Glenglassaugh

Glenglassaugh Distillery is a storied single malt Scotch whisky producer, originally founded in 1875 and located in the stunning coastal landscape of Portsoy, Scotland. Our task was to create a digital experience that matched the distillery’s rich heritage and natural inspiration. The goal was to reflect the artisanal craftsmanship of Glenglassaugh while making their offerings accessible to a modern, global audience. We aimed to capture the coastal essence and craft-focused narrative of the brand, inviting whisky enthusiasts to explore the spirit of Glenglassaugh.

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing a fullscreen video of the ocean with a product bottle and the navigation bar

New Digital Experience

We created a completely new digital experience for Glenglassaugh, focusing on reflecting the brand’s heritage and the natural beauty of its coastal setting. We worked closely with their brand guidelines to ensure that every element was on-brand, adhering to specific color palettes, typography, and visual style to reinforce Glenglassaugh’s iconic identity. The website was designed to support major markets globally, featuring flexible design elements that could be easily adapted to different languages and regional needs.

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing a product carousel featuring Sandend Single Malt Whisky

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing three products on a sandy background with the headline

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing a full-width video of the landscape and the headline

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing an image gallery laid out in a masonry style

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing the product description section, including interactive drop-downs for the color, nose, and taste

Desktop design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing a product carousel

Responsive design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing the main landing page with a video background and product bottle

Responsive design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing an interactive timeline slider

Responsive design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing the product page for Portsoy Whisky

Responsive design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing a product carousel

Responsive design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing a featured video and animated button

Responsive design for Glenglassaugh Scotch Whisky, showing the biographies of the people of Glenglassaugh and their portraits

Age Gate Implementation

Given that Glenglassaugh produces alcoholic beverages, we implemented an age gate to comply with legal regulations. This feature ensures that only users of legal drinking age can access the site, providing a seamless yet compliant browsing experience.

Desktop design showing the age gate form for Glenglassaugh