🥃 Torabhaig
Peated single malt distillery at Teangue, Sleat, on the Isle of Skye, in a restored farmstead; distilling since 2017; Legacy Series and Taigh (46% ABV).
Torabhaig is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery and brand at Teangue, Sleat, on the Isle of Skye. According to the distillery, it was created by restoring an old farmstead and is the second licensed single malt distillery on the island. Its house style is peated whisky, which the distillery calls "smoke with taste".
History. The distillery says planning permission was granted in 2002, Mossburn began the renovation and build in 2014, the twin copper pot stills and Douglas fir washbacks were installed and commissioned in 2016, and distilling began in 2017. It reports full production since January 2017.
Range. The Legacy Series is a set of limited editions documenting the house style: Ch.1 2017, Ch.2 Allt Gleann, Ch.3 Cnoc Na Mòine and Ch.4 Sound of Sleat. Taigh is the first core expression, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, refill bourbon casks and selected Madeira casks and bottled at 46% without chill-filtration or colouring.
Why this matters to you. Whisky must mature at least three years in oak to be Scotch, and the distillery itself says its whiskies are still young. Check the bottling name, casks and strength on the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | planning permission 2002; build from 2014; distilling since 2017; Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Single Malt Scotch Whisky) |
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Distillation method | twin copper pot stills; Douglas fir washbacks |
| Cask type | Taigh — first-fill and refill bourbon casks and Madeira casks |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years in oak by law |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 46% ABV (Taigh) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Torabhaig → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Madeira, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Traditions
- 🧑🤝🧑 British
- Part of
- 🥃 Whisky, 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Highland whisky
- Related to
- 🌍 Western Europe, 🥃 Island whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Peated whisky, 🥃 Talisker, 🥃 Laphroaig
Frequently asked questions
Where is Torabhaig?
At Teangue, Sleat, on the Isle of Skye, in a restored farmstead.
When did Torabhaig start distilling?
In 2017; the distillery reports full production since January 2017.
What is Torabhaig Taigh?
The first core expression: first-fill and refill bourbon and Madeira casks, 46% ABV, no chill-filtration or colouring.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🌍 Western Europe — France, the Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg: a mild, moist climate, pastures and hundreds of cheeses such as Roquefort, Camembert, Gouda and Cheddar.
- 🧑🤝🧑 British — People of Great Britain; their protected West Country Cheddar matures for at least 9 months, and tea is drunk with milk.
Similar
🥃 Abhainn Dearg · 🥃 Tobermory · 🥃 Glen Ord · 🥃 Glenglassaugh · 🥃 Teaninich · 🥃 Blair Athol
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Torabhaig (official site): The Journey (restored farmstead, second licensed single malt distillery on Skye; planning permission 2002; Mossburn renovation 2014; stills and washbacks 2016; distilling 2017)
- Torabhaig (official site): The Whisky (full production since January 2017; peated malt whisky; 3 years minimum in cask)
- Torabhaig (official site): The Legacy Series (limited editions Ch.1 2017, Ch.2 Allt Gleann, Ch.3 Cnoc Na Mòine, Ch.4 Sound of Sleat)
- Torabhaig (official site): Torabhaig Taigh (first core expression; first-fill and refill bourbon and Madeira casks; 46 %; no chill-filtration or colouring)
- Torabhaig (official site): Visit Us (Torabhaig Distillery Ltd, Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky (Scotland, oak up to 700 l, min. 3 years, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)