Clydeside Stobcross 700ML

Clydeside Stobcross 700ML is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV with no chill-filtration and natural color. This core expression from The Clydeside Distillery earned a Silver medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2025, affirming its standing among Glasgow's modern generation of single malts.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46%  |  Origin: Lowlands, Scotland  |  Style: NAS Single Malt  |  Distillery: The Clydeside Distillery, Glasgow

Production & Heritage

The Clydeside Distillery sits on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow, housed within the restored Queen's Dock Pump House — a Victorian-era building with deep ties to Glasgow's shipbuilding past. Founded in 2017 by Tim Morrison of the renowned Morrison whisky family, the distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and processes 100% Scottish barley. Stobcross, named after the historic Glasgow district surrounding the distillery, is a marriage of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry barrels. The whisky is produced using water drawn from Loch Katrine, the same source that has supplied Glasgow's drinking water since 1859, and is bottled unchillfiltered at 46% ABV with no added color.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe donut peaches and Madagascar vanilla before shifting into apple crisp, maple-sweetened granola, and a gentle layer of honey. Behind the fruit and baking spice, a green herbaceous quality adds freshness.

Taste: The entry is honeyed and rounded, giving way to nectarines, pears, and soft apple compote at the mid-palate. As it develops, cinnamon spice, malted barley, and hints of white pepper provide structure, while a quiet note of milk chocolate emerges toward the peak.

Finish: The finish is fresh and medium in length, with lingering orchard fruit and a clean, lightly spiced fade. A faint sweetness from the sherry influence stays through the final moments.

How to Drink Stobcross

Stobcross is best appreciated neat or with a few drops of water, which opens the tropical and floral aromatics considerably. At 46% ABV without chill-filtration, it holds its texture well over ice without losing definition.

• Highball: The orchard fruit brightness and clean finish make Stobcross an ideal candidate for a whisky highball with quality soda water and a lemon twist.
• Penicillin: The honeyed sweetness and cinnamon spice integrate naturally with the honey-ginger-lemon framework of this modern classic.
• Bobby Burns: As a Lowland malt with sherry cask influence, it complements sweet vermouth and Bénédictine without overpowering either.

Best For

• Introducing someone to Lowland single malt Scotch whisky
• Building a collection of Scottish regional expressions
• Gifting a whisky enthusiast exploring newer distilleries
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert or cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stobcross taste like? Stobcross leads with honeyed orchard fruit — peaches, pears, and apple compote — layered with cinnamon, malted barley, and a touch of milk chocolate. The finish is fresh and fruit-forward with gentle spice.

How does Stobcross compare to Bruichladdich Classic Laddie? Both are unchillfiltered, natural-color single malts bottled at 50% and 46% ABV respectively, but they come from very different regions. Classic Laddie is an Islay malt with more pronounced maritime and cereal character, while Stobcross is a Lowland whisky that leans into orchard fruit, honey, and sherry-cask sweetness.

Is Stobcross good for sipping neat? Yes — the 46% ABV and unchillfiltered bottling deliver enough texture and complexity for neat drinking, while the fruit-forward profile keeps it approachable without requiring dilution.

Where is Stobcross made? Stobcross is distilled at The Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow, Scotland, located in the restored Queen's Dock Pump House on the River Clyde. It is classified as a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky.

What foods pair well with Stobcross? The honeyed, fruit-driven profile pairs well with aged Comté or Gruyère cheese, smoked salmon on oatcakes, apple tart or tarte Tatin, roasted pork loin with stone fruit chutney, and dark chocolate with sea salt.

What sizes does Stobcross come in? The standard bottling is 700ml, which is the primary size available for this expression.

Is Stobcross worth the price? Stobcross positions as an accessible entry into a young but serious distillery, sitting in the mid-range price tier for NAS single malts. The unchillfiltered, natural-color bottling at 46% ABV represents genuine quality commitment at its price point, particularly for a distillery still in its early years of production.

Why Stobcross?

Stobcross represents the signature statement of The Clydeside Distillery — one of Glasgow's first new malt distilleries in over a century. The dual-cask maturation in ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry barrels produces a balanced interplay between tropical fruit brightness and warm baking spice that distinguishes it from the lighter, more grassy Lowland stereotype. Its 2025 IWSC Silver medal validates the distillery's approach of prioritizing substance over shortcuts: no chill-filtration, no artificial color, and a bottling strength that preserves the spirit's full character. For anyone tracking the new wave of Scottish distilling, Stobcross is a compelling snapshot of Glasgow's revival.