Harris Whisky Distillery & Tweed Shop
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Port
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$239.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Joined to the isle of Lewis, Harris is the even more rugged and remote Hebridean island that beckons visitors who are curious about its legendary beaches and its epic history. That history includes quite a bit of distilling, none of which was undertaken legally.
Your adventure takes you south from Stornoway to the Isle of Harris -- a landscape of hills and mountains and gorgeous coastal scenery. Here, you'll visit the Isle of Harris Distillery tucked into the shoreline of Loch Fyne. Established only in 2015, this award-winning distillery is the first legal distillery ever built on Harris. But its many bootlegging predecessors have ensured that distilling spirits on the island has considerable longevity.
Harris Distillery began its life producing gin, but in December 2023, they released their first single malt whisky -- eight years in the making. With a warm welcome from the knowledgeable staff, you'll embark on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn how the whisky and gin are each distilled. Sample two different drams of whisky along the way.
Enjoy some free time in Tarbert -- the island's main town -- to explore. Be sure to browse in the nearby Harris Tweed Shop -- this is the global epicenter of a brand name that enjoys a worldwide renown that far outweighs its minimalist cottage-industry infrastructure.
Notes:
Tour requires one hour of walking. Terrain includes inclines in Tarbet and a few steps at the distillery. Guests must be aged 18 or over to participate.