Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre
Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre
Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Conveniently located close to St Andrews, the home of golf, in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife, our whisky distillery sits in a charming 18th century converted farm steading and features whisky distillery tours, tastings, a shop and cafe with an outdoor seating area. The Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm, with tours running daily. In order to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff, we have implemented the following temporary changes: • Limited number of people on tours • One-way system, clear physical distancing signage, hand sanitising stations, masks provided • Contact details required on entry • Pre-booking required for tours • Bookings can be made on our website or by calling our Visitor Centre
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Tallent D
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
The distillery is fairly new but it has a rich history. It’s reachable by bus from St. Andrews. The guide was very knowledgable and answered questions in detail. I tasted 3 of their whisky during the tour all were tasted great. At the shop they also allowed me to taste other brands. They also have a restaurant offering freshly made pastries and a selection of cold and hot beverages. I recommend it for all whisky lovers or anyone who is keen on the distillery process.
Written 6 September 2024
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claireF1519RV
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Business
We were a large group of 30 people. From the tour guide to the people working in the cafe, all were very pleasant and even made the 2 children in the group feel very welcome. The guided tour is well worth doing as it provides an insight not only in to how Kingsbarns Whisky is made but also the history to the distillery. Well worth the visit!
Written 10 September 2024
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Seahurst64
Orlando, FL32 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Excellent tour, displays and tasting experience! I left feeling educated about the process and warm inside from the tasting. The staff was welcoming, kind and very knowledgable. This was a very pleasing and comfortable setting entrenched in Scottish history. This was more than a distillery.
They have three very distinct whiskeys which they guide you to distinguish through the tasting experience. They also have a line of Gin. This was a beautiful and delightful distillery to visit.
They have three very distinct whiskeys which they guide you to distinguish through the tasting experience. They also have a line of Gin. This was a beautiful and delightful distillery to visit.
Written 25 October 2024
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Dadou
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The distillery is new and small but the visit is definitely worth it. Friendly staff, friendly guide and very much appreciated little attention for people who can not drink (everything): you can take what you did not drink during the tasting in small jars that will be provided to you
We feel all the desire and energy of a distillery on a human scale that wants to make its place among the great
We feel all the desire and energy of a distillery on a human scale that wants to make its place among the great
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Written 27 July 2024
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Merci beaucoup d'avoir laissé cet avis; je suis ravis de le lire.
Andrea
Written 28 July 2024
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TEAMREG123
Bath, UK2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Fantastic tour today with Rene who provided a wealth of history and interesting stories about the development of Kingsbarns Distillery and explained the process of making the wonderful whisky and gins developed there. We very much enjoyed our tour and whisky tasting and would heartily recommend to anyone in the area. Looking forward to enjoying the Doocot whisky and Darnley Spiced gin when we get home!
Written 30 October 2024
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Kerry N
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Jul 2024 • Family
Kingsbarns is a lovely modern distillery with friendly staff who are willing to go out of their way to give you the best experience. They do tours in both Whisky and Gin at affordable prices. If you don't get time to do both tours but wish to try before you buy they do allow you to sample if they have a bottle open. The Café serves tea and cake which is a good idea to sober up between the 2 tours. It is so calm even sitting out side the café having a cuppa listening to the birds on a summers day. The toilets are clean, modern and accessible. I always take my family and friends here for a day out when ever they visit.
Written 25 July 2024
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Thank you for leaving such a detailed, helpful review!
Andrea
Written 28 July 2024
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wineandfood63
Dunfermline, UK14 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Really friendly & helpful staff. A taste before you buy of the gins & whisky is brilliant. Selection of these increased since our last visit. We didn't take the tour on this particular visit but did purchase one of the new gins. The cafe has a nice range of items for a light bite or as we had a bigger bite of a cream tea which is a new addition. It had a good choice of filled rolls, lovely homemade haggis rolls, locally sourced light scones, cream & jam & very chocolaty rocky road. Just a nice amount & value for money. Well worth a visit even for the shop & cafe.
Written 30 July 2024
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Stef-cgn-4711
Cologne, Germany8 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Kingsbarns, still considered "young" among distilleries, simply surprised us. Great staff, family atmosphere and the whiskeys, just great. We had a date where we were a very small group, almost a private tour. The small tasting afterwards convinced us to take one or two Kingsbarns with us. All in all, highly recommended.
Written 8 May 2024
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Vielen dank, bis bald!
Andrea
Written 1 June 2024
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C O
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Best whiskey tour we have been on. We went as a group and some having been on tours to other distilleries before and some new. The tour host, Dot, did an amazing job of explaining the history of the area, whiskey making process, and what makes Kingsbarns unique. Dot was clear and made sure all in the group understood throughout.
The cafe had a great selection of food, drinks, and snacks. The building and grounds were stunning, worth a visit in their own right.
All the staff were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Kingsbarns is a must do Distillery tour.
The cafe had a great selection of food, drinks, and snacks. The building and grounds were stunning, worth a visit in their own right.
All the staff were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Kingsbarns is a must do Distillery tour.
Written 22 January 2025
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RebekahPD
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Apr 2024 • Family
What a beautiful distillery. Kingsbarn is newer than most distilleries, and it is the only one close to St. Andrews. If you're making your way back I highly recommend. The tour was informative, the whisky was tasty, the surroundings were beautiful. They also have some fun art pieces for sell made out spent casks, and the cafe was a nice place to grab a bite, whether you like spirits or not.
Written 16 April 2024
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Lovely review; thank you for posting!
Andrea
Written 1 June 2024
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Likely not as the tour takes you into the mash and still area and likely not considered sanitary to have a dog.
If you were to just do a tasting - which I recommend - you could probably have the dog with.
Written 2 February 2025
Hi
Visiting Scotland for the first time.
Can anyone recommend Some good distilleries and castles that we could visit in 1to 2 days.
Our group consist of 6 adults and one 15year old teenage .
Thanks
Written 11 August 2016
Hi,
I hope you enjoy your trip. Distillery choices depend on your spirits of choice. There are now many craft gin distilleries across the UK, but because you asked in the context of a Scotch whisky review, I will stick to those.
Distances & transport are the key deciding factors.
Speyside offers the highest concentration of well known single malt distilleries, and chose those you know and love (eg Glenfiddich). You will learn a great deal of new stuff & taste different varieties not generally available.
If peaty Islays are your preference (eg Ardbeg) then a trip to the island is in order. Otherwise, visit those you can include in your itinerary. Distances are very small compared with Oz, but roads much smaller & slower too.
My favourite distillery tour was Highland Park on Orkney before they opened a visitor centre. The tour was informal, led by distillery employees and ended with the most generous tasting session.
Enjoy your trip!
Written 25 August 2016
Does this attraction have wheelchair access?
Written 8 July 2016
Yes it does, it is mainly on 1 level but has a lift t (elevator) to the tasting room.
Written 9 July 2016
Is it possible to come by bus?
Written 8 February 2016
The Stagecoach service 95 (St Andrews to Leven or vice versa) passes the entrance to the distillery, then there is a short walk (200 yards or so, I would guess) down the track.
Written 9 February 2016
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