Isle of Harris unveils signature single malt
Independent Scottish distillery Isle of Harris will launch a new core expression intended to ‘support both domestic and international growth.’
Isle of Harris Whisky is a lightly peated single malt Scotch matured in ex-Bourbon and oloroso Sherry casks.
It is bottled at 46% ABV and carries an RRP of £50 (US$67) per 700ml bottle.
Distillery blender, Shona Macleod, said: “The combination of Bourbon and oloroso casks brings warmth, sweetness and gentle spice, while the light peat adds depth without overpowering the spirit.
“Made, matured and married in the Isle of Harris, it’s a whisky designed to be enjoyed with family and friends, perfect in a highball or a simple serve, and always with a deep sense of connection to the island it comes from.”
The new expression will go on sale at Isle of Harris Distillery in Tarbert on 14 July, and can be purchased from the distillery’s online shop from 22 July. It will also be available to taste and buy at the HebCelt music festival in Stornoway 15-18 July.
A wider rollout across UK speciality retail and international markets, including the US, Germany and France, will commence in August 2026.
Executive chairman of Isle of Harris Distillery, Ron MacEachran, said: “The Isle of Harris Single Malt Whisky emphasises how far we’ve come as a distillery over the last 10 years. From the outset, our ambition has been to create spirits that share the story of our island with the world.
“Made to pour, share and savour, this new expression has been crafted with moments of relaxed enjoyment very much in mind and with a desire to introduce our spirits to a wider community.
“This launch also gives us a stronger platform for long-term international growth. By aligning our whisky more closely under the Isle of Harris name, we’re building on the global recognition already established through Isle of Harris Gin and creating a clearer identity for consumers discovering the brand for the first time.”
Isle of Harris Distillery began production in 2015 and released its first single malt, The Hearach, in September 2023. It marked its 10th anniversary last year with the release of The Hearach Decade Edition.
The latest addition to the distillery’s core range is its first official bottling not to use ‘The Hearach’ name, a Scots Gaelic demonym for inhabitants of Harris.
In June 2026, an independent report from MKA Economics showed that Isle of Harris Distillery had contributed £13.8 million (US$18.45m) to the local economy since 2015.
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