Harris
The Hearach
Embrace the dramatic landscape of the Outer Hebrides with The Hearach Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Named after the Gaelic word for a native of the Isle of Harris, this historic dram is the very first legal single malt to be distilled, matured, and bottled on the island. Woven by the hands of local islanders, it reflects the true character, patience, and community spirit of its remote home.
The Hearach is crafted using 100% Scottish Concerto barley, lightly peated to 12–15 PPM using hand-cut local Cleite Mhòr peat. The spirit is distilled with exceptionally soft Outer Hebridean water that flows over 2.4-billion-year-old Lewisian gneiss rock. It is then matured in a meticulous marriage of first-fill ex-bourbon casks, Oloroso sherry butts, and Fino sherry butts, before being bottled at 46% ABV with natural colour and no chill-filtration.
Tasting Profile
• Nose: Elegant and bright. Fronted by a gentle beach bonfire smoke and toasted malt, opening up to orchard fruits, orange peel, ginger, and wild machair flowers like white clover.
• Palate: Remarkably creamy and velvety in texture. Layers of sweet Scottish tablet, vanilla, and wild heather honey blend seamlessly with stewed apples, malted biscuits, and a delicate, warming rye spice.
• Finish: Long, clean, and coastal. A beautiful balance of crisp green apple and subtle citrus sweetness, underlaid by a comforting, lasting signature of fireside peat smoke and new leather.
The Hearach