WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF GIN!
Have you got the Golden Ticket? That’s right, it’s not only Willy Wonka that can dish out the good stuff! For the first time ever...
A FEAST OF FEEDBACK!
It’s been over a week since we launched our new still Barra Atlantic Gin and we’ve been overwhelmed by the tremendous feedback received so far! Not only from our customers but also from our friends, who happen to be passionate Gin Professionals/Bloggers!
Out with the old and in with the new!
This week has taken us by storm as we journey into our next era. We’ve not only launched our new still Barra Atlantic Gin this week, but have also launched our brand-new website in collaboration to mark this very special milestone.
A Hebridean Collaboration Continued
As we continue to grow and progress on our journey of distilling on the edge, we are always delighted to be working with like-minded and independent companies similar to us. This week we’d love to share with you, our collaboration with Salar Smokehouse on our neighbouring Isle of South Uist.
International Scottish Gin Day 2020
Established by the Gin Cooperative, International Scottish Gin Day is a celebration of all the incredible gin’s we have here in Scotland. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday 24 October and we couldn’t be more excited.
A Hebridean Collaboration
Our Barra Atlantic Gin has our Island home and surroundings running right through it. From our branding to the taste of our Island Spirit we are all about the adventure of distilling on the edge. We’re extremely excited to be working with a fellow Island brand that’s just as passionate as we are about our own products. We are of course referring to ishga skincare.
Isle of Barra Distillers Is Growing
As a small family run business, we are always aiming high, working hard and setting goals in order to progress and develop further, not only as a business but also as a team. Today we are delighted to welcome our newest addition to the Isle of Barra Distillers family!
Award-winning Barra Atlantic Gin
Created with 17 carefully selected botanical's, it is the carrageen seaweed that makes our gin st...
Embarking on Barra Atlantic Gin
Our island home is at the heart and soul of our island spirit, the award-winning Barra Atlantic G...
Welcome to the Isle of Barra
What a week we’ve had here at the Isle of Barra Distillers! Our small team have had the greatest...
We’re open!
Our Distillery shop is OPEN! With the rules and restrictions lifting slightly, we have taken the mandatory steps to enable a safe experience while shopping with us locally. It’s been a while, but we’re looking forward to catching up with new and familiar faces going forward!
Barra Distillers go for Gold!
As another busy but successful week here at the Isle of Barra Distillers passes, we reflect on how blessed we are to be kept busy between distilling our Island Spirit to receiving awards. it’s all go for our small team and we couldn't be more grateful.
Meet the Team!
It’s always a pleasure to put a face to the name and whilst we are aware that you cannot visit our Distillery for the time being, nor can we attend events and shows, we thought it would be a nice opportunity for you to meet our small but mighty team, here at the Isle of Barra Distillers Co.
Happy Father's Day!
Today marks a very special day for all the fantastic Fathers/Father figures out there. A day of celebration and appreciation to our nearest and dearest. Happy Father’s Day from the Isle of Barra Distillers!
World Gin Day
This wasn’t just any old weekend, Saturday 13th June officially marked World Gin Day. Now if that isn’t a good enough reason to pour yourself a refreshing G&T then I don’t know what is. It is the weekend after all and well a Saturday without Gin should be illegal!
Barra Atlantic Gin
The Barra Atlantic Gin is the first spirit released from the Isle of Barra Distillers and is also the first spirit to be distilled right here on the Island of Barra.
Feels like Summer has arrived!
The hot climate, blue skies and blazing sunshine has appeared in Scotland, right on time for us to be able to visit our loved ones safely in the garden at a distance. How perfect is this? Summer has arrived, thankfully!
Paradise off the West Coast of Scotland!
The Isle of Barra is undoubtedly an island of paradise, from it’s deep blue surrounding sea to its vibrant green land and tropical white sandy beaches, it really does have it all! It’s often hard to believe that our hidden gem of a home is part of Scotland for many people.
Hand Harvesting our Key Botanical!
We have just had the Spring tide we were waiting for enabling us to take to the rocky shores of Barra to collect our key botanical, Carrageen Seaweed by hand. When the tides are at their lowest, we find our delicate but at times very illusive Carrageen.
Island Life!
We’re doing all we can to send a little bit of Barra to you in the form of our Barra Atlantic Gin. And digitally we’re portraying virtual snippets of Island Life here on the Isle of Barra in the form of photographs and videos throughout our social media platform, just as a little extra for you to enjoy at home.
Reflecting on Lockdown!
How are you all keeping? We’re all very well and safe here on the Isle of Barra and whilst lockdown has continued, we realise more and more each day that social distancing and isolating is something we have been doing unknowingly for all our lives on our Island.
The journey of our Island Spirit!
Our bottle of Island Spirit makes a fair journey from Scotland’s most westerly Distillery to your home in the UK or Abroad. It’s safe to say our Barra Atlantic Gin is a high flyer and enjoys a cruise of the Western Isles before embarking on its journey across the mainland to reach your home!
Barra Gin Giveaway with The Gin Den and The Gin Judge!
The gift that keeps on giving! We have teamed up with The Gin Den and The Gin Judge for a Barra Gin Giveaway! Why not get involved to be in with a chance to win a bottle of our Barra Atlantic Gin, which we’ll send direct to you from our Distillery on the Isle of Barra!
Happy Easter from Scotland’s most westerly Distillery!
We wish you all a very Happy Easter all the way from the Isle of Barra in Scotland’s most westerly Distillery! Easter is our favourite time of year, it’s always been a guaranteed great weekend celebration catching up with friends, family and of course sharing a few conversations over a dram or two!
Café Kisimul on the Isle of Barra!
Though dining out is not an option for us at the moment, you can still take-out the experience of a meal at Café Kisimul from the comfort of your own home. This week we’d like to talk about the famous Café Kisimul on our Island Home, which is also a small family run business, like ourselves!
Stay Connected!
We may only be allowed to make essential trips out of the house, stay two meters apart at all times and not see our loved ones as much as we’d like. But let’s stay connected, look at life from a different angle and find the positivity in a negative situation.
A Gin For All Occasions!
The talents to Gin are endless, fitting for every occasion, mood and location. A jack of all trades in our world creating a refreshing, invigorating environment for all tasters. The question is, how do you like yours?
Spring is just around the corner!
Is anyone else getting a little fed up with the dreadful weather we’ve been experiencing? There’s light at the end of the tunnel as Spring is just around the corner and we cannot wait! It’s almost time to shake off the raincoat and wooly hat and replace it with…well a less insulated wooly hat!
Our Recommended Serve with Walter Gregor’s Tonic Water!
One of the most common questions we are asked is “what is the recommended serve for our Gin?” Each time we share this, people are always intrigued about our choice of Tonic Water. Our favourite and preferred tonic water is of course Walter Gregor’s!
Keeping out of trouble – A week full of Events, Training and House Pours!
This week we’ve certainly been keeping busy serving an impressive amount of Barra Gin & Tonic’s over the past few days. We expect that sales have risen on red Grapefruit from the amount we have been buying and chopping to accompany our perfect serve!
Here’s to Live Music, Great Food and Collaborations at Crofters’!
We wish to share with you, the story of a successful family run business on the Scottish Island of Arran. We’re all about local family run businesses, especially on the Islands as we too are one! Enjoy a read about Crofters’ Music Bar & Bistro!
For the love of Barra!
If you have been or heard of the Isle of Barra before, you’re going to love this. If you haven’t then you're going to want to after reading this week’s journal from all of us here at the Isle of Barra Distillers.
Gin Here, Gin There, Gin Everywhere!
We are push, push, pushing our Barra Atlantic Gin this year into the world of Gin Lovers! We have an array of events, masterclasses, meetings and more set up in order to have our award-winning Gin available and widespread for our customers, existing and new!
Blowing away the cobwebs
We're kick-starting 2020 with storms, cancelled ferries and power-cuts here at the Isle of Barra Distillers. As you may have noticed from our socials, us Islanders do put up with some horrific weather conditions at the best of times. I guess it all adds to the experience of living in the Outer Hebrides!
Reflecting On 2019, The Year We Brought It Home
As we move into the New Year and look forward to an exhilarating 2020, we reflect on our past. The year 2019 has been incredible for all involved at the Isle of Barra Distillers. The many highlights throughout this past year have really made it a milestone for the company. A year showcasing the team’s hard work, ambition and achievement.
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