AN independent Scottish distillery is toasting its strong retail success – with new listings set to be available in Sainsbury’s this month.
Isle of Barra Distillers has reported strong sales in retail with continued success in Waitrose leading to the Atlantic Gin being available in 209 stores across the UK.
The family-owned distillery has also said it’s Atlantic Gin and Hebridean Vodka will now be available in Sainsbury’s across Scotland.
The business was first founded in 2017 by husband-and-wife Barra natives Katie and Michael Morrison (below) and is considered Scotland’s most westerly distillery.
“It’s been great to see sales across the UK and beyond continue to grow – especially within major supermarkets like Sainsbury’s and Waitrose,” Michael said.
He continued: “Our Atlantic Gin was initially listed in 127 Waitrose stores but due to exceptionally strong sales and our team’s commitment to the listing, we were pleased to discover that we would be stocked in 209 stores across the UK after the end-of-year review.
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“As a challenger brand, it’s a massive result and a testament to what we are doing here on Barra.”
The distillery’s Atlantic Gin is created using locally-harvested Carrageen Seaweed which is sourced sustainably from the shores surrounding the distillery’s island home.
Michael added: “It’s an exciting time for Isle of Barra distillers as we continue to expand production from our island home, allowing us to share the essence of our Hebridean island.
“When my wife Katie and I founded Isle of Barra Distillers, our goal was always to create something that not only we can be proud of but that the wider Barra community can be proud of, giving back to our thriving island home.”
Earlier this year, the distillery announced it had raised nearly £1.13 million through its share offer, with the funds expected to be used to begin work on its new custom-built single malt whisky and gin distillery.
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