Harris gin wins top national recognition
There was recognition for the Isle of Harris Distillery at the recent Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards.
Having received the award for distilling, Isle of Harris Gin was also recognised as Product of the Year thanks to what managing director Simon Erlanger described as ‘the superb work by the island team’.
With 25 awards for design, branding and product to their name, these awards are regarded by the distillery as especially significant as they focus on the quality of the spirit itself.
Attending the ceremony in Edinburgh, head distiller Kenny Maclean said: ‘These awards mark out the wonderful work of our homegrown team but, more importantly, help secure the future of the distillery and, in turn, jobs for islanders.
‘The distillery is helping to reverse the downward trend of population decline on Harris, which was due – in part – to the need for some islanders to move away for work.’