Isle Of Harris Distillers Ltd

If you're in London tomorrow night then we cordially invite you to join us for a very special dinner celebrating exquisite modern Indian flavours and fine Scottish ingredients.
Our ambassador Rachel Macdonald will be sharing our story with diners at 'Flora Indica' restaurant in Kensington as we pair Isle of Harris Gin cocktails with some truly fabulous dishes.
From Slow-cooked Black Lentil & Kidney Bean Mahkani paired with a Flora Martini to Venison Gilafi Sheek with Spice Ta...marind & Fig paired with Isle of Harris Gin, Mango and Coconut, there's so much to enjoy and explore...
Just a few tickets still remaining from: http://flora-indica.com/flora03/#promo
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Good evening from the Isle of Harris as summer slowly slips away. While the weather outside becomes a little wilder, a warm welcome at our distillery fireside always awaits.
October visitors should note our tour times will change again at the end of the month as we look towards the quieter seasons here in the islands. Days and times can be found on our website.
Meantime, our doors are open daily from 10am - 5pm with a Canteen and Shop full of good things. And if you can't be ...with us in person, we hope you can be with us in spirit...
[ Images © Ellis O'Connor Fine Artist and Photographer. Ellis has an exhibition of paintings at Talla Na Mara, Harris until 30th September. ]
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Long before the Isle of Harris Distillery was founded the people of the Outer Hebrides were making beautiful things, created with craft and care.
Harris Tweed has been woven in these islands for over 100 years, so we’re delighted to weave our two stories together as we launch ‘The Harris Tweed Project’.
At the heart of this endeavour lies a competition to design a unique Isle of Harris Distillery tweed as part of our Year of Young People 2018 activities.
... We will be inviting school pupils across the Outer Hebrides to design the final pattern and working with the winner to bring their ideas to fruition as a very special length of Harris Tweed cloth.
Learn more about the project and all these plans over on this week's Journal story...
www.harrisdistillery.com/journal/harris-t weed-project
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Good evening from the Isle of Harris, where we're enjoying the first Martinis of the weekend in our beautiful new glassware.
To celebrate their release we have created three official recipes using our Isle of Harris Gin and Sugar Kelp Aromatic Water, and you'll find each of them on the gift set boxes.
Here is the Isle of Harris Gin Martini #3...
... 75ml Isle of Harris Gin 2.5ml Wermod Great British Vermouth 2-3 Drops of Sugar Kelp Aromatic Water Unwaxed Lemon
Method.
1. Peel a long sliver of lemon and then set aside. 2. Fill a mixing glass with ice. 3. Coat the inside of a chilled Isle of Harris Martini Glass with the vermouth. 4. Add Isle of Harris Gin and Sugar Kelp Aromatic Water to the mixing glass. 5. Stir with a bar spoon for 60 seconds until thoroughly chilled. 6. Julep strain the mixture into the Isle of Harris Martini Glass. 7. Pinch and roll the lemon peel to express its oils over the surface of the spirit. 8. Add the peel to the drink as a garnish. 9. Enjoy!
A bone dry Isle of Harris Gin Martini made with Great British Vermouth, a crisp, scented vermouth from Dalmeny Estate near Edinburgh. Hand-produced in small batches, using 24 locally sourced and foraged herbs and flowers, the sustainable herbal heritage of this estate dates back nearly a thousand years, to the time of Queen Margaret. Another serious and strong serve, so please enjoy its pleasures slowly and in moderation.
Have a great weekend, whatever is in your glass tonight!
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Tonight, we're pleased to launch another of our ongoing projects, helping to connect you with our island, community and heritage.
The Harris Tweed Project is now underway, as we begin the journey to create a unique Isle of Harris Distillery tweed to be produced in early 2019.
A special pattern will be designed by local school children from across the Outer Hebrides as part of the Year of Young People 2018.
... Along the way we'll be meeting local weavers and the people behind the cloth as we collaborate with the Harris Tweed Authority and Harris Tweed Hebrides.
Lots more to come, but meantime here's to craft and creativity celebrated through the the weaving of two great island stories and our shared ambitions.
More via: www.harrisdistillery.com/harristweedproje ct
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Connection is important to us, so we were delighted to welcome the team from Delfont Mackintosh Theatres to our island recently to give them a taste of our island spirit.
London theatre goers will already know that our Isle of Harris Gin is served in all their great venues, from the multi-award winning 'Hamilton' at Victoria Palace to Les Miserables at Queen's Theatre.
So, after their journey from the West End to the Western Isles, it was our turn to put on a show and the Isl...e of Harris shone like the star it always is.
We thank Sir Cameron Mackintosh and his team for their ongoing support and enthusiasm for our work!
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
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It's always great to hear about new enterprises here in the Isle of Harris.
So, we were delighted to connect with young local entrepreneur Andrew Reeve who has recently launched Roam Outer Hebrides.
If you'd like to see our island from a unique perspective then his Sea Kayaking trips will reveal plenty of hidden secrets along the way.
... And it looks like there's always room on board for a bottle of Isle of Harris Gin to toast the end of a good day's paddling...
www.roamouterhebrides.co.uk
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We're very pleased to be a finalist for 'Gin Distillery of the Year' at the forthcoming Scottish Gin Awards 2018.
It's been an incredible last 12 months for us, as we've taken our island spirit from its Isle of Harris home and shared it with a wider world.
None of this would be possible without the hard work of the men and women who make up the distillery team.
... So, here's a wee video with just a few of them telling our story, courtesy of the Scottish Gin Awards film-makers.
It starts with our managing director Simon on his weekly motorbike commute and rolls on from there...
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Another call for any local young people, or those young at heart, to join us here at the Isle of Harris Distillery as we look to fill our first apprentice distilling position.
This is a paid and accredited training opportunity which will lead to a full-time, salaried role with the Tarbert team and an excellent chance to undertake a trade steeped in tradition.
Application details and more information can be obtained from our head distiller Kenny Maclean via kenny.maclean@harri...sdistillery.co m.
Please pass on to anyone you think may be interested.
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This week's Journal entry looks at the first of two stunning new Isle of Harris Martini glass sets.
A second variation, with includes a bottle of Isle of Harris Gin, will be released shortly too.
Meantime, you can learn a little more about this new addition to our Shop range via the link below.
... And be sure to subscribe to the Journal to hear more about our story every Friday evening at 5pm!
www.harrisdistillery.com/journal/raise-gl ass
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A big thank you to everyone who liked, loved, commented and shared on last night's launch of our new Isle of Harris Martini glasses.
We think they're a beautiful example of the age-old craft of glassmaking, and we thank the skilled men and women of Wrześniak Glassworks for their hard work.
Each individual piece has been hand-made, forged and blown to the highest standard and we're delighted with the results.
... Here is a brief glimpse of the some of the people and process behind the product, and we look forward to sharing their story soon...
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Over the course of this year we’ve had a lot of enjoyment exploring the pleasures of the Martini cocktail, that classic combination of great gin, dry vermouth and a simple garnish.
So, we’re delighted to bring 'The Martini Project' to fruition tonight with the release of some beautiful new pieces of glassware, designed to ensure the most sophisticated of serves.
Made in collaboration with Wrześniak Glassworks, these carefully crafted Isle of Harris Martini glasses are prese...nted in bespoke gift packaging alongside exclusive Martini recipes to enjoy.
Available to order now from our online shop, each pair priced at £30.00 + p&p.
www.harrisdistillery.com/…/isle-of-harr is-martini-glass-gif…
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From the Isle of Harris to the streets of Paris, tonight we're very pleased to announce our Isle of Harris Gin is available to enjoy in France!
Thanks to our new friends at La Maison du Whisky - LMDW, our island spirit is now on sale exclusively through their online shop and boutique stores in Paris.
Our personal relationship with LMDW will ensure a strong connection to our story and there will also be a dedicated website for French customers shortly.
... Meantime, we invite our Gallic cousins to order via the link below and look out for Isle of Harris Gin in select bars and restaurants soon: www.whisky.fr/isle-of-harris-gin.html
A ta santé!
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We’re delighted to have reached another milestone, as we announce the recruitment of a sixth distiller, this time giving the opportunity for a local young person to join us as we undertake our first distilling apprenticeship.
The new apprenticeship position will see the successful candidate take a central role in the creation of our award-winning Isle of Harris Gin, and the production of our eagerly anticipated ‘The Hearach’ single malt whisky.
Learn more about what this mea...ns for our distillery and wider community over on the latest Journal story, "The Apprentice"...
www.harrisdistillery.com/journal/apprenti ce
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In February of this year, we shared some stunning images of our Isle of Harris Gin in the southerly reaches of the Antarctic with adventurer Andrew Harris and his expedition.
Tonight, our beautiful bottle has reached the far north, being served among the pristine icebergs and ice flows of remote Nuussuup Kangia in Greenland, thanks to our friend Hope Blamire.
... From pole to pole, our island spirit continues to provide the purest of pleasures...
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A new week of distilling Outer Hebridean spirits is underway here in the Isle of Harris. Summer seems to be slipping away as rain-clouds battle with brief bursts of sunshine.
But, whatever the season or weather, a warm welcome always awaits here at the Social Distillery and we invite you to join us in Tarbert if you can.
Visitors can learn more about our work, sample our Isle of Harris Gin or take a tour to discover more about our island story and ambitions.
... Or, simply follow us here online and through our website and social media channels. Connection is important to us so please feel free to get in touch with us anytime...
Image: Bagh Steinigidh, Isle of Harris © Nils Leonhardt
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After last night's announcement about our first distiller apprenticeship, we're delighted to be recruiting for another role this evening too.
Thanks in no small measure to your support and the success of our Isle of Harris Gin, we're now able to create another full-time role here at the distillery.
We're looking for a new Customer Service Assistant to join our office team, fielding customer enquiries, emails and phone calls in a friendly and efficient manner.
... This a great chance to join our island team at this exciting point in our story and we look forward to growing our numbers here even further!
More details in the advert below...
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Tonight, we're proud to announce that thanks to your continued support, we're now able to recruit a sixth local distiller.
Furthermore, this will be our first distilling apprenticeship, and we invite all young islanders who wish to build a career in the art and craft of spirit-making to apply.
We will train you in all aspects of our Isle of Harris Gin and whisky production, and you'll eventually receive formal qualifications and a full-time role here at the distillery.
... One of our founding goals was to create employment and opportunities within our local community, and with your help we're doing just that.
Please see (and share) the advert below for more information or contact our head distiller directly via kenny.maclean@harrisdistillery.com