We are Dunnet Bay Distillers. Unsurprisingly we are located in the spectacular bay of Dunnet, where the freshest of air and the finest of water are in abundance. Our goal is to create spirits which reflect the Caithness way. We hand distil slowly, thoughtfully and passionately to create our exceptional products.
An independent family-owned company founded in 2013 by Martin and Claire Murray.
Distillers of Exceptional Spirits – it’s in our nature
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Dunnet Bay Distillers
IN THE PRESS
- Spring Travel: All points north for a wonderful family trip (The Scotsman, 1st April 2023)
- Solid as a rock – Rock Rose Gin, an ISGD Special 22 (Under The Ginfluence, 1st October 2022)
- Independent distillery walks to talk by encouraging graduate intrapreneurship (The Retail Bulletin, 27th September 2022)
- Nothing short of perfection will do (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 6th September 2022)
- The Complete Package Modular Systems And Sustainable Materials (FOOD manufacturer, 26th August 2022)
- The Label Makers create new eco-friendly labelling from apple waste (The Drinks Report, 26th August 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers wins Travellers’ Choice Award (Bounce Magazine, 11t August 2022)
- Is your favourite gin brand using sustainable packaging? (Gin Magazine, 8th August 2022)
- Catering for style and substance (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 2nd August 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers wins Travellers’ Choice Award – Tour and Taste (Mostly Food & Cocktails, August 2022)
- Holy Vesper Martini launched by Dunnet Bay Distillers (Mostly Food & Cocktails, August 2022)
- Castletown whisky distillery will be ‘a real asset’ to the local economy (John O’Groats Journal and Caithness Courier, 24th June 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Castletown mill approved (The Herald, 22nd June 2022)
- Highland Council grants permission to convert Castletown historic mill into whisky distillery (John O’Groats Journal and Caithness Courier, 21st June 2022)
- Caithness spirits company given green light for overhaul of 200-year-old mill (The Scotsman, 21st June 2022)
- Same spirit, new priorities (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 5th May 2022)
- Temporary visitor centre at Castletown mill is approved by Highland Council (John O’Groats Journal and Caithness Courier, 12th April 2022)
- North and north-east firms celebrated at small business awards ceremony (The Press and Journal, 31st March 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers hopes to say ‘ahoy’ to temporary coastal visitor centre (Retail Times, 20th March 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers plans visitor centre (The Herald Scotland, 18th March 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers to build visitor centre from shipping containers in grounds of historic mill (The Scotsman, 18th March 2022)
- Whisky firm plans temporary visitor centre at site of historic Castletown mill (John O’Groat Journal, 18th March 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Hopes To Say ‘Ahoy’ to Temporary Coastal Visitor Centre (Venue Insight, March 2022)
- Meeting demand for highest quality (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 3rd March 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers to get funding to help with net-zero commitment (John O’Groat Journal, 17th February 2022)
- North Coast 500 – Make sure you visit Dunnet Bay Distillers (North Coast 500, 11th February 2022)
- Dunnet distillery wins grant to reduce carbon footprint on its website (John O’Groat Journal, 10th February 2022)
- Castletown mill plan could create 12 jobs and cost up to £4 million (John O’Groat Journal, 4th February 2022)
- Scottish Gin News – Dunnet Bay Distillers progress new distillery (The Gin Cooperative, 3rd February 2022)
- Dunnet Bay plans new highland distillery, visitor centre (The Herald, 2nd February 2022)
- Dunnet Bay submits planning application for new distillery (Insider, 2nd February 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers wins DigitalBoost Grant to improve carbon footprint and plans launch of Rock Rose Gin Spring Edition 2022 (Retail Times, 31th January 2022)
- Rock Rose couple seeking consent for temporary visitor centre (The Press and Journal, 30th January 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers wins DigitalBoost Grant to improve carbon footprint (Caithness Chamber Commerce, 28th January 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Wins DigitalBoost Grant To Improve Carbon Footprint (Venue Insight, 28th January 2022)
- Scottish Gin News – Dunnet Bay Distillers double honours at Highland Business Awards (The Gin Cooperative, 31st December 2021)
- Win a one-year membership to Dunnet Bay Distillers Refill Rewards Club (Gardeners’ World, 23rd December 2021)
- Consent granted for bottling plant at old mill near Castletown (John O’Groat Journal, 17th December 2021)
- Two accolades for Dunnet distillery at Highland Business Awards (John O’Groat Journal, 12th December 2021)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers launches canned cocktail (Convenience Store, 9th December 2021)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Premium Scottish Spirits Rock Rose Gin Cracker And Holy Grass Vodka Christmas Cracker Review (What’s Good To Do, 4th December 2021)
- Double win for Dunnet Bay Distillers in The Highland Business Awards 2021 (Scotland Food & Drink, 3rd December 2021)
- Tea and a toast: Lassies Toast Gin for the festive season. Lassies Toast Gin inspired by Robert Burns, and tea (Mostly Food & Cocktails, December 2021)
- Double Win for Dunnet Bay Distillers in the Highland Business Awards 2021 (Venue Insight, December 2021)
- A day in the life of… Claire Murray, Dunnet Bay Distillers (The Gin Cooperative, 15th November 2021)
- Entrepreneurs tap the experts for food and drink help (The Press and Journal, 23 October 2021)
- Mix it up for success in the festive season (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 30 September 2021)
- Keeping up appearances (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 1 September 2021)
- Meet the makers… Dunnet Bay Distillers (Jenny in Brighton, 12 August 2021)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers incorporates sustainable practices in its operation (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 30th June 2021)
- Hugely impressive’ Dunnet Bay Distillers named Highlands’ outstanding business of the year (John O’Groat Journal, 25th June 2021)
- North gin-maker Dunnet Bay cream of the crop at SCDI Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards (The Press and Journal, 24th June 2021)
- Celebrating World Gin Day 2021 (The Gin Cooperative, 11th June 2021)
- Ensure you meet high expectations (Scottish Lisensed Trade News, 8th June 2021)
- Gin-making experience at the Spirit of Manchester Distillery (The Week, 3rd June 2021)
- It’s a dog’s life at Dunnet distillery (John O’Groat Journal, 2nd June 2021)
- Helping firms to cut carbon (Scottish Grocer, 1st June 2021)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers appoints Sarah Lyons as Environment Manager (The Green Organisation, June 2021)
- Scottish Distillery Staycation (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, April 2021)
- Mothers Day Gin and Vodka Cocktails (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, March 2021)
- Mum’s the Word – favourite cocktails for Mother’s Day (Intouch Rugby, 8th March 2021)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers win two new international awards (John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, 7th March 2021)
- Holy Grass Vodka and Rock Rose Gin Navy Strength named category winners in the World Vodka Awards & World Gin Awards (Retail Times, 2nd March 2021)
- Could this historic listed building be the new home of award-winning Dunnet Bay Distillers? (The Press and Journal, 17th February 2021)
- Old Castletown mill bought by a Caithness firm (John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, 13th February 2021)
- World Awards for Holy Grass Vodka and Rock Rose Gin (Venue Insight, February 2021)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Feature in Scottish Gin News (The Gin Cooperative, February 2021)
- Meet the Maker: Martin Murray, Co-founder, Dunnet Bay Distillers (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 14 November 2019)
- Winners announced at The Scottish Gin Awards 2019 ceremony (The Scottish Gin Society, 11 October 2019)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Is Scottish Gin Distillery Of The Year At The Scottish Gin Awards 2019 (Caithness.org , 15 October 2019)
- Business of the Month: Dunnet Bay Distillers (North Coast 500, 1 November 2019)
- Holy Grass Vodka with Apple Tonic – the perfect ready-to-drink festival cocktail (Intouch Rugby, 4th July 2022)
- Holy Grass Vodka with Apple Tonic – the perfect ready-to-drink festival cocktail (RugbyRepWales, 4th July 2022)
- Holy Grass Vodka with Apple Tonic – the perfect ready-to-drink festival cocktail (Rugby & Lifestyle In The United States Of America, 4th July 2022)
- Father’s Day gift guide: Things your dad might actually want. (Whinge Whinge Wine, 9th June 2022)
- Holy Grass Vodka From Dunnet Bay Distillers Review (What’s Good To Do, June 2022)
- Scottish Magic – the Holy Grass Vodka Platinum Jubilee Fizz (Mostly Food & Cocktails, May 2022)
- The Holy Grass Vodka Platinum Jubilee Fizz (Verily Victoria Vocalises, May 2022)
- Win a bottle of Holy Grass Vodka – Scottish Magic (Men’s Health, 27th May 2022)
- Win a bottle of Holy Grass Vodka – Scottish Magic (Good Housekeeping, 27th May 2022)
- Scottish Magic Shines a Northern Light on Holy Grass Vodka (Venue Insight, 19th April 2022)
- The Best Flavoured Vodka 2022 (My Droll, 6th April 2022)
- Eco-friendly Cocktail from Dunnet Bay Distillers, Ready-to-Drink Holy Grass Vodka with Apple Tonic Launches (Mostly Food & Cocktails, December 2021)
- Vodka Martinis with a difference for Bonfire Night (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, October 2021)
- Love coffee? Love vodka? Here’s a marriage made in heaven… (Luxuria Lifestyle International, 21st March 2021)
- Scotland’s Dunnet Bay Distillers releases coffee-flavoured vodka (FoodBevMedia, 16 May 2019)
- Indulgent Coffee-Infused Vodkas (Trend Hunter, 17 May 2019)
- Holy Grass Vodka – The Cold Brew Coffee Edition (Trend Hunter, 19 May 2019)
- Holy Grass Vodka Cold Brew Coffee Limited Edition (TartanSpoon)
- Best flavoured vodka 2019 (BBC Good Food)
- Holy Grass Vodka (Difford’s guide, 29 Dec 2015)
- Scots gin producer’s Holy vodka (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 10 Dec 2015)
- Scottish distillery creates vodka with locally grown grass (Bar Magazine, 23 Nov 2015)
- Discover Holy Grass Vodka (Scotland Food & Drink, 23 Nov 2015)
- Rock Rose team reveal release date for Holy Grass vodka (North Highland Regeneration Fund, 23 Nov 2015)
- First vodka from Dunnet Bay Distillery launches (The Spirits Business, 20 Nov 2015)
- Dunnet Bay Distillery adds Holy Grass Vodka to range (Harpers, 20 Nov 2015)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers moves into vodka with Holy Grass – Product Launch (Just Drinks , 20 Nov 2015)
- Dunnet Bay Distillery unveils Holy Grass Vodka (Scottish Local Retailer)
- Best Scottish Gins: 10 to try (Decanter, 21st October 2022)
- A Scot’s Guide to Luxury Gin (The Sybarite, 1st October 2022)
- Rock Rose McRed Snapper – The Navy Strength Cocktail for Autumn (Mostly Food & Cocktails, October 2022)
- Smoked Orange Gin enters Rock Rose Gin’s core range (DRAM Magazine, 28th September 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillery; Rock Rose Smoked Orange Edition Gin (The Gin Shelf, 24th September 2022)
- Thurso graduate celebrates after his smoked orange gin wins major award (John O’Groats Journal and Caithness Courier, 18th September 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillery; Rock Rose Autumn Edition Gin (The Gin Shelf, 17th September 2022)
- Black Truffle Negroni – A New Cocktail Recipe From Rock Rose Gin (Venue Insight, September 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin Launches New Navy Strength Cocktail Recipe – The McRed Snapper (Venue Insight, September 2022)
- 12 Best Gins For A Negroni (Tasting Table, 31st August 2022)
- The Gin Cooperative Awards – Industry Judges Award 2022 Finalists (The Gin Cooperative, 20th August 2022)
- A smoky gin with a citrus twist (Scottish Grocer, 1st August 2022)
- Best Premium Gins to drink (The Luxury Editor, August 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin’s latest Thai-inspired cocktail recipe (Mostly Food & Cocktails, August 2022)
- Celebrate Black Tot Day with Rock Rose – It is Navy Strength Gin Day on 31st July 2022 (Mostly Food & Cocktails, 31st July 2022)
- Cocktail of the week: Rock Rose’s Caithness Garden (Gin Magazine, 29th July 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin Launches Smoked Orange Expression – Created by a Recent Graduate (Venue Insight, 5th July 2022)
- Caithness graduate is the toast of Dunnet Bay Distillers after creating a new gin flavour (The Northern Times, 2nd July 2022)
- A Garden Gin (ScottishGrocer, 1st July 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin launches Smoked Orange Expression (Mostly Food & Cocktails, July 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin Releases New Cocktail Recipe – The Caithness Garden (Venue Insight, July 2022)
- The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide for every type of dad (Metro, 11th June 2022)
- The best gins we tried at the Roma Bar Show (and that you can try too) (GQ Italia, 8th June 2022)
- Waterside Shipley Host Unique Gin Tasting Evening (Bdaily News, 18th May 2022)
- Serves Should Sum Up Summer (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 3rd May 2022)
- National Tea Day – Rock Rose G & Tea cocktail (Venue Insight, April 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin Spring Edition 2022 launches (Mostly Food & Cocktail, March 2022)
- Rock Rose Gin launches 4 luxurious hampers (Mostly Food & Cocktail, March 2022)
- A Peachy Rock Rose – ‘A Perfect Lady’ Gin Cocktail for Mother’s Day is just Peachy (Mostly Food & Cocktail, February 2022)
- Seven cocktails to spice up your Valentine’s Day – My Heart – Rock Rose (Gin Magazine, 11th February 2022)
- Share the love with a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration – Rock Rose Gin is all about heart (His & Hers Magazine, 11th February 2022)
- 22 of the world’s best gins to try in 2022 (From The Gin Shelf, 8th January 2022)
- Dunnet Bay Distillers Set To Launch Rock Rose Gin Spring Edition 2022 (Venue Insight, January 2022)
- My Heart – a cocktail for Valentine’s Day from Rock Rose Gin (Mostly Food & Cocktails, January 2022)
- Rock Rose – The Refill Rewards Club – An ethical spirits subscription service (Mostly Food & Cocktails, January 2022)
- Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition Review (From The Gin Shelf, 9th December 2021)
- Your must-read festive gift guide for gin lovers (Gin Magazine, 2nd December 2021)
- Rose Rose Gin delighted to pick up ‘cool brand’ award in London (The Northern Times, 30th November 2021)
- A Taste of Autumn With Rock Rose Gin (Calibre Mag, November 2021)
- Halloween Corpse Reviver Cocktail (Great British Food Awards, October 2021)
- Rock Rose introduces a Halloween Corpse Reviver (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, October 2021)
- Rock Rose welcomes the return of 007 (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, September 2021)
- Final five for Rock Rose comp (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 30 September 2021)
- Solid as a Rock – Rock Rose Gin, an ISGD Special (Under The Influence, 29 September 2021)
- Cocktail of the week: Rock Rose’s Green Thumb (Gin Magazine, 10 September 2021)
- Dunnet gin listed as ‘a cool brand’ by prestigious panel of judges (John O’Groat Journal, 2 September 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin voted a ‘Cool Brand’ in 2021/2022 roster (Retail Times, 31 August 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin is officially cool… (The Scottish Gin Society, 31 August 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin voted a ‘Cool Brand’ (Venue Insight, 31 August 2021)
- Five dishes to cook this weekend – Blueberry Basil Martini (The Courier.co.uk, 26 August 2021)
- Mix up a taste of Caithness (Scottish Licensed Trade News, 20 August 2021)
- Blueberry Basil Martini crafted by the team at Rock Rose Gin (The Press & Journal, 19 August 2021)
- Make this Blueberry Basil Martini crafted by the team at Rock Rose Gin (The Courier.co.uk, 19 August 2021)
- Rock Rose launching Autumn Edition Gin (Gin Magazine, 18 August 2021)
- Rock Rose Citrus Coastal Edition (Jenny in Brighton, 12 August 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin Citrus Coastal Edition to launch in a Sustainable Refill Pouch (Mostly Food and Travel Journal, July 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin Citrus Coastal Edition to launch in a sustainable refill pouch (Retail Times, 25th June 2021)
- Rock Rose cited by Allan Drysdale of Pilgrims Gin (The Courier.co.uk, 24th June 2021)
- Thyme for Gin – Rock Rose Gin Launches Summer Mini-Hamper (Mostly Food And Travel Journal, June 2021)
- Spring cocktails – with rock rose gin’s spring edition (Luxuria Lifestyle International, 22nd March 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin releases Citrus Coastal Edition (Retail Times, 17th March 2021)
- Rock Rose Gin releases new Citrus Coastal Edition (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, March 2021)
- Citrus gin? They’ve only gone and Dunnet! (Scottish Local Retailer, March 2021)
- Spring into an ethical Gin Club with a seasonal spirit (Mostly Food & Travel Journal, March 2021)
- Local distillery celebrates Mother’s Day with special cocktails (John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, 13th March 2021)
- 5 Scottish gins ideal for spring – from new flavours to classic styles (The Scotsman – Food & Drink, 9th March 2021)
- A perfect pairing – Rock Rose (The Scottish Gin Society, 30 January 2019)
- The Story of the Caithness Gin (No 1., 05 March 2019)
- 13 gin hotels and self catering locations to enjoy in Scotland (The Scotsman – Food & Drink, 01 March 2021)
- Rock Rose’s Apple and Lavender Gin Will Make You Dream of Summer Days (Gin Kin, 05 June 2019)
- Rock Rose Gin is first with fully recyclable gin pouches for the post (PA Consulting, 30 September 2019)
- Rock Rose Has Just Launched a Jam Doughnut Gin as Part of Their Creative Collection (Gin Kin, 04 November 2019)
- Stunning new Rock Rose Gin edition released (The Scottish Gin Society, 07 November 2019)
- Dunnet Bay Distillery launches Rock Rose gin crackers (The Scotsman, 08 November 2019)
- Review: Rock Rose Gin Autumn Edition (The Scotsman, 26 November 2019)
- Review: Rock Rose Winter Edition Gin (Gin Kin, 10 February 2020)
- Award Winning Rock Rose Gin To Be Distributed In Florida Just In Time For The Season (Spirited, 06 January 2020)
- The spirit has some strength (Scottish Local Retailer, 10 Oct 2015)
- Navy Strength Rock Rose Gin hits UK market (The Spirits Business, 8 Oct 2015)
- The Roots of Rock Rose Gin, our August 2015 Gin of the Month (Craft Gin club, 10 Aug 2015)
- The Top 50 winners of Great Taste 2015 (Great Taste awards, 5 Aug 2015)
- The spirit of summer: the best new gins to try (The Telegraph, 12 June 2015)
- Rock Rose Gin from Caithness takes the UK by storm (Caithness Business Index, 16 May 2015)
- Locally produced Rock Rose Gin goes on sale in Wick (Invest Caithness, 28 Aug 2014)
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