The Isle of Barra Distillers has announced a landmark export agreement marking the distillery’s entry into the United States market just in time for Scotland’s first World Cup match in 27 years.
From June 2026, The Isle of Barra Distillers’ award-winning spirit will be available in over 25 states, including key markets in New York, Boston and Texas.
Michael Morrison, Co-Founder and CEO of Isle of Barra Distillers, said:
“This is one of the most significant milestones for our business with international export continuing to be a key area of growth. This is a challenging time for the drinks industry so we’re particularly pleased to have secured this deal in this climate. We’re partnering with Total Wine & More which brings our products to 268 retail stores and online.
“Launching in the US in the same month that Scotland will be playing at the World Cup is so special for us and for our island. Every bottle produced by the distillery carries the essence of its island home – its wild Atlantic waters, its close-knit community and its enduring spirit. So we hope we’ll be able to give the Tartan Army visiting the US a wee taste of home and introduce our Barra Gin to a new audience as we travel across the pond for our launch tour.”
Founded in 2017 by Katie and Michael Morrison, the husband and wife Barra natives wanted to create a future for their family and generations to come, and in doing so, founded Scotland’s most westerly distillery. Isle of Barra Distillers produces Isle of Barra Gin, Hebridean Vodka and Island Dark Rum from Castlebay on Barra. Isle of Barra Gin is distilled using locally hand-harvested Carrageen seaweed sourced sustainably from the shores surrounding the distillery’s island home.
Isle of Barra Distillers is available in 10 countries around the world.