Dornoch Castle Whisky Bar & Bottle Shop

Discover the world-famous whisky bar at Dornoch Castle Hotel, a must-visit destination for whisky enthusiasts. Set within the historic Dornoch Castle, this bar boasts an impressive selection of over 350 handpicked whiskies from Scotland and around the globe, making it one of the most celebrated whisky collections worldwide. Here, guests can enjoy rare and vintage drams, handpicked by Phil & Simon Thompson, as well as the bar team. The bar has twice won SLTN Whisky Bar of the Year, and is currently ranked as number 1 whisky hotel in the world on whiskybase.com.

The bar is also the proud home of the Dornoch Distillery, run by Phil & Simon Thompson. Sample their award winning gin, independent bottlings or very own single malt whisky made a short walk across the Castle gardens in the old fire station. You can also browse the bottle shop located in the whisky bar, which houses a range of current releases from the distillery.

Whether you’re a seasoned whisky aficionado or new to Scotland’s iconic spirit, the Dornoch Castle Whisky Bar offers an unforgettable tasting journey in a truly historic setting.

Bottle Shop Off-Sales Open Daily from 11am – 9pm