Isle of Harris Distillery has launched Isle of Harris Whisky, a new signature single malt Scotch that will anchor its expanding whisky portfolio. The core expression, priced at £50, will go on sale first at the distillery shop in Tarbert on 14 July before rolling out online and internationally.
The whisky is made entirely on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. It joins The Hearach and The Oloroso under a restructured range aligned more closely with the Isle of Harris name.
The lightly peated whisky is matured in a combination of first-fill ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks. According to the official notes from the brand, it carries flavors of butterscotch, floral sweetness and gentle spice.
The distillery, which opened in 2015 and has now completed 10 years of whisky distilling and maturation, said that the milestone has allowed it to build the stock reserves needed to support consistent global supply and future innovation.
Ron MacEachran, executive chairman of Isle of Harris Distillery, said: “The Isle of Harris Single Malt Whisky emphasises how far we’ve come as a distillery over the last 10 years. From the outset, our ambition has been to create spirits that share the story of our island with the world.”
He added: “The Isle of Harris Whisky joins The Hearach – the distillery’s inaugural single malt and defining North Star – and The Oloroso to create a more complete and balanced range.”
MacEachran said the launch supports long-term international growth. “By aligning our whisky more closely under the Isle of Harris name, we’re building on the global recognition already established through Isle of Harris Gin,” he explained.
Shona Macleod, distillery blender at Isle of Harris Distillery, described the aim of the new expression. “With Isle of Harris Whisky, we wanted to create a spirit that feels both distinctive and approachable, without losing any of that sense of place,” she said. “The combination of bourbon and Oloroso casks brings warmth, sweetness and gentle spice, while the light peat adds depth without overpowering the spirit.”
The distillery will host a ceilidh on 14 July to mark the release. Celebrations continue at the HebCelt festival in Stornoway on 15-18 July, where visitors can sample the whisky neat or in a highball.
Bottles will be available online from 22 July via harrisdistillery.com. A wider rollout begins in August across UK speciality retailers and key international markets, including the US, Germany and France.
The Hearach and The Oloroso will continue under the Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky umbrella, with updated labelling, new gift boxes and a revised naming structure.
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