Ardross Distillery, Easter Ross: A Quiet Newcomer
Ardross at a glance
| Region | Highland (Ardross, near Alness, Easter Ross) |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Owner | Greenwood Distillers |
| Visitor centre | No — production-focused |
| Tours | No regular public tours |
| Opening | Not open to the public |
| Website | theardross.com |
Overview
Ardross, near Alness in Easter Ross, is a young, quietly-run distillery focused firmly on making and maturing its whisky rather than on visitors. Backed by Greenwood Distillers, it is building stocks of a Highland single malt in one of the great whisky corners of the north.
The history
Ardross began distilling around 2019, a modern, well-funded venture set in the Easter Ross countryside near the cluster of established distilleries around Alness and Tain.
The water & the land
Ardross draws its water from Loch Dubh.
Ardross had no founding clan — it is a modern distillery near Alness, in historic Munro and Ross country in Easter Ross.
Visiting
Ardross is production-focused and not currently open to the public; check the website for news and releases. The nearby Dalmore and Glenmorangie are the distilleries to visit in this area.
Nearby & more whisky
- Nearby at Alness: Dalmore
- At Tain: Glenmorangie
- The whole picture: Scotch whisky — the full guide
Sources
- Ardross distillery — Wikipedia.
- Greenwood Distillers.