Sit with the Malt Master, taste five single-cask whiskies and blend your own 20cl bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt. This 90-minute, 18+ hands-on session includes a distillery tour and an insider’s look at cask influence and balance.
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You take a seat in the Sample Room as peat smoke and warm oak hang in the air; beyond the window, stacked casks sleep in No.1 Warehouse and a low burn threads down from the Campsie Fells. The Malt Master places five cask-strength samples before you—American oak, European oak, sherry, bourbon—each a small geography of flavour.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Light—able to stand, walk short distances and taste for the session duration
Wildlife
History
Glengoyne traces roots to the 19th century and has long emphasised non-peated Highland-style single malt and traditional cask ageing practices.
Conservation
The distillery encourages responsible tasting and packaging recycling; local producers are increasingly focused on energy efficiency and sustainable water use in spirit production.
Reserve your spot on the Whisky Making Experience at Glengoyne Distillery today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid photo ID
You must be 18+ and have government-issued ID to participate and receive your bottle.
Arrive early
Plan to be at the Welcome Office at least 10 minutes before the start to check in and avoid missing the tour.
Pace your tasting
Sample deliberately—compare sherry vs bourbon casks first, then adjust your blend incrementally to avoid palate fatigue.
Plan transport
Public transit options exist but can be infrequent; consider driving or booking a return transfer if you plan to buy bottles.
Government-issued photo ID
Required to prove you are 18+ to participate and collect your bottle.
Weatherproof jacket
Useful if you’ll walk the grounds—Scotland’s weather changes quickly.
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Comfortable shoes
You’ll tour the distillery and warehouse on stone and uneven surfaces.
Notebook & pen
Handy for recording your blend recipe and tasting notes.