As winter creeps in, the most of us on the distillery team are lucky to be able to work indoors much of the time. The Spirit Hall is lovely and warm when the bright copper stills are in full swing and the peat fire in the public areas keeps hands and hearts warm.

Of course, there are always deliveries to the courtyard and casks to transport as the weather does its worst but the shelter of the warehouse office or staffroom is usually never too far away.

So, we spare a thought for our fellow islanders who work outdoors on land and sea, from fishermen and salmon farmers to crofters and Calmac ferry folk, at this time of year.

And then there’s the delivery men and postwomen who help keep our island spirit flowing from Harris to the wider world and our distillery supplied with everything we need to make our whisky.

So, here’s to all the hard working people of the Outer Hebrides helping to make these islands and our communities what they are, particularly as the days darken.

Le gach deagh dhùrachd,

Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller

The Hearach single malt is our first historic release and every drop has been proudly distilled, matured, married, and bottled here in the Isle of Harris. Made by one of the youngest teams of home-grown distillers in the country, from the softest of Scottish water, it’s a delicious dram designed for drinking.

Uncork the stopper to enjoy an elegant and complex Outer Hebridean whisky full of character which, just like the island, reveals itself over time. Expect hints of peat smoke, apple sauce, and toasted malt in your glass as flavours of wildflowers, spice, clotted cream and candied sweets unfold.

Buy your bottle online or from your nearest stockist, and open it to discover more…

BUY YOUR BOTTLE OF THE HEARACH

Exciting news for our friends across the pond as The Hearach First Fill Oloroso Cask Matured officially arrives stateside… Look out for it on shelves near you this week and find your nearest stockist in the USA with our online stockist map.

Rich, bold, and aromatic, our new expression of The Hearach celebrates the connections between the sherry region of Spain and our Outer Hebridean spirit making. So, from Jerez to Harris, we invite you to explore the scents and sensory experience of The Hearach First Fill Oloroso Cask Matured single malt this season.

It’s a delicious dram made to be enjoyed so order yours and open to discover more…

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