ent: +44 (0) 1478 470178 e: [email protected]

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 casks and maturation, as well as the unique recipe and policy we have here at the Isle of Raasay Distillery. 

buy-a-scotch-whisky-cask-social-media-preview

In the interview, Alasdair discusses the two spirits we produce – peated and unpeated – which mature separately in Chinkapin oak, Bordeaux red wine, and Rye Whiskey casks. A first in Scotch whisky history, each develop a fascinating selection of flavours and characters, all of which we shall draw together for our upcoming single malt later this year.

Our Six Cask StorySlainte Club

You can listen to the full episode on the BBC Radio 4 website. If you would like to sample and explore our casks yourself, you can join one of our award-winning virtual tastings. Explore the unique six-part maturation of our signature Isle of Raasay Single Malt with six cask strength samples delivered straight to your door from our warehouse here on Raasay. 

Upcoming Virtual Whisky Tastings

Find out the flavour elements that each distinct cask type brings to our Isle of Raasay Single Malt by booking onto a virtual tasting below!

Tasting begins at 7pm BST and typically lasts 2 hours including questions and discussion.

Isle of Raasay Distillery Virtual Tastings
View Details Add to cart
Isle of Raasay Distillery Virtual Tastings
View Details Add to cart
Isle of Raasay Distillery Virtual Tastings
View Details Add to cart
Isle of Raasay Distillery Virtual Tastings
View Details Add to cart

Give the spirit of Raasay

Free UK Delivery for One Week Only 1st – 8th December 2023

Our Festive Gift Guide has the answer to every whisky wish list and gin lover’s desire.

Our beautifully presented gift whisky & gin packs provide that extra sparkle to gifts for both gin and whisky lovers this festive season.

Place your order before December 17th to ensure delivery before Christmas.

Whisky Gifts Gin Gifts

Winter Whisky Retreats

Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Tour, Tasting & Drinks From £280 per Room

As the nights start to draw in, and we approach the cosy winter nights join us for a Winter Whisky Retreat.

Our winter whisky retreat package for 2 people includes:

  • Accommodation in one of our luxury rooms
  • Drink served in the lounge on arrival – choice of Isle of Raasay G&T or a dram
  • A Scottish breakfast each morning of your stay
  • Production tour of distillery including our bottling line with whisky, gin and chocolate tasting at 17:00
  • Pre dinner canapé cocktail
  • Dinner each night of your stay

Book Now Gift Vouchers

Winter Whisky Retreats on Isle of Raasay