Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS)
Tasting notes
Outer Hebrides distillery — the most westerly in Scotland. Tiny batches, young whisky, curiosity rather than essential. Worth visiting more than buying blind.
Young malt, vanilla, faint sea salt.
Light and rough — young malt, oak, faint salt, gentle peat.
Short to medium, drying.
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About Abhainn Dearg
The original Lewis distillery — predating Uig Lodge by over a decade. Abhainn Dearg (Gaelic for 'Red River') was founded by Mark Tayburn in 2008 as the first legal distillery in the Outer Hebrides since the 19th century. Everything is genuinely small-scale: a converted shed with tiny pot stills, hand-malted barley, and an annual output that a Speyside distillery would produce in a week. The whisky is raw, characterful, and unapologetically island. Not refined, not smooth — this is craft distilling at its most fundamental.
Full Abhainn Dearg distillery profile →Frequently asked questions
What does Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS) taste like?
Outer Hebrides distillery — the most westerly in Scotland. Tiny batches, young whisky, curiosity rather than essential. Worth visiting more than buying blind.
How much does Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS) cost?
Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS) is typically priced at around £75 in the UK.
What is the ABV of Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS)?
Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS) is bottled at 46% ABV.
What cask is Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS) matured in?
Abhainn Dearg Single Malt (NAS) is matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks.