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Isle of Raasay Distillery

Isle of Raasay
Distillery Blog

Our Isle of Raasay Distillery blog keeps you up-to-date with all the latest news and videos from our little corner of the Hebrides.

Check in with us here for fun tips, recipes, and stories.

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December 18, 2023

Stockist Spotlight: Raasay Community Stores

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April 3, 2023

Local haunts for all occasions – Raasay on Skye

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March 24, 2023

International Women’s Day | ‘The Raasay Lasses’

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Upcycling Whisky & Gin Bottles
January 20, 2023

Bottle Your Creativity – 4 Easy Ways to Recycle Our Island-Inspired Glass Bottles

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Raasay Distillery Winter Tour Times & Closure Dates
November 18, 2022

Winter Tour & Opening Times

As we come towards the end of another season and into winter, our visitor centre, shop, bar, restaurant and accommodation...
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De-mystifying Isle of Raasay Single Malt batch numbers
October 28, 2022

The Meaning Behind Our Batch Numbers

Given this is now our 4th release of Isle of Raasay Single Malt, we thought we’d take a moment to...
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Raasay Scottish Gin Recipe
August 26, 2022

Gin Recipe & Production

As we prepare for the turn of the seasons, we’re wrapping up our gin-themed few weeks by talking you through...
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August 9, 2022

Step Inside Our Bottle Factory

Our Isle of Raasay Gin is the talk of the town and due to popular interest, we're transporting you inside...
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Isle of Raasay Gin Refreshed
July 29, 2022

Gin Refreshed

Last week we released our brand new Isle of Raasay Gin bottle. The rugged, island-inspired design ensures that our bottle...
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June 10, 2022

Scottish Pioneers from Raasay

Raasay has produced some extraordinary individuals over the years. Characters whose lives left their mark on both the island and...
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Fladda from the Isle of Raasay
June 3, 2022

Our People: Pioneering Young Minds

In the second edition of our Raasay Pioneers series, we are focusing on ‘Our People’ and specifically those members of...
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Raasay Pioneers

June 10, 2022

Scottish Pioneers from Raasay

Raasay has produced some extraordinary individuals over the years. Characters whose lives left their mark on both the island and...
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Fladda from the Isle of Raasay
June 3, 2022

Our People: Pioneering Young Minds

In the second edition of our Raasay Pioneers series, we are focusing on ‘Our People’ and specifically those members of...
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May 27, 2022

Our Production: Challenging Traditional Thinking

For most of its history the people of Raasay have been sustained by produce obtained from the land and the...
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Visting the Isle of Raasay

April 3, 2023

Local haunts for all occasions – Raasay on Skye

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Hebridean Whisky Trail by Ferry
March 25, 2022

The History of Getting to Raasay

Exploring the rich history of travel and transport to the Isle of Raasay.
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Visit the Isle of Raasay
March 11, 2022

Welcome Back To Raasay

This year, VisitScotland has launched Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, celebrating stories inspired by, written, or created in Scotland. As part of this fantastic...
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The Best Views of Skye are from Raasay!
March 10, 2022

The Best Isle of Skye Views are from Raasay!

We consider ourselves incredibly lucky here on Raasay: beautiful scenery, interesting historical sites, quiet rocky beaches and a variety of...
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Fladda, Isle of Raasay
March 10, 2022

Five Iconic Raasay Walks

From stunning hillwalking routes to beautiful coastal paths, we’ve curated the definitive list of walks to try when you visit...
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Brochell Castle, Isle of Raasay
March 10, 2022

Raasay’s Most Incredible Historical Sites

The Isle of Raasay boasts a rich and dynamic history spread over the course of thousands of years. Here's some...
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Red Deer on hills Featured Image
July 29, 2021

Top 5 Scottish Wildlife Spotting Locations

We explore some of the best wildlife to spot while out and about in Scotland's great outdoors!
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James Armour Swims to Raasay
July 6, 2021

Top 5 Scottish Wild Swimming Locations

We explore the top five wild swimming locations around Scotland - from the Outer Hebrides to the East Coast of...
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All About Whisky

April 3, 2023

Local haunts for all occasions – Raasay on Skye

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March 24, 2023

International Women’s Day | ‘The Raasay Lasses’

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De-mystifying Isle of Raasay Single Malt batch numbers
October 28, 2022

The Meaning Behind Our Batch Numbers

Given this is now our 4th release of Isle of Raasay Single Malt, we thought we’d take a moment to...
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February 4, 2022

Isle of Raasay 2022 Cask Programme Sells Out in Less Than a Month

Every year, we release a limited programme of 60 private casks selected from our Na Sia six part recipe, giving...
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October 15, 2021

Sampling our Distillery Special Release with Co-Founder Alasdair Day

Following the introduction of our flagship Isle of Raasay Single Malt earlier this year, and the deconstructed Na Sia Single...
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March 16, 2021

BBC Radio 4 Food Programme Interview with Alasdair Day

This week, Co-founder Alasdair Day sat down with the BBC Radio 4 Food Programme to discuss the fascinating history of...
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Makar's Single Malt International Women's Day
March 5, 2021

Makar’s Malt Whisky Charity Bottling

Introducing Makar’s Malt, a lightly peated dram crafted in collaboration with Scots Makar Jackie Kay for International Women’s Day. This...
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Tasting Whisky with a Glencairn Glass
February 26, 2021

Tasting Whisky with a Glencairn Whisky Glass

Whisky is personal. There is no right or wrong way to drink your dram. Enjoying it is all that matters, and...
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January 29, 2021

Our Six Cask Story – Making Whisky Q&A

Our carefully crafted Isle of Raasay Single Malt recipe matures peated and unpeated Isle of Raasay spirit separately in three...
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December 21, 2020

From Raasay, With Love

Happy New Year, Bliadhna Mhath Ùr!We reached a historic milestone in 2020, with the release of our very first Isle...
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Alasdair Day, Co Founder Cask Sampling (Video Thumbnail)
August 12, 2020

Sampling Our Signature Casks

In this blog, Co-founder Alasdair Day explores the characters and flavours developing in our signature range of casks.
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All About Gin

August 9, 2022

Step Inside Our Bottle Factory

Our Isle of Raasay Gin is the talk of the town and due to popular interest, we're transporting you inside...
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Isle of Raasay Gin Refreshed
July 29, 2022

Gin Refreshed

Last week we released our brand new Isle of Raasay Gin bottle. The rugged, island-inspired design ensures that our bottle...
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July 23, 2021

Isle of Raasay Gin, Distilled

27th July 2021 marks the Isle of Raasay Gin's second birthday! To celebrate our 'ginniversary', we've made a list of...
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June 23, 2021

Isle of Raasay Gin Perfect Serve

METHODServe with your favourite mixer, ice and orange peel, expressing the oils into your glass and around the rim for...
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March 26, 2021

Classic Clover Club Cocktail

We recently caught up with Natalie Reid Co-founder of The Gin Cooperative to find out more about their brand new Scottish Gin subscription, and...
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The Isle of Autumn Cocktail with Isle of Raasay Gin
October 18, 2019

The Isle of Autumn Cocktail

The Isle of Autumn cocktail is a combination of flavours from the last sunshine filled days of summer and our...
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Making Isle of Raasay Hebridean Gin
July 27, 2019

Making Isle of Raasay Gin

The Isle of Raasay, an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, is launching its first legal spirit. Our Hebridean...
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Cocktails & Pairings

June 23, 2021

Isle of Raasay Gin Perfect Serve

METHODServe with your favourite mixer, ice and orange peel, expressing the oils into your glass and around the rim for...
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March 26, 2021

Classic Clover Club Cocktail

We recently caught up with Natalie Reid Co-founder of The Gin Cooperative to find out more about their brand new Scottish Gin subscription, and...
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July 17, 2020

Celebrating our ‘Ginniversary’!

We can’t believe it’s been almost a year since we launched our first legal spirit to the world, on 27th...
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The Isle of Autumn Cocktail with Isle of Raasay Gin
October 18, 2019

The Isle of Autumn Cocktail

The Isle of Autumn cocktail is a combination of flavours from the last sunshine filled days of summer and our...
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St Andrew's Day Martini Cocktail
September 5, 2017

Make our St Andrew’s Day Martini Cocktail

What brings Russians, Greeks and Scots together? St Andrew’s Day! While tend to associate St Andrew with only our flying...
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Rob Roy Cocktail
October 24, 2016

Raasay Rob Roy Cocktail

Bartenders Thomas Solberg and Jamie Meehan from innovative London whisky bar, Black Rock and R&B’s own Chris Hoban crafted a unique...
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Bats Blood Halloween Cocktail
October 24, 2016

Bat’s Blood Halloween Cocktail

Bartender Sean Robertson at the newly refurbished Harry’s Bar in Edinburgh’s West End created a Halloween cocktail inspired by our resident bats...
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The Mac Daddy by Cocktail Trading Co.
September 30, 2016

The Mac Daddy by Cocktail Trading Co.

London’s Cocktail Trading Company devised their version of The Mac Daddy cocktail using Raasay While We Wait to celebrate Burns Night 2016. Try it...
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Events

We keep ourselves busy with a variety of events including tastings, live music, master classes, exhibitions, trade shows, open days and much more.

From tasting events in our ‘Secret Tasting Room’ in Edinburgh’s West End, to our famous ‘Raasay Tunes’ nights at the Distillery, we like to think there’s something here for everyone. Our upcoming events are included below, as well as information on tickets, time, dates and other details.

Raasay Tunes With Willie Campbell
March 10, 2020

Raasay Tunes With Willie Campbell – 4th April 2020

Willie Campbell, one of Lewis’s most prolific and energetic singer songwriters, will be returning to the Raasay for another night...
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Cask Sampling Weekend at Raasay Distillery Warehouse Tasting
December 12, 2019

Cask Sampling Weekend

A whisky cask is a whisky lover’s dream, and we have released a limited number of Isle of Raasay Distillery...
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End of Season Party at Raasay Distillery with the Donald Black Band
September 28, 2019

End of Season Party with the Donald Black Band – 9th November 2019

After an exciting second season at the Isle of Raasay Distillery – with the launch of the very first Isle...
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Raasay Distillery at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
August 9, 2019

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Are you visiting Edinburgh for the world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe? For three weeks in August, the festival opens the...
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Isle of Raasay Gin Launch Party
July 12, 2019

Isle of Raasay Gin Launch Party with Trail West – 27th July 2019

Join us for the Isle of Raasay Gin launch party ahead of International Scottish Gin Day on Saturday 27th July...
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Mairearad and Anna Live Music at Raasay Distillery
June 3, 2019

Mairearad and Anna – 28th September 2019

On the 28th September 2019 Raasay Tunes welcomes two of Scotland’s most popular Highland multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green on accordion, bagpipes...
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Alastair Jackson - ‘The Spirit of the Hebrides’
May 29, 2019

Alastair Jackson – ‘The Spirit of the Hebrides’ Photography Exhibition

We are delighted to be exhibiting Skye photographer Alastair Jackson’s work over the next month in our tasting room. This...
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Raasay Tunes with Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie
May 8, 2019

Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie – 31st May 2019

Isle of Raasay Distillery brings you a quality blend of two of Scotland’s finest Gaelic singers. Inverness-based Brian Ó hEadhra...
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Distillery Tours

Available 7 days a week.
Advanced booking recommended.

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Shop & Bar

Open 7 days a week 10am – 11pm

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Restaurant

Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner.

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Our Whisky

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 Gin

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

Visit & Stay

Enjoy a warm island welcome at our award-winning visitor centre and whisky hotel, Borodale House. Discover our tour options and book today, or better still, wake up in the Isle of Raasay Distillery for an unforgettable experience!