We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on The Lews Distillery, who are celebrating their second year as a HebCelt sponsor - and there’s plenty to celebrate, as the team have also recently marked their second birthday! 🎉
There’s something particularly special about partnering with a business that is so deeply rooted in the same island community as HebCelt. Based at their family croft in Steinish, The Lews Distillery was founded by island natives David and Karen, with a vision to create spirits that capture the character, flavour and spirit of the Hebrides.
Their Stornoway Hebridean Dry Gin is the first gin to be distilled right here on the Isle of Lewis, crafted using pure Hebridean water and a carefully selected blend of botanicals. Locally foraged heather and gorse bring a distinctly island character, alongside citrus and carefully selected spices, creating a distinctive taste of Stornoway and the Hebrides.
And they’re not afraid to have a little fun with that island spirit! One of their latest creations is the Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin - a delightful twist on their much-loved Stornoway Hebridean Dry Gin.
Bursting with a fresh rhubarb and strawberry infusion, this vibrant blend combines beautifully with the citrus notes and floral hints of heather and gorse flower, creating a wonderfully refreshing and fruity profile - delicious enough to make the rhubarb blush and the strawberries smile!
And we’ve also heard that something very exciting is on the way!
The Lews Distillery have teased that they have a brand-new product coming very soon. They’re keeping the exact details under wraps for just a little longer, but they’re clearly bursting to share it, and we can’t wait to find out what they’ve been creating!
The story behind The Lews Distillery is one we particularly love. Their family has worked the croft for generations, creating a business that celebrates their connection to the land while bringing something new and exciting to the island.
That sense of place, family, heritage and island pride makes The Lews Distillery such a natural fit for HebCelt.
We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support as they join us for a second year as a sponsor. Partnerships with local businesses like The Lews Distillery help us celebrate not only the music and culture of the Hebrides, but also the fantastic businesses, entrepreneurs and people who make our island community so special.
A huge Mòran taing to David, Karen at The Lews Distillery for your continued support and congratulations on reaching your second birthday!
We’ll be keeping a close eye out for that new product… Here’s to another year of island spirit, great partnerships and celebrating everything that makes Lewis special!
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