Ardgowan distillery
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{{Infobox Scottish Distillery
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| Type = Lowland
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| Location = Inverkip, Scotland, UK
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| Founded = 1896 (original distillery)
2016 (modern distillery)
| Status = Active
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|image_caption = Remains of the first Ardgowan Distillery building, with bars still in Baker Street.
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Ardgowan distillery is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, Scotland.
History
= First distillery =
The original Ardgowan distillery was founded in 1896 and located in Baker Street, Greenock.{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-03-02 |title=DISTILLERY Marks Latest Chapter In Ardgowan Estate’s Colourful 600-Year History |url=https://www.inverclydenow.com/distillery-marks-latest-chapter-in-ardgowan-estate-s-colourful-600-year-history/ |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=Inverclyde Now |language=en-GB}}
Before World War II the distillery was converted to make industrial alcohol that were used in fuel for RAF fighter planes. The distillery was as almost totally destroyed in the Greenock Blitz of 7 May 1941.{{Cite web |last=Dorsey |first=Kristy |date=2017-03-02 |title=Distillery marks new chapter in Ardgowan's colourful history |url=http://www.insider.co.uk/incoming/distillery-marks-new-chapter-ardgowans-9949486 |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=businessInsider |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Ardgowan Distillery |url=https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/distillery/90334/ardgowan-distillery |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=Whiskybase.com |language=en}}
The distillery was rebuilt and continued to work until It finally ceased production in 1952.
= New distillery =
In March 2017, plans for a new £12 million distillery and visitor centre to be built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip were approved by Inverclyde Council. The plans were submitted by the Ardgowan Distillery Company.{{Cite web |first= |date=2 March 2017 |title=12m distillery planned for site linked to Robert the Bruce |url=https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/aps12m-distillery-planned-for-site-linked-to-robert-the-bruce-1454896 |website=The Scotsman}}
In March 2023, Ardgowan spent £100m on Sherry casks to be used in the new distillery.{{Cite web |last=Carruthers |first=Nicola |date=2023-03-02 |title=Ardgowan spends £100m on Sherry casks |url=https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/03/ardgowan-spends-100m-on-sherry-casks/ |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=The Spirits Business |language=en-US}}
In November 2023, work begun work on the new distillery site with plans to start production in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Harper |first=Gavin |date=2023-11-14 |title=Fife construction firm begins work on £20m 'cathedral of whisky' |url=https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/business/4811983/muir-construction-whisky-distillery/ |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=The Courier |language=en-GB}} In April 2025 the distillery announced the appointment of Roland Grain as Chief Executive Officer, and the opening ceremony to be held on 20 June 2025.{{cite web |last=Lang |first=Hannah |title=Ardgowan Distillery Announces CEO Appointment and Grand Opening in June 2025 |website=Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce |date=23 April 2025 |url=https://inverclydechamber.co.uk/ardgowan-distillery-announces-ceo-appointment-and-grand-opening-in-june-2025/ |access-date=18 May 2025}}
References
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{{Whisky distilleries in Scotland}}
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