Isle of Barra Gin is a testament to the adventurous, fearless spirit of the people of Barra, capturing the essence of the island in every bottle. 

Our award-winning Isle of Barra Gin is distilled from 17 specially selected botanicals, with carrageen seaweed as the standout ingredient.

Each year, we hand-harvest the carrageen from the pristine shores surrounding the island, and this key botanical imparts a bold maritime flavour, rich in refreshing menthol notes and a hint of salty sea air.

ISLAND BORN, FEARLESS SPIRIT.

From our island home on the edge of the Atlantic, we craft a gin that captures the essence of the Outer Hebrides; bold, distinctive, and full of character.

Isle of Barra Gin showcases a perfect balance of floral and herbal on the nose, leading to juniper, citrus and dulcet carrageen rolling across the tongue like the mighty Atlantic surf breaking on Barra shores.

Crafted with care and distilled with passion, Isle of Barra Gin is more than just a spirit - it’s an expression of the island’s rugged beauty and maritime heritage.

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OUR GIN PRODUCTS

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OUR SIGNATURE BOTANICAL: CARRAGEEN SEAWEED

Carrageen is a species of red algae native to the cool Atlantic waters along Europe’s rocky coastlines, including Barra.

We hand harvest it after the spring tides when the water retreats from the shore, and we then carefully wash the varrageen in fresh water and leave it to dry outdoors for 5-6 weeks.

As it bleaches under the wind and sun, it transforms into a light white-purple colour, and we're ready to infuse its distinctive character into the gin!

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BORN OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Both my grandparents and my mother used Carrageen as a tonic for stomach aches. It was always soothing and tasty, it brings back wonderful memories.

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Morrison

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THE DISTILLATION PROCESS

Creating the true taste of Barra and sharing the best of our island has always been rooted in family. That spirit lives on in our custom copper still, named Ada after Michael and Katie’s daughter. Born in early 2020, Ada lent her name to the still installed later that year, a bold and fitting match.

Forsyths, the world-renowned coppersmiths who built it, shared the tradition of naming stills after women in the family, making the choice even more meaningful. Introducing Ada was a proud milestone. We started with a 50-litre still, added a 75-litre as we grew, and finally achieved our long-held goal: a bespoke still, crafted with care and driven by determination.

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CRAFTED WITH CARE, DISTILLED WITH PASSION

Barra Gin is more than just a spirit - it’s an expression of the island’s rugged beauty and maritime heritage. Distilled in small batches using 17 carefully selected botanicals, each one contributing to a unique and complex flavour profile.

TASTING NOTES

ON THE NOSE

Briny maritime notes up front with carrageen seaweed, salty air and a cool menthol lift. Dry, dominant juniper brings a vivid herbal freshness.

ON THE PALETTE

Juniper stays bold and dry, backed by savoury seaweed and a quick hit of spice. Liquorice root adds a subtle sweetness and soft, viscous weight.

TO FINISH

Clean and refreshing with a long, warming spice finish and lingering coastal herbs - equally suited to a G&T or a Martini.

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How to enjoy

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INGREDIENTS

  • 50ml Isle of Barra Gin
  • Fever-Tree Mediterrenean Tonic
  • Ice
  • Grapefruit and Fresh Rosemary

METHOD
Place ice cubes in chilled high ball glass, pour in all ingredients, garnish and enjoy.

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