Torabhaig Distillery: Skye's Second Licensed Distillery
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Torabhaig is a small, independent distillery at Teangue on the Sleat peninsula of the Isle of Skye. It is the island's second licensed distillery and the first new one since Talisker was established in 1830. Its first whisky, the Legacy Series 2017, went on sale in February 2021. The distillery describes its house style as 'smoke with taste'.
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Torabhaig at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Region | Islands, Scotland |
Ownership | Mossburn Distillers / Marussia group |
History | Distilling began 2017 |
Whisky and production | The Legacy Series tracks its developing smoky whisky style |
Named expressions | Torabhaig Allt Gleann, Torabhaig Cnoc Na Mòine, Torabhaig Sound of Sleat |
Visits | Verify public access, current tours and opening times with the distillery before travelling. |
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Quick facts
Location: Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RE
Planning permission: 2002, under original owner Sir Iain Noble
Built: work began 2014, completed 2017, in a converted former farm steading designed by Simpson and Brown
Cost: estimated at more than 5 million pounds
Equipment: two copper stills and wooden washbacks, stated capacity 500,000 litres a year
Owner: Mossburn Distillers, a subsidiary of Marussia Beverages BV (per Wikipedia and The Single Cask)
First release: Legacy Series 2017, February 2021
History
Planning permission came in 2002 under Sir Iain Noble. After his death the project was acquired by Mossburn Distillers. Building began in 2014 and finished in 2017 inside a converted farm steading. A gap of 187 years separates Talisker's opening from Skye's next licensed distillery, as The Single Cask points out.
In 2019 the distillery adopted a baby goat called Goaty as its official mascot. In 2021 two bottles of the first whisky were auctioned for charity, and in 2022 some of the whisky was selected for preservation by the National Museum of Scotland.
House style
The official site says Torabhaig loves exploring subtle, elegant peat inspired by its surroundings and community. Its releases are described as peated.
The Legacy Series
The distillery is capturing its house style in a run of limited Legacy Series chapters, shown on the official site as:
Chapter 1: 2017
Chapter 2: Allt Gleann, named after a burn that feeds the distillery, released summer 2021 at 46% ABV, plus a Batch Strength version
Chapter 3: Cnoc na Moine
Chapter 4: Sound of Sleat, plus a Batch Strength version
Taigh, a further release listed on the site
The site also lists a new Distillers' Series, where team members shape their own releases. The first two are Iona's First Edition and Niall's First Edition. Other ranges listed include the Reserve Series, Caisteal Chamuis and Mossburn Whisky. Prices seen on the home page ran from 50 to 83 pounds for the core releases and 75 pounds for the Distillers' Series, but check before publishing.
The people
The official news pages mention Whiskymaker Neil MacLeod Mathieson and Alan Philp, who oversees production and warehousing after more than seven years with the Mossburn and Torabhaig family. A news post also says the distillery's warehouses are now complete.
Visiting
The official site offers bookable tours, a distillery cafe and a club with reserve bottlings. The distillery has a visitor centre at Teangue. Check the Visit Us page for current tour times and prices.
Sources and gaps
Sources: Wikipedia, Torabhaig distillery; torabhaig.com home page (house style, ranges, address); The Single Cask guide, Torabhaig Distillery: Skye's Second Distillery, 187 Years Later.
Gaps for Filip: ownership is not stated on the official pages seen and may have changed, so confirm before publishing. Peat levels, still sizes, ABVs other than Allt Gleann at 46%, tour prices and opening times were not verified. Prices are as seen on the home page on 20 October 2026. Tasting notes left out. Set the URL slug in SEO settings and add a cover image.
What makes Torabhaig distinctive?
The Legacy Series tracks its developing smoky whisky style
Torabhaig whisky bottle and expression comparison
Torabhaig's Legacy and Reserve ranges include limited and sold-out expressions; Torabhaig Taigh represents a newer core release.
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation and context |
|---|---|---|---|
Torabhaig Taigh | Not age-stated / edition varies | Check bottle | First regular core single malt |
Torabhaig Legacy Chapter 4 Sound of Sleat | Not age-stated / edition varies | 46% | Bourbon and virgin American oak maturation |
Torabhaig Legacy Chapter 3 Cnoc Na Mòine | Not age-stated / edition varies | 46% | Bourbon, Oloroso and PX casks |
Torabhaig Legacy Chapter 2 Allt Gleann | Not age-stated / edition varies | 46% | Bourbon cask-led peated whisky |
Rare, limited and historic whisky releases
Documented special releases and older editions can sell out. They are included for education rather than as live stock claims.
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation and context |
|---|---|---|---|
Torabhaig Legacy Chapter 1 2017 | Not age-stated / edition varies | 46% | Historic first Legacy Series release |
Torabhaig Sound of Sleat Batch Strength | Not age-stated / edition varies | Check bottle | Higher-strength limited edition |
Torabhaig Distillery Reserve Stout Finish | Not age-stated / edition varies | Check bottle | Distillery Reserve cask-finishing release |
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Frequently asked questions about Torabhaig
Is Torabhaig on Skye?
Yes, at Teangue on the Sleat peninsula.
Is it Skye's second distillery?
Yes. It is the first new licensed distillery on the island since Talisker in 1830.
What was the first release?
The Legacy Series 2017, on sale from February 2021.
Who owns it?
Wikipedia and The Single Cask name Mossburn Distillers, a subsidiary of Marussia Beverages BV.
Is Torabhaig peated?
Yes. The distillery describes a peated house style it calls smoke with taste.
Sources and editorial checks
Original historical research and source notes are preserved in this guide. Producer details, distillery access and releases may change.
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