News

We can’t quite believe that it’s been six years since we opened the doors to The Orkney Distillery and Visitor Centre in Kirkwall. We are incredibly grateful to all of our customers over the years ...

As well as being one of the nation’s favorite tipples, did you know that gin has a notable history of being used as medicine? Gin’s origin can be traced back to the Netherlands in the 13th Century!...

Though you may not know it, bees play an important role here at The Orkney Distillery… In Norse mythology, Beyla was said to be the goddess of bees and fertility, with a strong connection to the ea...

"St Magnus, Earl of Orkney, was a man of extraordinary distinction, tall, with a fine, intelligent look about him. He was a man of strict virtue, successful in war, wise, eloquent, generous and mag...

Whisky News   We have had some exciting movement in the Distillery over the last few weeks. Part of our brand-new whisky set-up was installed in the Distillery... After six years of production, ...

To help you get into the Halloween spirit this year, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite spooktacular gin cocktails!  Sticky Toffee Appletini Featuring Kirkjuvagr Aurora – Winter Spiced Gin, ap...

Greetings, fellow sorcerers and potion masters! As Halloween draws near, it's time to concoct a spellbinding elixir that's sure to enchant your guests. Enter the Kirkjuvagr Aurora Witc...

Have you ever had one of those days where the sun kisses the sky just right, and you think to yourself: "I fancy a gin cocktail that's a tad different!"? Well, we've got just the thing for you! Sa...

Greetings, fellow ghouls and lovers of all things sweet and spooky! Halloween is the perfect time to indulge your dark side, and what better way to do it than with a sinisterly delightful cocktail...