In 1821, William Smith founded the Wolfburn distillery on the outskirts of Thurso, named after a nearby stream. The distillery, built from sturdy Caithness stone slabs, quickly developed into a major producer of malt whisky. The distillery remained family-owned until the 1850s and may have remained in sporadic operation into the 1860s, although it was marked as a ruin on a map in 1872. A new building was erected near the old site.

The distillery’s logo, designed in 2011, is based on a 16th-century drawing by Conrad Gessner and references the sea wolf, a local legend said to bring good luck. The logo symbolises the distillery’s deep connection to Scottish culture and history.

This subtly peaty whisky is made from malted barley, which is gently infused with smoke during the drying process. It reflects the historic distilling tradition of the 19th century, when peat was predominantly used for firing. Following careful distillation, the whisky matures in purpose-built warehouses. The end result is an exceptionally smooth and full-bodied whisky.

Awards:

- SILVER at the World Whisky Awards 2022

- DOUBLE GOLD at Fiftybest 2018