Watt Whisky - LSO Report
Argyll and Bute Council · 25 November 2025
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Classification: OFFICIAL LSO REPORT WATT WHISKY CAMPBELTOWN WHISKY COMPANY LTD, ON AND OFF SALES, 6 CROSS STREET, CAMPBELTOWN, PA28 6HU Watt Whisky are a small, family run Whisky producer seeking to licence their new retail unit with the ability to offer tasting and small ticketed tasting events to promote and sell their own brand of whisky. The premises have been running successfully by means of occasional licence for the past 6 weeks without incident. OPERATING PLAN Q1 Proposed: On and off sales Q2 On sales core hours Proposed: Mon – Sun 1100 – 2200 Q3 Off sales core hours Proposed: Mon – Sun 1000 - 2200 Q4 Seasonal Variations Proposed: Although the core hours stated are from 10/11am till 10pm, we wouldn’t intend to operate continuously during these hours. In general, the shop would be open from 10am till 5pm, with the potential to offer small group in-store tastings in the evenings or at weekends subject to demand. From experience, people often try to book these at very short notice/on the day. Additionally, during peak retail periods such as whisky festivals and the run up to Christmas we would anticipate having extended retail opening hours. LSO proposal discussed and agreed: Although the core hours stated are from 10/11am till 10pm, we wouldn’t intend to operate continuously during these hours. In general, the shop would be open from 10am till 5pm, with the potential to offer small group in-store tastings in the evenings or at weekends subject to demand. From experience, people often try to book these at very short notice/on the day. Additionally, during peak retail periods such as whisky festivals and the run up to Christmas we would anticipate having extended retail opening hours within core hours.” The applicant is aware of Board policy and asks this request to be considered favourably. Q5 Activities Proposed: no additional activities requested. LSO proposal, discussed and agreed: add recorded music
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Classification: OFFICIAL 5(f) any other activities Proposed: The main purpose of the premises is a retail shop to promote and sell our own brand of whisky. The on-trade activity will be limited to selling tasting flights and ticketed small group in-store tastings with a focus on brand education and discovery. We hope this will add to the tourist offering in Campbeltown for visiting whisky enthusiasts. LSO discussed and agreed: The main purpose of the premises is a retail shop to promote and sell our own brand of whisky. The on-trade activity will be limited to selling tasting flights and ticketed small group in-store tastings with a focus on brand education and discovery. We hope this will add to the tourist offering in Campbeltown for visiting whisky enthusiasts. We also anticipate offering mail order/remote sales within the UK and hosting online tastings with accompanying tasting pack. The LSO has discussed the regulations around remote sales and delivery with applicant and has offered continued support should it be necessary. - Remote Sales of Alcohol | Argyll and Bute Council Q6 Children and Young Persons Terms Proposed: Children and young persons will be allowed entry to the shop when accompanied by a responsible adult. No children or young persons will be admitted to ticketed tasting events. LSO proposed and agreed: Children and Young Persons will be allowed entry to the shop when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No Children or Young Persons will be admitted to ticketed tasting events. Ages Proposed: Children and young persons from 0 - 17 years old LSO proposed and agreed: Children 5 – 15 Young Persons 16 & 17 Times Proposed: From 10am until 6pm. Or from 10am until 9pm during ‘late night shopping’ hours in November and December. Parts Proposed: The shop consists of 1 public room and two storage rooms. Children (and the public in general) would only have access to the main shop area. LSO proposed and agreed: Children and Young Persons will have access to all public areas. Q7 Capacity Proposed: Normally 6 - 10 people, up to a maximum of around 16.
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Classification: OFFICIAL LAYOUT PLAN Has been submitted. Access to the shared toilet for customer use to has been agreed with the relevant shared business owner although most ticketed tours would be out with the retail hours of the other relevant proprietor. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Graeme Baird <theoldbookshelf01@btconnect.com> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 at 10:47 Subject: Toilet Use To: kate@wattwhisky.com <kate@wattwhisky.com> Hullo Kate, Further to our recent conversation, this is to confirm that I am more than happy for customers to use the toilet attached to our respective businesses. Yours aye Graeme Baird The Old Bookshelf 8 Cross Street Campbeltown
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Classification: OFFICIAL
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Classification: OFFICIAL