Earlier this year we we were privileged to welcome whisky writer Dave Broom back to Raasay. After opening the distillery in 2017 and sampling our developing spirit in 2018, this year we were able to visit our new dunnage warehouses to review the Isle of Raasay Single Malt Inaugural Release spirit – our limited-edition first...Read More
Happy Birthday to us! Three years ago today, the inimitable Dave Broom officially opened the Isle of Raasay Distillery. Led from the harbour by an Isle Of Skye Pipe band procession, the Raasay community gathered at the distillery for the opening. To mark this special day, we wanted to share a clip from Dave’s speech along with some highlights...Read More
It seems fitting that around three years to the day since we started mashing malted barley for the first time at the Isle of Raasay Distillery, we have sold out of our inaugural release single malt!Read More
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Isle of Raasay Gin has been awarded a bronze medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2020! The ISC medal is an internationally recognised symbol of quality, and an endorsement from high profile tasting experts from across the world of spirits. Our Isle of Raasay Hebridean Gin is...Read More
One of the questions we get asked all the time may seem obvious: What is Single Malt Scotch Whisky? Let’s start at the beginning. What is whisk(e)y? Worldwide, the definition of whisky (or whiskey) varies considerably. The typical unifying characteristics are: fermentation of grains to create alcohol, a process of distillation in a still, and...Read More
Co-founder Alasdair Day has been in our dunnage warehouse reviewing the Isle of Raasay Single Malt Inaugural Release spirit – our limited-edition first release drawn from a small selection of casks. Lightly Peated with Dark Fruit Flavours Just like Raasay While We Wait, the inaugural Isle of Raasay Single Malt is lightly peated with dark...Read More
We can’t believe it’s been almost a year since we launched our first legal spirit to the world, on 27th July 2019. Celebrating our Isle of Raasay Gin’s first ‘ginniversary’ in style, we have launched some new Perfect Serve highball glasses. A delightful addition to your drinks cabinet, and the only way to enjoy an...Read More
With Father’s Day approaching, we have put together a gift guide for the father figure in your life. From our range of whisky and gin deals to accommodation vouchers and casks, we think there’s something for everyone. With free UK delivery on everything in our online shop, it’s the perfect time to browse and pick...Read More