Book a Tour
Whether you have plenty of time or you’re just passing through we’ve got 3 great options to choose from.
Duration: From 20 mins
Cost: From £12 per person
More detail and availability via link below:
Please note we are currently operating our Off Peak timetable from September to March so our Express and Tasting Tour availability is limited to certain days.
Coffee, Cake or Cocktails?
We’ve got a great view from our whisky lounge making it the perfect place to catch up with friends and family for a coffee, cake, dram or cocktail.
Open every day from 10am.
No need to book - just grab a seat and relax and enjoy the view.
Are children allowed in?
Yes! Children are welcome in the lounge area. We have soft drinks and delicious Hot Chocolate available along with crisps and cake!
Scotland’s most northerly mainland whisky distillery
Est. 2022
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Distillery Tours
We look forward to welcoming you to our distillery tours. We’ll have a range of guided tours and tastings available.
You’ll find out more about our story and the history of John O’Groats. See how we hand craft our spirit and visit our warehouse before enjoying a few drams in our tasting room.
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Tasting with a view
We’re obsessed with the view. It’s hard not to be, and once you’ve come to visit us you’ll understand why.
Our tasting room is elevated within the building to heighten your tasting experience. We believe whisky tastes even better with a backdrop like ours.
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Whisky Lounge
Not enough time for a tour? Sample some of our Seven Sons bottlings in our whisky lounge or order a dram from the selection in our whisky bar.
If you’ve got plenty time, our whisky lounge is the perfect place for you to relax beside our fire and enjoy your dram or coffee with a view.
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Coffee
We’ve got you covered with our great coffee offering. A mix of speciality beans sourced from High Lands and roasted in the Highlands this mix delivers a strong, complex and well balanced flavour.
Add a dram of Seven Sons for our version of a whisky coffee - a Highland Welcome!
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Cakes & Bakes
Fancy something sweet to go alongside your dram or coffee?
We have a selection of locally made cake, shortbread and traybakes available on our counter each day. But be quick….once they’re gone they’re gone for the day!
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Cocktails
We have a range of whisky cocktails available in our lounge. From sweet and creamy, to zesty to a traditional Old Fashioned there’s something for everyone.
And if you are driving - don’t worry we have some great mocktail versions available too.
Contact Us
By Email
Drop us a line at hello@8doorsdistillery.com
By Phone
Call us on 01955 482000. If we’re busy serving customers we might not be able to answer immediately, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
How to find us
When you get to John O’Groats
We’re right beside the main car park on your way towards the signpost in John O’Groats. After the self catering lodges you’ll pass us on the left hand side as you come down to the car park. You can’t miss our large grey building with huge windows looking towards the sea!
Find a spot to park up and then come on in!
By Car
We’d recommend driving up to see us so you can experience the beauty of the Highlands along the East Coast. There’s loads to see and do, with some spectacular scenery along the way.
We’re about 2hr 40 min drive from Inverness. Get Directions using Google Maps
By Train/Bus
Trains from Inverness to Wick (17 miles away) or Thurso (20 miles away) are the 2 options. You’d then need to take a taxi or bus to John O’Groats. Note that due to our rural location public transport options can be limited.
By Air
Wick Airport is 17 miles from the distillery, but currently only operates limited flights To and From Aberdeen. Flights are operated by Eastern Airways.
Inverness Airport is 127 miles from the distillery but has number of additional options for flights. Regular flights to and from these destinations.
