The Spirit of Castletown Mill
At the heart of Stannergill Whisky is Castletown Mill, a remarkable landmark built in 1818 and lovingly restored to become our home. Standing proudly on the iconic North Coast 500, the Mill is where heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability come together to shape the future of Caithness whisky.
Every stone, beam, and slate tells a story. By bringing this historic building back to life, we’re not only creating exceptional whisky but also preserving an important part of our community’s past for generations to come.
Explore Our Distillery Story
History of Castletown Mill
Discover the Mill’s fascinating journey from its origins in the early 19th century, through its role in the Caithness community, to its new life as the home of Stannergill Whisky.
Restoring Castletown Mill
Step behind the scenes of our restoration project and see how we’re carefully blending traditional craftsmanship with modern distilling innovation.
Environment & Sustainability
Learn how we’re building a greener future for whisky—protecting our natural resources, minimising waste, and honouring the environment that makes Caithness so special.
Sustainability
- Draff left over from the mashing process will be given to local farms to use as cattle feed.
- Pot ale and spent lees left over from the distillation process will be used as fertiliser on the barley grown in the fields surrounding Castletown Mill.
- We will power Castletown Mill with renewable energy.
- We will encourage visitors to use public transport.
Flavour
Shaped by Caithness itself—fresh Dunnet Bay sea air and pure Highland water—Stannergill Whisky will be smooth, mellow, and deeply rooted in local tradition, while exploring new flavour possibilities for the future of Caithness whisky.
Innovation
At Dunnet Bay Distillers, innovation means honouring tradition while embracing change. From revitalising Castletown Mill as a distillery and visitor attraction, to creating a new Caithness Scotch Whisky and imaginative visitor experiences, we’re building on heritage in fresh, forward-looking ways.
Authenticity
Every drop of Stannergill Whisky reflects its surroundings—pure Highland water from Loch of Durran, locally grown barley, and the passion and craft of our team. It’s whisky rooted in place, made with care and honesty.
Tradition
Our copper pot stills combine time-honoured whisky-making with modern efficiency—sustainably crafted yet full of character, ensuring Stannergill Whisky reflects both heritage and innovation.
