Lowland Scotch producer reaches £12.6m valuation following latest funding

An estimated £15m has been raised by Ardgowan Distillery Company Limited, an Inverkip-based producer of premium Lowland single malt and blended malt Scotch whiskies. This funding round gives the business an estimated post-money valuation of £12.6m.

The company was incorporated in 2016 to serve discerning whisky drinkers globally, with established distribution across Europe, North America, and Asia. Its commercial activities include the sale of the Clydebuilt range, private cask ownership opportunities, and the provision of distillery tours.

Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 show the firm had 10 employees, while LinkedIn data indicates a current headcount of 13 at its state of the art West coast facility. The business also lists investment as a specialty alongside its beverage production. Previous capital raised by the company totaled £1.1m during 2025. Total funding for 2026 reached £14m following this allotment in May.