THE KINSHIP SERIES
MAKING HISTORY FOR ISLAY'S NINTH FAMILY MEMBER
THE ANNUAL ISLAY WHISKY FESTIVAL — THE FÈIS ÌLE — PRESENTED AN OPPORTUNITY.
As a new distillery, Ardnahoe did not yet have a Single Malt of their own and wouldn’t for a few more years.
But as blenders and bottlers by trade, Hunter Laing had casks of whisky patiently waiting to be bottled, many of which from their Islay neighbours.
Working together with the family at Hunter Laing, we debuted The Kinship Series; an annual release for the Fèis Ìle of 6 limited-edition bottlings of Islay Single Malt.
Building on the brand and visual identity we created for Ardnahoe Distillery, the design for each annual release commemorates a new milestone in the distillery’s journey to completion.
The importance of storytelling is reflected in the packaging design which features unique illustrations and subtle visual cues to tell not only the stories of Ardnahoe, but also those of the island it calls home.
The Kinship Series was created to recognise the affinity among Islay distillers but also to address the practicalities of being a new Single Malt distillery with no product to sell.
Ardnahoe Distillery now has a unique and relevant whisky range that also works to create awareness for the distillery and its own future Single Malt releases.