An earlier distillery
A different, earlier distillery was founded in John O'Groats in 1826 by James and George Sutherland, at Kirkstyle on the water's edge behind Canisbay Kirk.2,7 The new distillery's history page says it closed in 1838; Whiskypedia says it closed in 1834, reopened in 1837 and closed again that year.2,7
Planning and building
The Campbells won planning permission in March 2020 for a distillery, visitor centre and warehouse.5,8,9 In October 2020 they revealed the name and launched the 874 Founders Club for casks and the 874 Club for bottles, named for the 874 miles from Land's End.1,2