ISLE of HARRIS Single Malt Whisky The HEARACH 70 cl

Description

Isle of Harris The Hearach: An Island Single Malt with Character

The Hearach represents a significant milestone for the Isle of Harris Distillery in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Produced in Tarbert, it is the distillery’s first historic single malt and is made entirely on the island, from distillation through maturation and bottling. The name The Hearach celebrates the island’s people and their role in creating a whisky closely connected to its place of origin.

The spirit is made from Scottish malted barley, including the Concerto and Laureate varieties, and uses water sourced from Abhainn Cnoc a’ Charrain near Tarbert. Following fermentation and distillation, the whisky matures in a selection of first-fill ex-bourbon casks and Oloroso and Fino sherry butts. The different cask types contribute distinct characteristics, from vanilla and sweetness to additional aromatic depth.

The whisky is assembled in batches and allowed to marry for a minimum of twelve weeks. Its lightly peated character, measured at 12–15 ppm, provides a gentle smoky note rather than an overpowering peat influence.

On the nose and palate, toasted malt and soft peat smoke combine with apple-sauce flavours and floral notes reminiscent of white clover. Mixed spices, candied ginger, vanilla and honeycomb create a warm, rounded character. The finish is long and creamy, with a subtle leather note.

The Hearach is bottled at 46% ABV in a 70 cl bottle. It is non-chill filtered and has no artificial colouring. Enjoy it neat or with a small amount of water, depending on your preference.

For those exploring Scotch whisky beyond the better-known regions, The Hearach offers a distinctive Outer Hebridean expression in which local identity, carefully selected casks and gentle peat smoke come together in a balanced single malt.