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    COCKTAIL RECIPE: Island Life

    Who doesn’t love a dash of sherry in their cocktails? A sophisticated sip. The combination of lime and orange flavours are bright and fresh. And for the easy squeeze there’s nothing like a bit of ...
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    SHE'S ELECTRIC: Slàinte Van

    We're delighted to introduce the newest member of the North Uist Distillery team... Slàinte Van!  Named by one of our facebook followers in a competition that really got the Downpour fans' creati...
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    Nunton Whisky, The Bere and the Oats

    Planting season is fast approaching and it's been a busy time at North Uist Distillery as the team, and members of the public, have been busy working away to separate the bere from the oats.  Ber...
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    COCKTAIL RECIPE: Downpour Ginquiri

    A refreshing, zesty take on the classic daiquiri, combining Downpour Scottish Dry gin with bright, sharp grapefruit and lemon flavours. Perfect for an at home happy hour, your next cocktail party ...
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    Hebridean Herbalist. #IslandLifeDistilled

    We thought it was time to bring our much loved #IslandLifeDistilled feature back, where we take a little peek into the lives of the people who make North Uist, South Uist & Benbecula such spec...
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    Say hello to our new website.

    Hello friends. You might have noticed that our website has undergone a bit of a makeover, all spruced up ready for the festive season that’s fast approaching. We’re excited to start talking about ...
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    Reader Pics. Downpour Inspiration.

    This lovely picture of Downpour Gin was sent to us by one of our regular readers of our island dispatch newsletter, Steve Spence. We wanted to send Steve a T-shirt as a thanks but he kindly said ...
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    They're Back! T-Shirt Time.

    Almost as rare recently as Ballachulish slate, we are delighted to announce that our much loved Downpour T-Shirts are back in stock on our online shop patiently waiting for a brand new home.  Ge...
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