The award-winning Isle of Harris Gin is made in the village of Tarbert, every drop distilled in a small copper gin still known as 'The Dottach', before being bottled and sealed by hand. The inclusion of local, hand-harvested Sugar Kelp speaks of the island's deep connections to the sea while working with eight other carefully chosen botanicals.

A well-defined juniper note with pine needles, immediately followed by the fresh citrus notes of bitter orange, lime and grapefruit.  Develops a complex floral note of rose and wallflowers with crushed green herbs, coriander and gooseberry all underpinned by mixed spice.  Sugar Kelp adds to the complexity and richness and gives a dry maritime note.

Much more than just a pretty bottle!  

About the Producer

The Isle of Harris Distillery began with a simple idea.

Over the decades, the island has suffered from a long-term decline in population, with community numbers having halved over the last fifty years.

As young people leave Harris to seek their fortune, few are able to return to find work, set down roots and build a life in the place they called home. It is a firm belief that the distillery was built not just for years but for generations, and can be a way to help stem this tide.

In 2015, the distillery started life with just 10 people and an ambition to double in number over the next five years. Today, they are proud to employ over 50 permanent staff, a highly significant number in an island of fewer than 2000 inhabitants.

As a catalyst for positive change within the community, the team continue to work with purpose, bringing new life to the island and supporting its aspirations to survive and thrive as they move forward together.