Harris Distillery And Whiskey Tasting

OVERVIEW

Witness how single-malt whisky and botanical-infused gin are made at the Harris Distillery and sample the final products that reflect the locally sourced ingredients. The waterfront distillery lies on the Isle of Harris, the southern third of the island – the northern two-thirds being the Isle of Lewis. On the way there, you will pass majestic mountains and rugged beach-rimmed coastlines, a wild and dramatic landscape just as inspirational as the distillery’s spirits. You will see how the whisky is produced with little automation, which imparts it with an elegant flavor. As you sample a dram of this small-batch whisky, its complex character will slowly unfold, enhancing the sensory experience. You will also be offered a dram of gin made with hand-gathered ingredients such as sugar kelp seaweed, coriander seeds, licorice root and bitter orange peel. Feel time follows in surrounding Tarbert, a town known for its Harris tweed and knitwear.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch small-batch whisky and gin being produced at a distillery on the Isle of Harris.
• Sample a dram of both spirits, whose tastes reflect the locally sourced ingredients.
• Enjoy a picturesque drive through the mountainous landscape south of Stornoway.
• Meander about the town of Tarbert on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.