Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery is situated in Galloway southwest Scotland, 26 miles southeast of Stranraer, 54 miles southwest of Dumfries, 1 mile southwest of Wigtown. Postcode: DG8 9AB.

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This is an interesting attraction on the Whithorn peninsular (the Machars). The drive around is about 45 miles, a full day when visiting all the attractions.

Bladnoch is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in ex Bourbon or Sherry Barrels, 10 to 29 years old, £50 to £5,000.
Bladnoch Whisky Range.

List of all Whisky Distillers in Scotland that can be visited.

Bladnoch Distillery History

1817 - the Distillery was built for John and Thomas McClelland.

1878 - the Distillery was extended to produce more whisky.

1890s - all other distilleries in Galloway closed during hard times.

1957 - Bladnoch Distillery closed.

1960s - Bladnoch re-opened with a number of different owners over the following years, including Bells from 1983 to 1987.

1993 - Bladnoch was closed by the United Distillers Group.

2000 - Bladnoch was re-opened by the Irishman Raymond Armstrong, who had seen the Distillery when on holiday to Galloway in 1994.

2009 - Bladnoch 8 year old single malt is sold.

2014 - Bladnoch Distillery goes into liquidation.

2015 - Bladnoch is bought by the Australian David Prior.

2016 - the Distillery is modernized.

2016 - stocks at the Distillery are used to produce the Samsara, 15 year old Adela, and 25-year old Talia.

2017 - the Distillery is re-opened with a visitor centre.

The Bladnoch Inn is situated across the road from the distillery, popular for drinks and meals, also with outside seating for warm days.