Complex, elegant, and full of character, our inaugural expression is a delicious dram which unfolds in your glass, revealing itself wonderfully over time, just like the island itself. From the beginning of our Harris whisky-making story, we set out to capture the very best of our island home in our first historic release. This is why every drop of The Hearach single malt whisky is distilled, matured, blended, married, and bottled here in the Isle of Harris and nowhere else. Already winning praise and gathering gold awards from international whisky judges and juries, The Hearach is made for enjoying, so let’s drink to that…

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Peat cutting is an age-old island tradition, with small sections of the moor allocated with a dedicated peat bank for each local household. The process begins with removing the top layer of the marsh, revealing the soft peat underneath, ready for cutting.

Using a long-handled tool known in Gaelic as a “tairsgear” or “Iarunn mònadh”, the peat is then expertly sliced into pieces and laid out to dry over the summer months.  Once dried on both sides, family and friends come together to transport the peat back home where it will be carefully stacked into a structure known in Gaelic as a “cruach” – often a true work of art.

From start to finish it’s hard work for those who part take in this age-old tradition but the effort not only connects to our history and heritage, but also ensures a welcome warmth in our homes throughout the winter.

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The Hearach Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 14 tasting notes…

“There’s a familiar sweetness on the nose, it reminds me of my Granny in Scalpay’s sweetie tin, with aromas of pear drops and caramel. I smell the sea, like the mist from waves splashing at Luskentyre and Horgabost machair, with honey and floral notes too. I taste a slight spicy, woodiness, my Dad’s cigars, and spiced cinnamon. There’s a light peatiness, like walking through Scalpay villages in Autumn. A drop of water brings out the smoke, reminding me of camping trips with friends in Northton, and more sweetness, like honeycomb and vanilla ice cream. The finish is punchy, with spice and hazelnuts. It’s a lovely dram.”

– DONALD MACRAE, ISLE OF SCALPAY