8 Doors Distillery
The distillery's name is inspired by the legend surrounding Jan De Groot - the man that John O’Groats takes its name from. In particular the house he built on the site which is now marked by a mound near the John O’Groats house hotel, a short distance from the distillery.
Set on the dramatic northern tip of mainland Scotland in John O’Groats, 8 Doors Distillery offers a visitor experience that is as much about location as it is about whisky. Overlooking sweeping coastal views, the distillery combines guided tours and tastings with a relaxed whisky lounge where you can enjoy drams, coffee or cocktails by the fire. From behind-the-scenes access to the distilling process to sampling small-batch releases in a purpose-built tasting room, the experience is designed to be welcoming, informal and rooted in its unique 'edge of Scotland' setting.
Address:
- John O’Groats, KW1 4YR
- T: 01955 482000
This distillery is included as part of our Wolfburn and Orkney Tour.
Opening Times:
- Thur-Tues 10am- 4pm | Wed closed
Experiences:
BEHIND THE SCENES DISTILLERY TOUR £15
Step into the heart of 8 Doors Distillery with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour. You'll get an up-close look at how we craft our whisky, starting in the Distillery Production Area, where we take you through the key stages—Mashing, Fermentation, and Distillation. From there, we’ll guide you into our traditional dunnage-style warehouse, where our casks rest and mature to perfection.
The experience wraps up in our Tasting Room, where you can take in stunning views while enjoying our award winning New Make Spirit, two expressions of our Seven Sons whisky, and discover the unique character of our Five Ways blended liqueur.
Duration: 60 mins
