Abhainn Dearg distillery
Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland, UK From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abhainn Dearg distillery (/ˈævɪn ˈdʒɛərɡ/ AV-in JAIRG) or Red River distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery in Uig, on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.[2] It is the most westerly distillery in Scotland. The name is Scottish Gaelic for "Red River" which itself takes its name from a bloody skirmish in the dark ages when local people won a battle against Viking marauders.[2]
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| Region: Island | |
|---|---|
| Location | Uig, Isle of Lewis |
| Coordinates | 58°10′15″N 7°02′41″W |
| Founded | 2008 [1] |
| Abhainn Dearg | |
| Type | Single malt, Scotch |
| Age(s) | newmake spirit, 3 years |
| Cask type(s) | American White Oak, Ex-Bourbon Casks (Main) Ex Sherry Casks |
| ABV | 46%, 56%, 58% |
Under the ownership of Mark Tayburn, the distillery commenced production in September 2008.[2] The distillery was built in a former salmon hatchery (and some of the pens are still in use producing fish).[2] The still house is a new building and incorporates titled still heads in an unusual design modelled on former illicit stills in the area[2] The distillery uses water from nearby Loch Raonasgail via the Abhainn Dearg.[2]
The first whisky was released in 2011 and was named the "Spirit of Lewis".[2]
- Spirit of Lewis [3]
A 40% abv new make spirit aged for a few months on sherry oak casks.
- Spirit of Lewis Cask Strength for The Whisky Barrel [4]
Matured in Sherry hogshead cask for three months and bottled at natural strength 56%.
- Abhainn Dearg Single Malt Special Edition[5]
Matured in Bourbon casks and bottled at 46% with just 3 years old. A limited edition inaugural release of 2,011 bottles.
- Abhainn Dearg 3 Year Old Single Malt Cask Strength for The Whisky Barrel [6]
Miniature bottling of the 3 year old Scotch matured in a Bourbon barrel and bottled at natural strength 58%.
- Abhainn Dearg 10 Year Old Single Malt[7]
Matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV it is the oldest whisky to be produced by a legal distillery in the Outer Hebrides.
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