ISLE OF HARRIS - The Hearach - Oloroso - 46%
The Isle of Harris Distillery is located on the Isle of Harris in the Hebrides of Scotland . It officially opened in September 2015, although the story of the island's first commercial distillery begins several years earlier. early. Musicologist Anderson Bakewell , who owned a property on nearby Scarp Island, was troubled by the dwindling population of Harris, an island he cared about deeply. His plan was to create a business that would not only would involve the local community, but would also provide an attractive long-term employment solution for Harris residents. Shortly after selecting a site on the main north-south road through Tarbert, the Bakewell project was awarded the largest public grant awarded to a food and drink company in Scottish history. Other grants and private investment quickly poured in from around the world. When it opened, the Isle of Harris Distillery employed 10 workers, a number that rose to more than 50 by 2023.
The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured is made from Scottish barley varieties Concerto and Laureate. Two fermentations take place; a long fermentation of 120 hours for 60% of the production and a short fermentation of 70 hours for 40% of the production. Maturation takes place in the village of Ardhasaig in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks selected by José Miguel Martín and made at Bollullos Par Del Condado in Spain. The batches were blended for 16 weeks before bottling.
Lightly Peaty (12-15 ppm)