Filming at Ardgowan Distillery: The Cathedral of Whisky

Wrapped in Kalzip’s dual-tone bronze and red copper aluminium, the building’s flowing roofline and seamless façade deliver instant cinematic impact. It’s a structure that naturally performs on camera, and it was a pleasure to interview several key stakeholders behind it, including the founder, Roland.

Designed by Spitzbart & Partners and technically delivered by Hypostyle Architects, the distillery’s complex roof geometry demanded a highly flexible cladding solution, something Kalzip’s standing seam system was uniquely positioned to provide. Installed by Fowler McKenzie, the finished envelope feels both sculptural and deeply rooted in the surrounding Inverclyde landscape.

To showcase this, we captured the architecture using a combination of ground and aerial footage, highlighting the building’s form and the craftsmanship behind it. In the final edit, we brought together the design narrative, the material innovation and the ambition that shaped this “cathedral of whisky.”

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