We Are Torabhaig
It’s the Torabhaig way to do things differently. From restoring the old farmstead in Torabhaig into our new distillery and home - the second ever licensed Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye. To employing local people with new and different perspectives to be our distillers (our Journeyman), training them to be the next generation experts. To championing local businesses in the gift shop, sponsoring the local shinty team or partnering with the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture.
Our Journey
Join us on our distilleries journey
1630
Caisteal Chamuis changes hands for the last time
Built on the site of an Iron Age fort, Caisteal Chamuis, also known as Knock or Cnoc Castle, changed hands in battle many times over the centuries, the last documented owner being Clan MacDonald in 1632.
1760
Farmhouse at Torabhaig was built
Earliest records dating back to 1763 list Knock House as inhabited and mention a working farm at Torabhaig.
1820
The steading is built using stones from the castle
Long held as a rumour, after analysing the stone of the steading walls and the ruins of Caisteal Chamuis we were able to ascertain that the steading buildings were in fact built with stone taken from the by then derelict castle.
2002
2002
Planning permission is granted
After many years of planning, the permits to build a distillery at Torabhaig are issued in 2002.
2014
2014
Mossburn's renovation product begins
Ground is broken, and the renovation and build are underway. At this point we were expecting the project to take 2 years…
2016
Stills & Washbacks are are installed and commissioned.
The traditional twin copper pot stills and douglas fir washbacks were designed especially for our building and custom built by the venerable Forsyths of Rothes.
2017
Spirit flows.
The moment of truth – distilling at Torabhaig begins.
2021
Torabhaig Single Malt whisky is born.
