Port Dundas was a single grain distillery in Glasgow that was founded in 1811. It was located on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal and became one of the largest grain producers in Scotland. The founder was Daniel McFarlane & Co. and began using continuous Coffey stills in 1845. This was new technology at the time and revolutionised the Scotch whisky industry. By 1902 it has swallowed up the neighbouring Dundashill and Cowlairs distilleries to become a massive site. It was latterly owned by Diageo and was a key component in the Johnnie Walker blended range of whiskies. Diageo closed the site in 2010, demolishing much of it in 2011, and moving all production to Cameronbridge.
Port Dundas
Lowlands
Established 1811
A massive former grain distillery in Glasgow that played a major role with Johnnie walker.
Spirit Character
A honeyed and soft single grain with elements of vanilla and baking spice warmth.
Taste profile
Cinnamon
Honey
Vanilla
Facts & Figures
RegionLowlands
Established1811
OwnerClosed 2010
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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