First Peated Whisky Evey From Isle of Harris Released

Monday, 08 September 2025 at 08:04Isle of Harris Distillery

Isle of Harris The Hearach Decades Edition single malt whisky fles (1)

Isle of Harris Distillery has reached its 10-year anniversary and is celebrating this milestone with a delightful premiere. For the first time, a whisky has been bottled that is made using Harris peat. This is The Hearach Decade Edition.

FAQ

How old is Isle of Harris Distillery?
Ten years.
Which casks were used for The Hearach Decade Edition whisky?
Oloroso, ex-bourbon, and ex-Heaven Hill casks.
Where can The Hearach whisky be purchased?
At the distillery and in its online store.

Isle of Harris celebrates with whisky

Festivities are in full swing in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. The Isle of Harris Distillery is celebrating its tenth birthday, and of course, The Hearach whisky is part of the grand celebration. The distillery has unveiled a special bottling that has been peated for the first time.

What is The Hearach Decade Edition?

The new whisky from Isle of Harris Distillery is made with malt dried using authentic Harris peat, resulting in a peated whisky with a PPM (Parts per Million) of 40 to 44. The distillate was aged in various casks for six years.

These were ex-oloroso butts, ex-Heaven Hill bourbon barrels, and other bourbon barrels. After maturation, the single malt whisky was bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

The Scottish distillery describes the whisky not only as a special bottle but also as a glimpse into the future. Whether this suggests that we can expect more smoky whisky from Isle of Harris in the future is not stated.

What are The Hearach Decade Edition whisky's tasting notes?

The taste of the whisky has been released by the Isle of Harris Distillery. You can expect the following from the single malt:

Nose: Caramelized oranges, dried citrus, sugared almonds, brown sugar, and a hint of licorice toffee, followed by floral hints of heather and lavender.

Taste: Peat smoke interlaced with spicy ginger cake and marshmallows over a campfire.

Finish: Creamy, long, and elegant.

Where can The Hearach Decade Edition be purchased?

The whisky is sold exclusively at the distillery and through the distillery's online store. The price per bottle is £75. That’s about €86. The release of the bottle is on September 12th.