ABOUT US:
Some time ago, the old farmstead at Torabhaig was identified as the perfect location for a small, traditional distillery, with all the factors needed to make good, robust island whisky. We were also fortunate to start with a handsome, rugged building which just needed some love and attention.
Our 19th century steading has been fully restored to hold gleaming copper stills and traditional wooden washbacks and should allow us to produce whisky here for the next two hundred years.
Torabhaig has been a fully operational Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery since January 2017, the first to be built on Skye in 190 years and only the second legal malt whisky distillery ever to operate on the island.
In March 2024 we launched the third expression in our Torabhaig Legacy Series, Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine. As with Torabhaig 2017 and Torabhaig Allt Gleann, you can still explore the elegant side of peat smoke which has become our signature. The difference with this third expression is we have blanced the peat smoke with a delicate influence from our sherry casks.
TYPES OF TOUR:
Our Regular Tour will take you behind the scenes into the heart of the production area and give you a unique insight into life in a working Hebridean Island distillery. As well as sharing a wealth of local knowledge and lore about a site rich in history, our guides will lead you to experience all stages of the whisky making process from grain to spirit, before concluding with a tutored whisky tasting.
Our Whisky and Chocolate Pairing Tour is a collaboration between Torabhaig Distillery and local chocolatier, Chocolates of Glenshiel. On this tour, you will experience the regular tour until you come to our tasting room where we will introduce you to three different expressions from the Torabhaig Cellars. Each expression will be paired with a chocolate from a selection, handcrafted for us by Chocolates of Glenshiel. We believe we have come up with three exquisite pairings and now invite you to come along and find out for yourself.
On our premium Warehouse Tour, you will be afforded all that is offered on our regular tour followed by a visit to our warehouse where two specially selected casks will be dipped for you to taste. This is an in-depth tour lasting approximately 2 hours. This tour runs once or twice a week so it is advisable to book well in advance.
VISITOR CENTRE OPENING TIMES:
Normal opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm. Please click through to our website to check if there are any changes to our opening times on the day you are visiting. The Visitor Centre offers tours of the distillery, a café and shop, combining in a warm, welcoming experience for those visiting the beautiful Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye.
PRICES AND LENGTH OF TOUR:
Regular Tour of the distillery lasts around 45 minutes and costs £20 per person, £5 admission for those under the age of 18. We do not admit children aged 12 and under to the production area. The Maximum number of people on a tour is 8.
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing Tour lasts around 60 minutes and costs £30 per person. This tour is only available to those aged 18 and over. The Maximum number of people on a tour is 8.
Warehouse Tour lasts approximately 2 hours and costs £75 per person. This tour is only available to those aged 18 and over.
The maximum number of people on each tour will be 7.
For more detail on each tour and to book your place on the tour of your choice, please visit the booking portal on our website. You will find updated information on our opening hours and availability of tours. Please do not hesitate to phone ahead for advice and/or let us know of any particular requirements.
Updated information and advice can be obtained on 01471 833447, by e-mailing info@torabhaig.com or on www.torabhaig.com
