Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery)
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BrewDog's spirits arm, based at their Ellon campus in Aberdeenshire. Lone Wolf (later BrewDog Distilling Co) produced gin, vodka and rum from a facility alongside the brewery, but no own-make single malt was ever generally released — the only whiskies to carry the name were the sourced Boilermaker blended malts of 2019. In 2025 BrewDog announced it was winding down its distilling arm, so the long-promised BrewDog single malt now looks unlikely to appear at all. The Ellon campus remains a brewery destination rather than a whisky one.
LoneWolf was BrewDog's distillery operation at Ellon in Aberdeenshire — a substantial craft facility producing gin, vodka and spirits alongside the famous brewery. The gin found a market; the whisky never really did. No own-make single malt was generally released, and in 2025 BrewDog announced it was winding down the distilling arm. The Ellon site remains a brewery visit, not a distillery one.
Core range
No single malt released
n/a
No own-make single malt ever reached general release — only the sourced Boilermaker blended malts (2019). BrewDog announced the wind-down of its distilling arm in 2025, so there is no core range to evaluate.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| LoneWolf Whisky | Smoked Aberdeenshire beef brisket | The clean, modern spirit suits the bold flavours of smoked beef. |
Getting there
Car. Ellon, Aberdeenshire — 25 min north of Aberdeen on the A90.
Where to eat nearby
- BrewDog Ellon taproomBar/Restaurant
Flagship BrewDog taproom with food at the brewery complex.
Where to stay near Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery)
LoneWolf is BrewDog's distillery at their Ellon campus, 15 miles north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen is the natural base for an Ellon visit — 30 minutes by road, train connections at Ellon station on the Aberdeen–Fraserburgh line. The BrewDog visitor centre is adjacent for a combined distillery and brewery tour.
Beer-themed hotel rooms at the BrewDog HQ.
Full range in Aberdeen, 25 min south.
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery).
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Location
Frequently asked questions
+Is the DogHouse Hotel worth staying at?
Divisive — beer taps in the rooms, BrewDog merchandise throughout. If you love the brand, it's a novelty; if the beer isn't your priority, stay in Aberdeen and visit for the day.
+Where is Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery) distillery?
Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery) is in the Highlands.
+When was Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery) distillery founded?
Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery) was founded in 2016, making it roughly 10 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Combined brewery-distillery approach similar to Eden Mill and Valhalla (Shetland). The BrewDog scale is significantly larger than other craft operations.
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