Ardross Distillery: Alness, Highlands
Updated: 23 hours ago
Ardross Distillery is a new Scotch whisky distillery planned for the Highlands near Alness, in Ross-shire. The sources we found describe a project in development, so this profile gives the plans as reported and their dates.
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Ardross at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Ardross |
Location | Highland, Scotland |
Ownership | Ownership and project status require producer verification |
History / origin | Highland whisky distillery project; no named mature release confirmed |
Whisky characteristics | Highland whisky distillery project; no named mature release confirmed |
Visiting | Consult current official visitor information; not every distillery is open to tours. |
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Where is Ardross Distillery?
The site is near Alness in the Highlands, a few miles north of Dalmore, in an area that also includes the Invergordon and Teaninich distilleries. Map listings place it near Loch Dubh and Ardross Castle.
What was reported
November 2016: WhiskyExperts, citing the Press and Journal, reported that Ardross Investments Ltd had submitted plans for the distillery.
The plans described a capacity of 1 million litres of alcohol a year, jobs for up to 15 people, and a visitor centre with views over Loch Dubh, plus warehouses and offices.
The 2016 report expected completion in 2018, and said early public objections about access roads had been answered by a change to the plans.
Retailer pages from whic now say Ardross is expected to present its first single malt bottlings in 2027.
Gaps
We did not find an official website or recent news that loaded, so the current owner, still set up and opening status are not confirmed here. We will update this profile when we can verify them.
Sources
Sources: WhiskyExperts, 23 November 2016; whic distillery pages; Mapcarta location entry. Read on 21 October 2026.
What makes Ardross distinctive?
Highland whisky distillery project; no named mature release confirmed
Ardross whisky bottles and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
No verified regularly marketed whisky release | NAS / edition varies | Check label | Historic, limited or unconfirmed availability. |
Named expressions include historic or limited releases and do not guarantee current availability, strength or specifications. Check the producer's labels.
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Frequently asked questions about Ardross
Where is Ardross located?
Highland, Scotland.
Who owns or operates Ardross?
Ownership and project status require producer verification.
What is distinctive about Ardross?
Highland whisky distillery project; no named mature release confirmed
What whisky is associated with Ardross?
The regular mature whisky range is not verified.
Can you tour Ardross?
Please check the producer's current visitor information; not all locations welcome visitors.
Sources and editorial checks
Existing history and sources are retained above. Ownership, operating status, bottlings and tours may change.
Status clarification: this article discusses a project. It does not imply that legally matured whisky is already available.
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 | Filip Janczak Storyteller, drinker and explorer of all things whisky. Read more about the person behind Whisky Clan and explore additional reviews and distillery guides. |
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