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WICK IS WHERE IT STARTS

Pulteney Distillery sits on the far north Scottish coast. Here in Wick, the North Sea and Caithness cliffs don’t so much meet, as collide.

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Visit Old Pulteney 

Our distillery tours take you through every stage of crafting Old Pulteney. The work begins at Loch Hempriggs – our water source on the edge of Wick – and ends at the tasting table, with The Maritime Malt in the glass.  

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Opening Hours

April to September 

Monday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm 

 

October to March 

Monday to Friday: 10am – 4.30pm 

 

If you’re passing through Wick, come in. Our bar and shop are open when we are, and there’s always a bottle worth taking home.  

 

For tours, we recommend booking ahead. 

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our address

Pulteney Distillery , Huddart Street, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5BA.

Get here by train

ScotRail runs from Inverness to Wick – the line ends here. From the station, the distillery is a mile’s walk.

drive to us

We sit on the North Coast 500 route. Hire a car from Inverness and take your time getting here. Stay at Mackays Hotel – a short walk from the distillery – or at one of the many B&Bs in Wick.

travel by plane

Wick John O’Groats Airport is one mile north of our town, connecting you directly to Aberdeen Airport. From there you can fly to almost 30 destinations across the UK and Europe, including London and Edinburgh.

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Our Distillery in wick

Lat 58 26' 18.59" N Long -3 03' 13.20" W

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Distillery Tour FAQs

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Yes, we warmly invite you to visit us for a tour of Pulteney Distillery here in Wick. We offer a range of tours, each providing a fascinating insight into the history and workings of Pulteney Distillery as well as an opportunity to taste our range of single malt whiskies.

Yes, with some exceptions. Your Host will explain to guests about a couple of restrictions that are in place within production.

The experiences take place at Pulteney Distillery, and as you enter the production area, we suggest wearing comfortable, layered clothing due to the heat from our curiously small stills. Sensible footwear is also advised; no open-toed shoes or high heels, as there are mesh and grated areas.

Only assistance dogs are permitted on Pulteney Distillery and we ask that you bring relevant documentation with you for example Assistance Dogs UK branded ID book. Where possible, we ask that you inform us in advance if you are bringing an assistance dog onto Old Pulteney Distillery. You can contact us on +44 (0)1955 602371  or email distillery@oldpulteney.com to inform us. Old Pulteney Hosts will be available to assist guests should assistance dogs find the grating unpleasant and be unable to walk across it.

Children aged 12-17 are permitted on the Spirit of Wick tour and must be accompanied by an adult.  No under 18’s on any other tour options.

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