Wideford distillery

Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Wideford distillery was located about two miles from Kirkwall on the slopes of Wideford Hill and on the Burn of Hatston, which was likely its water source.

A 1912 gazetteer indicates that at the time Wideford House was home to James Begg, Orkney’s procurator fiscal.

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  • Region
    Islands
  • Production type
    Single malt
  • Distillery Status
    Demolished

Wideford History

Wideford was licensed to Mr W. Traill in 1813 and he distilled there until its closure in 1825. 

Timeline

  • 1813 Mr W. Traill is named licensee at Wideford distillery
  • 1825 Wideford distillery is closed

Contact

Address
Wideford
Orkney
United Kingdom
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See also

  • Scapa Scapa Scapa Distillery & brand

    Scapa

    Orkney's Scapa is the only distillery to use a Lomond still to create whisky.

  • Highland Park Highland Park Highland Park Distillery & brand

    Highland Park

    Orcadian distillery owned by Edrington.

  • John Scott & Miller John Scott & Miller John Scott & Miller Own-label

    John Scott & Miller

    One of the longest-serving Calor Gas dealerships, and Orkney wine and spirits merchant.

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