Reflecting the vivid wildflowers that dot the coastlines of Harris, Isle of Harris Distillery is revealing a limited release of handcrafted ceramic Cèilidh Bottles, presenting the distillery’s celebrated gin in a stunning vessel glazed in a vibrant ‘Sea Thrift Pink’ hue.
Launching at 10am on 16 July to coincide with the first day of HebCelt Festival, just 1,500 handcrafted bottles will be available online in the UK, with a limited number also available within the Distillery’s Tarbert shop and the HebCelt festival shop on 16th and 17th July.
The newest pink shade represents the third edition within the annual Cèilidh Bottle series, building on a palette that captures the essence of the island’s coastal environment and its rich natural landscape. The soft pink glaze takes its cue from the delicate sea thrift which pop up on the shoreline rocks of Harris each summer with abundant ’pom-pom’ shaped petals and a sweet nectar which is much-loved by the local bumble bees.
Each ceramic bottle has been hand-thrown by potter Rupert Blamire, in a process that spans months and requires meticulous care, allowing for small variances between each bottle that make each a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The design evokes the signature maritime swirls of the original glass bottle in a medium that can be displayed, refilled or reused for years to come.
The recommended serve for this release is a Grapefruit Gimlet – a fresh, citrus-forward cocktail that perfectly complements the Isle of Harris Gin’s signature maritime notes and serves as a natural match for the bottle’s Sea Thrift Pink glaze.
Simon Erlanger, Managing Director of Isle of Harris Distillery, said: “We’re proud to continue our Cèilidh Bottle tradition with a colour that can be found across our coastlines this time of year. Sea thrift is a tough little plant with a striking pink bloom, known for its ability to survive harsh conditions and burst back to life each summer – a beautiful representation of life on this island for those who proudly call Harris home.”
The pink Cèilidh Bottle will be debuted at this year’s HebCelt Festival held annually in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, attracting a global audience as the largest celebration of Celtic music and culture in the Outer Hebrides. Following a successful partnership in 2024, the Isle of Harris Distillery will return to the festival with the Isle of Harris Gin Cèilidh Tent, featuring a curated line-up of talented contemporary trad musicians from across Scotland, cèilidh dancing, and a selection of premium ‘Cèilidh Cocktails’, as well as the distillery’s acclaimed Hearach single malt.
At a half-standard 350ml in size, the Harris Cèilidh Bottle is ideal to present and pour, helping to better enjoy an evening among old friends and family. Online orders are presented in a gorgeous box full of colour, embossing and Harris Cèilidh storytelling.
The Sea Thrift Pink Cèilidh Bottle will be available from 10am on Wednesday 16 July at www.harrisdistillery.com within the UK and at the distillery shop in Tarbert for £53 RRP.
