Isle of Barra Distillers has announced “exceptional” growth figures for 2025 that run counter to the general decline in the spirits sector.
The company posted a 24% increase in production volume year-on-year, delivering a 13.52% rise in revenue.
Isle of Barra Distillers was founded as Scotland’s most westerly distillery in 2017 by local couple Michael Morrison and his wife Katie.
It produces Barra Gin, Hebridean Vodka and Island Dark Rum from Castlebay. Barra Gin is distilled using locally hand-harvested carrageen seaweed sourced sustainably from the shores.
Its growth contrasts with a downturn in revenue at a number of larger spirits companies including William Grant & Sons and Diageo.
Mr Morrison, who is managing director, said: “2025 has been a big year for our small but mighty team as we continue to increase production, expand our offering and double our team from six to 12 full time members of staff.
‘We launched Hebridean Honey vodka in partnership with local producer, Bee Bharraigh, which has garnered strong early traction across retail and online channels.
“We also unveiled the first chapter of our Tales of the Tide series – a narrative-driven collection inspired by our maritime heritage and Atlantic coastal landscapes.’
The company opened an office in Glasgow to support its sales operations, events programming, trade partnerships and logistics – allowing the business to scale whilst keeping distillation on the Isle of Barra.
It is opening a £12 million distillery at Eoligarry in 2027. It is the largest single private investment on the Hebridean island.
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