The Distillery aims to enrich the island by creating an operation that will last and also send the spirit of Harris to the rest of the world.
The majority of seating consists of large oak benches, alternatively, you could take a drink and sit by the warm peat fire at the distillery entrance.
And better yet, that one of the gins making headlines is from the Outer Hebrides. My passion for travel led me to start up this blog, partly to record my adventures and partly to inspire others to travel. This can be collected almost immediately. It will be ready when it’s ready! The distillery is located in Tarbert, the main town on the Isle of Harris. The word Hearach is the gaelic word for the people of Harris.
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The Isle of Harris Distillery is a young distillery which has not even created its first batch yet! The idea was born out of a realisation that the island’s economic problems could be solved by putting the island’s natural assets to use.
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The cork, which is debossed with the Isle of Harris distillers logo is made with great craftsmanship to allow ease of access and sealing of the gin and the label which seals each bottle before sending shows the co-ordinates and postcode of the Isle of Harris which I think is a thoughtful touch. The softest Hebridean water is used in the making of the whisky and the wind keeps the summers cool and the winters mild, making it the perfect climate for maturing whisky.
Visit the canteen for a taste of local produce. And as a final touch, on the bottom of the bottle, there is a Latin inscription ‘Esse Quam Videri’ which means “To Be, Rather Than Seem To Be” which serves as a reminder to remain authentic. Harris (Scottish Gaelic: Na Hearadh, pronounced [nə ˈhɛɾəɣ] ()) is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.Although not an island itself, Harris is often referred to as the Isle of Harris, which is the former postal county and the current post town for Royal Mail postcodes starting HS3 or HS5; see HS postcode area. So, while we wait for the new bottle to be unveiled (even the staff have no idea what it looks like!
The enthusiastic team will be ready to welcome you and regale you with stories of the Island and Distillery. With that being said, I am so glad to see that there are so many fantastic Scottish gins making waves in the industry. Learn more.
To start with a little background, the Isle of Harris distillery in Tarbert is also known as ‘The Social Distillery’ as it’s not simply all about the alcohol.
It was the love for the for Harris and its people that drove the creation of the Harris Distillery. In choosing locals to create the products as opposed to curating a team of already experienced distillers from elsewhere, a lot of training was required as many of the staff had no knowledge of this profession but with a lot of passion and care, they are now leaders in their own right.
Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd is registered in Scotland. Alternatively, if you require something quicker, there is the option of a pick-up in which selected stores are Isle of Harris gin stockists, you pay online at the official Isle of Harris distillery website and select your preference of click and collect store.
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At the beginning of our gin tour, we were given a little information as to The Hearach single malt whisky that is being made. Hear our ongoing story every Friday, and receive product news and updates to your inbox from Harris.
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The bottle itself is made of thick glass, which is quite heavy to hold but in that nice way. The distillery cafe is not one to miss on your visit, especially when visiting on a cold and blustery day as they do some of the best soups on the island but along with serving delicious hot soups, there are local seafood dishes, cheeses and pâtés or if you are looking for something sweet there is plenty of home baking to try. Don’t forget to follow me on social media to keep up to date with my recent posts, adventures and thoughts. The Isle of Harris gin can only be bought directly from the Isle of Harris so head on over to this Scottish gin distillery!
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Described on the website as ‘Medium peated, to evoke the gentle whiff of village fires, it will combine spirit drawn from both our bourbon and sherry barrels in careful balance’.
There’s a whisp of smoke in here as well and a handful of strawberries trying … Whether you’re coming by road from Lewis or Harris, or by boat from Skye, you can’t miss it!
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I love the Harris highball and the Harris martini which come with two glasses and a bottle of the Isle of Harris gin in a beautiful gift box.
Company number 334836. You will get to visit the copper stills in the Spirit Hall including ‘The Dottach’ which was the first small copper gin still used to create the Isle of Harris gin and is named in honour after a small and fiesty local woman from the island who is fondly remembered. Distillery tours are limited to only 12 people so this is a very personal and unique experience to have. The Harris gin distillery tour started with some background information on the brand, the owners and supporters and of the story behind the gin. Your email address will not be published. The Hearach single malt whisky is the latest offering to come from the Isle of Harris Distillery. Every drop is distilled here in Tarbert in our small copper gin still, known affectionately as 'The Dottach' after a similarly fiery and feisty local woman. Some articles contain sponsored content; where I have accepted such content, received an item free of charge to review or been hosted on a trip, this has been stated in the article. Firstly, I will not give too much of the tour away so we will skim over what you can expect.
Visit Bourbon Street for a night of Jazz and fun! Every drop is made with pride here in Tarbert, in a small copper gin still known affectionately as 'The Dottach', by a team of our local distillers.
We had three children on our tour and while the adults were provided with gin and whisky tasting, the children received some jellybeans and juice. If you purchase anything I will then receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s no wonder they are becoming collector’s items in their own right and often being transformed into things such as lamps or simply being sold as an empty bottle for decoration.
Nature gives the ingredients for the whisky and helps the maturing process.
The batch is being called the ‘1916’ as it will be limited to 1916 bottles.
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I’m Nat, the backpacker behind the travel blog. The kelp is harvested by a local sea diver and is a natural and sustainable ingredient that gives the Harris Gin something different. The tour will bring you closer to Island life and aims to increase your appreciation of the distillery.