Typical opening hours
- Daily
- Around 10:00 – 17:00
Tours cover whisky production along with the history of Glasgow’s docklands.
Ownership History
Owner
- Morrison Glasgow Distillers Ltd
Background
- Part of the Morrison family whisky business
Clydeside is a modern distillery with roots in a long-established whisky family.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
The Clydeside Distillery is located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow, within the historic Queen’s Dock area. It opened in 2017, making it one of the newer additions to Scotland’s whisky industry.
The distillery building is a restored dockside pumphouse, linking the site to Glasgow’s maritime and shipbuilding heritage. It was developed by Morrison Glasgow Distillers, a company with longstanding ties to the Scotch whisky trade.
Clydeside is part of the revival of distilling in Glasgow, a city that historically had a major role in whisky blending and export rather than production.
Production
- Spirit Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
- Region: Lowlands (Glasgow)
- Stills: Copper pot stills
- Water Source: Loch Katrine
- Cask Policy: Primarily ex-bourbon with some sherry cask maturation
The distillery focuses on producing a light, elegant Lowland-style spirit suited to early drinking and longer maturation.
Whisky Style
Clydeside whisky typically shows:
- Light to medium body
- Sweet malt character
- Citrus and orchard fruit
- Vanilla and gentle oak
- Clean, smooth finish
The style aligns with traditional Lowland whisky characteristics.
Key Expressions
- Clydeside Stobcross – First core release
- Limited small batch and cask-specific releases
The range is still developing as stocks mature.
Significance
The Clydeside Distillery represents the revival of whisky distilling in Glasgow, reconnecting the city with production after decades of absence.
It also reflects the modern wave of urban distilleries, combining heritage buildings with contemporary whisky production.
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