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Distilleries of Scotland

Abhainn Dearg Distillery

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Highlands

Owner

Mark Tayburn

Founded

2008 | Mark Tayburn

This craft distillery is the most westerly distillery in Scotland. It sits in Uig on the Isle of Lewis and was the first legal distillery in the Outer Hebrides for over 200 years. Abhainn Dearg is also Scotland’s smallest distillery, producing only 20,000L per year. They currently have a 10y/o and a cask strength release available to try.

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Abhainn Dearg Distillery Facts

Capacity( L)
20,000
Grist Weight
0.5T
Mash Tun Type
Number Stills
2
Washback Type
Douglas Fir
Condenser Type
Shell & Tube
Number Washbacks
2
Fermentation Time
4 days
Mash Tun Material
Stainless Steel
Washback Size( L)
7,500
Wash Still Size( L)
2,112
Spirit Still Size( L)
2,057

Contact Details

Abhainn Dearg, Carnish, HS2 9EX

Tel: +44 1851 672429