Every batch of The Hearach single malt we release comes with its own information sheet, full of details about how and when your dram has been made, an island snapshot story written at the time of bottling, and accompanying tasting notes from a local person.

We believe everyone brings their own story to our whisky, and the sensory pleasures enjoyed while spending time in The Hearach’s company will spark personal thoughts and memories unique to the drinker.

The tasting notes for Batch 9 were created by Gemma McNally who lives in our home village of Tarbert, not far from our distillery door.

Gemma sat down with us to enjoy a dram and we had a good chat about the flavours and aromas she found in her glass…

“I get a light, fresh sort of woodsmoke on the nose straight away, it reminds me of campfires at Scarista beach on those long summer nights we get in Harris. I get cereal notes, and spiciness on the palate, a sort of pepperiness like rocket leaves. There’s not much smoke when I sip it, but there’s a nice clean greenness instead. A little water makes it very sweet, like the sticky toffee pudding I bake myself at home with dates. It’s smooth and there’s so many lovely flavours unfolding.”

We’d love to know what you find in your glass next time you pour a good measure of our island spirit, so drop us a line to share your stories!

Batch Run
12,385 Bottles

Bottling Dates:
15.01.24 – 30.01.24

Casks Used
Heaven Hill Bourbon (21%) + Buffalo Trace Bourbon (64%) + Oloroso Sherry (11%) + Fino Sherry (4%)

Fermentation Times
40% Short (70 hours) + 60% Long (120 Hours)

Marrying Time
16 Weeks + 3 Days

Barley & Yeast
Concerto Barley
Lallelmand + Distilamax MW yeasts

Peating Level
12.9 PPM (Averaged)

READ THE BATCH 9 SHEET