In anticipation of the 2024 Hebridean Whisky Festival, the Isle of Harris Distillery is set to launch its inaugural single cask release, marking a significant milestone for the brand that honours the shared heritage and passion for whisky.
From 9 to 14 September, the festival will spotlight the six distilleries on the Hebridean Whisky Trail, celebrating the rich culture, provenance, and landscape of five Hebridean islands.
These single malt whisky distilleries establish the region as an essential destination for discerning whisky enthusiasts.
Festival attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to be the first to experience the distillery’s debut single cask release, available solely at the distillery shop and during the festival finale on Skye.
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This limited-edition whisky exemplifies the distillery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship, with only 240 bottles available at £95 each.
The lightly peated malt has been matured since 2018 in an ex-first fill Buffalo Trace Bourbon cask and is bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.5% ABV.
The flavour profile is characterised by creamy caramels, apples, and mixed spices.
Distilled, matured, married, and bottled on the Isle of Harris, the exclusive single cask expression is crafted by the same dedicated local team behind the success of The Hearach single malt, named after the Scottish Gaelic term for a native of the Isle of Harris.
The day will commence with a rare opportunity to explore the distillery’s bonded warehouse and meet the team responsible for crafting the Isle of Harris spirits.
This will be followed by tours, guided tastings, and a Q&A session with Blender Shona MacLeod and Head Distiller Norman Ian MacKay.
The day’s events will culminate in a lively Harris Cèilidh, where visitors can enjoy live music, delicious local cuisine, and a variety of whisky, gin, and cocktail offerings from the distillery bar.
Simon Erlanger, Managing Director at Isle of Harris Distillery, commented: “Our Hebridean heritage has always been the driving force behind the distillery and the spirits we create.
“Being a part of the Whisky Trail with other like-minded businesses allows us to celebrate the values that tie us together and showcase the beauty, culture, and craft of our region.
“Through our first single cask and the exciting events across all six distilleries taking part in the festival, we want to encourage whisky enthusiasts and visitors to Scotland to venture a bit further, and experience the incredible memories – and drams – these distilleries are creating.”
For more information on the Hebridean Whisky Festival and to book your experience at the Isle of Harris Distillery, please visit https://hebrideanwhisky.com/festival/
