Torabhaig
Skye's second legal distillery, opened in 2017 inside a restored 19th-century farmstead on the Sleat peninsula. Produces a distinctively peated style via its Legacy Series annual releases — the first 'well-tempered' peated Skye whisky outside Talisker in modern history.
Torabhaig is Skye's second legal distillery — on the Sleat peninsula in a beautifully restored 19th-century farmstead. The Legacy Series (lightly peated) and the Allt Gleann (heavily peated) offer two distinct styles. The spirit is young but already showing the maritime influence of the Skye environment. An excellent visitor experience in a beautiful setting — combine with Armadale Castle and the Clan Donald Centre.
Visiting Torabhaig
Contact distillery
Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye
IV44 8RE
- Shop
- Café/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
Allt Gleann
46% ABV · Bourbon + refill bourbon; heavily peated
Skye's second distillery (after Talisker). Heavily-peated style; young but characterful. The Allt Gleann is the standard release.
- Nose:
- Heavy peat, smoke, oak, gentle citrus.
- Palate:
- Big peat — smoke, oak, faint sweetness, salt edge.
- Finish:
- Long, smoky, drying.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Allt Gleann | Skye langoustines or crab | Heavily peated spirit with west coast shellfish — a powerful pairing. |
Getting there
Car recommended. A851 on the Sleat peninsula, 20 min from Armadale ferry terminal.
Mallaig–Armadale ferry (Skye) — The Skye Bridge is the main road in — the ferry is the scenic alternative, though Torabhaig is only 20 minutes from the Armadale terminal.
Ferry times, fares and booking on TripSCOTWhere to eat nearby
- The Shed, IsleornsayRestaurant
Excellent seafood restaurant 10 min north.
- Torabhaig Distillery caféCafé
On-site café.
Where to stay near Torabhaig
Torabhaig is on the Sleat peninsula in south Skye, 7 miles from Broadford. Broadford has B&Bs, the Dunollie Hotel, and Skye Basecamp hostel. Sleat is Skye's most fertile area — the Kinloch Lodge Hotel (4 miles) is one of the island's best dining options. The Clan Donald Visitor Centre at Armadale is adjacent to Torabhaig.
Isleornsay — beautiful traditional hotel, 10 min.
Luxury Sleat hotel, 5 min north.
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Torabhaig.
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Location
Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RE
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+What does Torabhaig mean?
It means 'house with the bay' in Norse — reflecting Skye's Viking heritage.
+Is the Sleat peninsula worth visiting?
Yes — often called 'the Garden of Skye'. Armadale Castle, the Clan Donald Centre, and the ferry to Mallaig are all nearby.
+Where is Torabhaig distillery?
Torabhaig is in the Islands. Postcode IV44.
+When was Torabhaig distillery founded?
Torabhaig was founded in 2017, making it roughly 9 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Most similar to a lighter Islay for peated character. The Sleat setting is more comparable to Raasay than the Talisker heartland of Skye.
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