Loch Lomond Group opens Luss Distillery
Scottish distiller Loch Lomond Group has opened its multi-million-pound Luss Distillery and visitor centre in Dumbartonshire.
Situated in the village of Luss on the bank of Loch Lomond, the new distillery was converted from the historic Luss smokehouse and the adjacent land on Church Road.
The distillery opens approximately eight months after the Argyle and Bute Council and Luss Estates granted planning permission for the project in February.
The transformed 5,362-square-metre site features four buildings: a retail space, an immersive whisky and gin discovery area, the Ben Lomond Gin Distillery, and a café.
Colin Matthews, founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group and council member of the Scotch Whisky Association, said: “The opening of our new state-of-the-art Luss Distillery marks a major milestone for Loch Lomond Group.
“This investment reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and growth in Scotland’s spirits industry, while also creating new jobs and supporting the local community.
“Luss Distillery is our new brand home and a destination where visitors can step behind the scenes, see how our whiskies and gin are crafted with passion, and taste our expressions that have earned many international awards and acclaim.
“Every detail has been designed to celebrate the character of our spirits and the stunning landscape that inspires them, and we look forward to welcoming our first visitors this week.”
Luss Distillery will serve as the brand home for Loch Lomond whiskies and will include a distillery for its Scottish gin brand, Ben Lomond.
The retail space will showcase the group’s portfolio of whiskies, Champagne and spirits, including Glen Scotia and Littlemill single malts.
Hoping to attract thousands of visitors, the new destination will feature guided tours, gin and whisky tastings, and premium food and drink options.
Paul Hodgkiss Designs designed the new ‘state-of-the-art’ attraction to create a calming connection to nature through the use of natural materials.
Hodgkiss, interior designer behind the project, said: “Designing Luss Distillery was a unique opportunity to celebrate the heritage and innovation of Loch Lomond Group’s celebrated brands.
“We wanted the design to feel rooted in its surroundings while welcoming visitors into a peaceful, contemporary space.
“A defining feature is the series of distinctive diamond windows, inspired by Ben Lomond Gin. These not only create a strong visual identity but also flood the interiors with natural light, opening up dramatic views of the surrounding landscape.
“The result is a distillery that reflects the character of the spirits while connecting visitors to the beauty of Loch Lomond itself.”
The Luss Distillery is now open to visitors and will operate daily from 10am-5pm.
In May this year, Loch Lomond Group made its first move into American whiskey with the purchase of New York Distilling Co.
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