Isle of Raasay Single Malt - Oak Species Maturation Series: Quercus Humboldtii Colombian Oak

Oak Species Maturation Series

Welcome to our Oak Species Maturation Series, where we take you on a journey to see how our Isle of Raasay Single Malt spirit develops when matured in unique oak casks, characterised by the distinct oak species they are made from. Providing complexity, depth, and flavour in abundance, these whiskies are a flavour sensation!

Quercus Humboldtii Virgin Colombian Oak

This fully matured Colombian oak matured whisky offers delicious flavours of crème brulee and heather smoke and is undoubtedly a whisky you’ll want to keep on going back to.

Fragrant Heather Smoke45%
Dark Fruits - Blackberries75%
Herbal Flavours - Mint, Tobacco25%
Vanilla & Butterscotch80%
Caramel - Brandy Snap, Dundee Cake70%

This super rare Colombian oak matured whisky is not only the first time we have released a single malt fully matured in this cask type, but also one of the first of its kind in the whole industry. 

Maturation Cask
  • Cask Type: Virgin Oak Colombian Oak Barrique 225
  • Capacity: 225 Litres
  • Oak Variety: Quercus Humboldtii Colombian Oak

Oak Species Maturation Series Tasting Pack

Four small, but mighty whiskies, each showcasing how our peated Isle of Raasay spirit develops when fully matured in the following virgin oak casks: Quercus humboldtii, Quercus petraea, Quercus robur, and Quercus muehlenbergii. All hand selected casks and bottled at a warming 50.7% ABV.

Four distinct oak species, each imparting unique flavours and character onto our Isle of Raasay peated spirit.

Maturation casks:

Quercus humboldtii Virgin Colombian Oak ASB 200L

Quercus petraea Virgin Hungarian Oak Barrique 225L

Quercus robur Virgin French Oak Barrique 225L

Quercus muehlenbergii Virgin Chinkapin Oak ASB 190L

On all orders over £60.
Handwritten gift notes available.

Isle of Raasay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Reviews

  • Really easy drinking yet complex. We bought this as a gift after sampling some a few years ago in Raasay.

    L FN
  • Beautiful and smooth and stands out from the crowd.

    John Bennett
  • This is a stunning whisky. I first tried at a tasting event and it stuck in my mind as being a wonderful collaboration of heather, honey and smoke (medium peat). A few months later I treated myself to a bottle and it’s lived up to my memory from the tasting. Really lovely. For anyone trying it, I find it opens up well and is silky smooth with a few drops of water.

    Ruth
  • Just love the smooth, rich peaty taste of this single malt. Best flavour ever.

    Kevin Archard
  • Proper whisky taste. Warming and full bodied. Annoyed it has taken me so long to find my new favourite malt. Excellent job.

    Susan Watkins

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The Isle of Raasay, an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, provides the ingredients for the perfect dram. Our lightly peated Isle of Raasay Single Malt is an expression of this magical place.

Our zesty, smooth and refreshing Isle of Raasay Gin combines an exciting selection of ten Raasay and traditional botanicals, including juniper, sweet orange peel, rhubarb root and our double distilled spirit.

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