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Dornoch Distillery Thompson Bros
Distillers, Blended & Bottlers
Dornoch - Sutherland
www.dornochdistillery.com www.dornochcastlehotel.com www.dornochdistillery.com

Organic Highland Wh**ky and Gin Distillery located in a renovated 19th century fire station in the picturesque town of Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands.

Back in 2016, our very first Thompson Bros bottling was a 1972 Invergordon grain.Ten years and several hundred casks lat...
03/11/2026

Back in 2016, our very first Thompson Bros bottling was a 1972 Invergordon grain.

Ten years and several hundred casks later, we’ve come full circle. To celebrate a decade of independent bottling alongside ’s 50th anniversary, we’ve bottled this: Invergordon 1976, aged for half a century.

50 Years Old
Re-fill Barrels | 575 bottles
42.3% ABV

Expect zesty mandarin peel, shoe polish, juicy tropical fruit chews, and chewy amaretti biscuits—with the 50-year-old oak staying remarkably well-behaved.

Head to https://www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com/product/invergordon50/
to pick up a bottle while stocks last.

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Glasgow, we’re heading your way 🏟️🚗💨We’ll be set up at Hampden Park this weekend for Glasgow’s Wh**ky Festival, bringing...
02/11/2026

Glasgow, we’re heading your way 🏟️🚗💨

We’ll be set up at Hampden Park this weekend for Glasgow’s Wh**ky Festival, bringing a solid line-up from the warehouse—including fan favourites, award-winning blends, and a few brand-new releases making their debut on the stand.

If you’re coming along, drop by the stand for a dram and a catch-up with the team.

If you're not attending, you can browse and order our latest releases straight from the bottle shop or sign up for our mailing list so you never miss another release again!
👉 www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com.

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Some winter warmers, currently sitting on the website.Two releases built for darker evenings and the drop in temperature...
01/11/2026

Some winter warmers, currently sitting on the website.

Two releases built for darker evenings and the drop in temperature:
Bunnahabhain 12yo £50 (46.1%) – Aged in Madeira wood, balancing unpeated coastal minerality with rich red berries, toasted cinnamon, and warming walnut oil.

Clynelish 8yo, Batch 2 £45 (48%) – Drawn from re-fill hogsheads. Zesty citrus upfront that rolls straight into rich lemon meringue, beeswax, and comforting caramelised barley.

These bottles are available on the site now - www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com - Don't forget to stock up for these future winter months 🥶🥃

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28/10/2026

Our latest YouTube video was supposed to be a straightforward look at the upcoming DCH Selection single casks. Still, Phil got slightly side-tracked campaigning for tax breaks on gherkins... pickles... cornichons... whatever you want to call them. 🥒

Tucked behind the fiscal policy on fermented cucumbers, there’s a proper rundown of some top-tier casks heading straight to sale on the website.

▶️ Catch the full video (and Phil’s brine-fuelled manifesto) over on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mEafKZCYfag

👉 Shop the latest releases here: www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com

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Our EXCLUSIVE bottling for this year's Dornoch Wh**ky Festival has arrived:Clynelish 10-Year-Old, fully matured in a 1st...
24/10/2026

Our EXCLUSIVE bottling for this year's Dornoch Wh**ky Festival has arrived:

Clynelish 10-Year-Old, fully matured in a 1st fill bourbon hogshead and bottled at 53.6%abv.

Available at TODAY at the Grand Tasting today and the Dornoch Castle Hotel Wh**ky Bar for £55/per bottle!

Make sure you come and taste it at the Dornoch Distillery stand!

Nose: Honey, brioche, lime leaf, creamy vanilla. 🍯

Palate: Waxy honeycomb, nectarine, mandarin, sweet nut brittle. 🍊

Finish: Signature coastal wax, candied nuts, tonka, soft wood spice. 🕯️

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Two Brand New Drops Today 🍏🌾🍑Blair Athol 28 Year Old (59.6% ABV)A properly aged Highland dram. Expect honeysuckle, peach...
22/10/2026

Two Brand New Drops Today 🍏🌾🍑

Blair Athol 28 Year Old (59.6% ABV)
A properly aged Highland dram. Expect honeysuckle, peach pastry, toasted almonds, and a flash of curry leaf on the finish.

Glen Spey 12 Year Old (55.1% ABV)
Rich, malty, and comforting. Packed with apple crumble, vanilla custard, honey-nut cereal, and a crisp lime leaf finish.

👉 Head to the website now to shop the latest; www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com

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⌛Our oldest release to date is now live 🥃Drawn from a single refill hogshead filled in 1971, this 55-Year-Old Highland S...
20/10/2026

⌛Our oldest release to date is now live 🥃

Drawn from a single refill hogshead filled in 1971, this 55-Year-Old Highland Single Malt yielded just 137 bottles. Hailing from the same distillery as our 1976 49-Year-Old, over five decades in wood have concentrated the spirit into luminous fruit, antique wax, and subtle alpine herbs.

Log in to your account at www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com to shop!

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Our next Artist Appreciation post goes to Sara Willia! 🎨Behind every great bottle is an artist who gives it a distinct s...
19/10/2026

Our next Artist Appreciation post goes to Sara Willia! 🎨

Behind every great bottle is an artist who gives it a distinct soul, Sara is the creative force behind many of our most iconic independent bottling labels. Her signature watercolour style blends breathtaking scenic backdrops with intricate, small details.

Swipe through the gallery to see some of her standout designs. Head over to our website and see if you can spot any of her labels on the shop front; www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com

Which of her labels holds a spot on your shelf? Drop a comment below! 👇

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19/10/2026

Join us next weekend at Dornoch Wh**ky Festival!

You can find us at the Grand Tasting alongside some of the finest wh**ky makers in Scotland, and then in the evening we will be hosting a cosy tasting session and discussion at The Carnegie Wh**ky Cellars.

Join us as we talk about Uist bere barley, the challenges and rewards of using this locally grown heritage grain, and our journey to create a closed loop supply chain here in Uist.

Try our new make spirit and various cask samples, and learn about the recipe development behind our quest to make exquisite wh**ky, with island life at its heart.

https://dornochwh**kyfestival.com/events/

Four new single cask releases are live on the website right now. 🥃 Fettercairn 2008 (18 YO | 54.2%)Malt and geranium on ...
16/10/2026

Four new single cask releases are live on the website right now.

🥃 Fettercairn 2008 (18 YO | 54.2%)
Malt and geranium on the nose, moving into full-bodied pear pie, vanilla custard, and a lingering quince finish.
🥃 Ardnamurchan 2018 (8 YO | 57.1%)
Savoury smoke, struck match, and grapefruit rind. Buttery popcorn, bonfire ash, and pecan pie on the palate with a stubbed cigar and burnt parmesan finish.
🥃 Braeval 2014 (12 YO | 55.3%)
Rich figs, dates, and burnt apricot pastry. Sweet ginger, treacle toffee, and toasted coconut leading to cherry and sea-salt dark chocolate.
🥃 Highland Single Malt 14 YO Rum Cask
Dark caramel, unripe brown sugar, and orange blossom. Big, oily rummy funk, overripe pineapple, and bruised banana with a long, tropical, spice-driven finish.

👉 Grab your bottle here; www.thompsonbrosdistillers.com

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Unit 3c, Station Square
Dornoch
IV253PB

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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