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Isle of Harris Distillery
Isle of Harris Distillery, also known as the Harris Distillery, is a whisky and gin distillery located on the Isle of Harris, part of the Outer Hebrides, an island chain off the west coast of Scotland. The distillery enjoys stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including the island’s beautiful beaches and rugged terrain.
The distillery was officially opened in 2015 by a group of local individuals who shared a passion for creating high-quality spirits while contributing to the economic and cultural development of the island. Their flagship product is “Harris Gin,” which is crafted using a variety of botanicals, including locally harvested sugar kelp and traditional gin ingredients. The gin has gained recognition and acclaim for its unique flavour profile and the distillery’s commitment to using local ingredients.
While the distillery began with gin production, they also have plans to produce single malt whisky. Making whisky is a longer-term endeavour, as it requires ageing the spirit for a minimum of three years in oak casks before it can be legally called whisky. The distillery released its first official single malt in 2019, called “The Hearach,” named after the people of Harris.
When is a wine ready to drink?
We provide drinking windows for all our wines. Alongside the drinking windows there is a bottle icon and a maturity stage. Bear in mind that the best time to drink a wine does also depend on your taste.
Not ready
These wines are very young. Whilst they're likely to have lots of intense flavours, their acidity or tannins may make them feel austere. Although it isn't "wrong" to drink these wines now, you are likely to miss out on a lot of complexity by not waiting for them to mature.
Ready - youthful
These wines are likely to have plenty of fruit flavours still and, for red wines, the tannins may well be quite noticeable. For those who prefer younger, fruitier wines, or if serving alongside a robust meal, these will be very enjoyable. If you choose to hold onto these wines, the fruit flavours will evolve into more savoury complexity.
Ready - at best
These wines are likely to have a beautiful balance of fruit, spice and savoury flavours. The acidity and tannins will have softened somewhat, and the wines will show plenty of complexity. For many, this is seen as the ideal time to drink and enjoy these wines. If you choose to hold onto these wines, they will become more savoury but not necessarily more complex.
Ready - mature
These wines are likely to have plenty of complexity, but the fruit flavours will have been almost completely replaced by savoury and spice notes. These wines may have a beautiful texture at this stage of maturity. There is lots to enjoy when drinking wines at this stage. Most of these wines will hold in this window for a few years, though at the very end of this drinking window, wines start to lose complexity and decline.
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Description
This gin has been winning awards for its fabulous flavours and iconic packaging since 2018. It is a regular fixture at industry gatherings, too. The distinctive sugar kelp is the dominant botanical, which grows locally and is harvested by hand. Strong waves of maritime influence and a delicious salinity balance beautifully with coriander, liquorice and bitter orange peel.
Sam Phillips, Commercial Manager - Spirits, Berry Bros. & Rudd (September 2023)
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