Torabhaig Signature Reserve - Single PX Cask

The Distillery at Torabhaig is the second ever licenced Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye. The Excise Act of 1823 first sanctioned legal whisky distilling in Scotland almost 200 years ago, with the first licence on Skye being granted not long thereafter, so one could say it was about time.

Single Malt Scotch Whisky is inextricably linked to its place of origin, perhaps more so than any other product. The water, the land, the climate, all play a role in the character of the whisky. All these factors are also vitally important in planning a new distillery. Simply put, you cannot just build a distillery anywhere.

Some time ago, the old farmstead at Torabhaig was identified as the perfect location for a small, traditional distillery. All the factors needed to make good, robust island whisky were in place, right down to the Allt Breacach and the Allt Gleann, the burns that feed the site with the purest island spring water. The location was also fortunate to have a handsome, rugged building, rich in history and local lore. 200 years or so ago, the stone that forms this building was hauled up from the ruined castle in the bay, by horse and cart. Men toiled from dawn till dusk building this Steading which was to stand the test of time for the next 150 years or so until farming practices changed.

Our 19th century building has now been fully restored to hold the gorgeous copper stills and traditional wooden washbacks that allow Torabhaig to produce whisky here for the next two hundred years, even having built in a roof that can removed so that in time the pot stills can be replaced without disturbing the old building again.

After a painstaking 4-year restoration and build, Torabhaig has been a fully operational Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery since January 2017, the second ever on the Isle of Skye.

Single PX Cask

This is a single cask of only 326 bottles. Distilled on the 14th of January 2019 and filled into a Pedro Ximinez sherry hogshead then bottled on the 15th of January 2025 at the full cask strength of 60.8% with natural colour and without chill-filtration.

Tasting Notes

The nose is intensely rich with a think, syrupy hit of molasses and cereal notes. Burnt raisin and dried fruits add depth whilst a light, but definite, smoke threads through the profile.

The palate has concentrated flavours of charred raisin and caramelised sugar, balanced by a savoury edge and briny undertones. The PX cask delivers richness without overwhelming the distillery's smoky core.