Isle of Harris Distillery is to launch its inaugural single cask release in what it describes as “a milestone moment for the brand that celebrates the shared heritage and passion for whisky”.
This release will comprise 240 bottles priced at £95 each.
The distillery has announced the release in the run-up to the 2024 Hebridean Whisky Festival.
Isle of Harris Distillery noted this event would see it join "five other distilleries from the island region for a week of celebration, with exclusive tours in addition to the limited release”.
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It added: “Taking place from September 9 to 14, the festival highlights the six distilleries on the Hebridean Whisky Trail, celebrating the rich culture, provenance and landscape of five Hebridean islands and the single malt whisky distilleries that mark the region as a must-visit destination for discerning whisky aficionados.
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“Festival-goers will have the unique opportunity to be the first to experience the distillery’s first-ever single cask release, available exclusively at the distillery shop and at the festival finale on Skye. This limited-edition whisky is a testament to the distillery’s dedication to quality and craftsmanship, with only 240 bottles available at £95 each.”
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The distillery noted the “lightly peated malt has been matured since 2018 in an ex-first fill Buffalo Trace Bourbon cask and is bottled at natural cask strength of 57.5% ABV”.
It added: “Creamy caramels, apples and mixed spices sum up the flavour profile.
“Distilled, matured, married and bottled on the Isle of Harris, the exclusive single cask expression is crafted by the same team of dedicated locals behind the success of The Hearach single malt – named after the Scottish Gaelic word that refers to a native of the Isle of Harris.”
Simon Erlanger, managing director of Isle of Harris Distillery, said: “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.”
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