In 1821, William Smith founded the Wolfburn distillery on the outskirts of Thurso, named after a nearby watercourse. The distillery, built from sturdy Caithness stone slabs, quickly developed into a major malt whisky producer. The distillery remained in family ownership until the 1850s and may have operated sporadically until the 1860s, although it was recorded 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 refers to 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, in which peat was predominantly used for firing. After careful distillation, the whisky is matured in purpose-built warehouses. The end result is an exceptionally mild and full-bodied whisky.

Awards:

- SILVER at the World Whisky Awards 2022

- DOUBLE GOLD at Fiftybest 2018