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Last week we had the time of our lives during New York Tartan Week 2025, as Raasay took on NYC with our good friends at Café Cùil!
From our distillery team we had our Head of Marketing, Alli, flying the Raasay flag in the Big Apple to promote all things Raasay alongside the incredible Clare from Café Cùil, Visit Scotland, and our USA partners at ImpEx. It was great to connect with Raasay fans and meet new ones along the way; between a Visit Scotland-branded snack shack, a Hebridean takeover at Albert’s Bar in Midtown Manhattan, and the Tartan Week Parade, it was an unforgettable week!
Serving up the very best of Scottish ingredients and recipes, Clare cooked up a storm and fed over 700 New Yorkers from the snack shack! On the Friday at Albert’s Bar, guests enjoyed a feast of Scottish small plates including lobster rolls with Isle of Raasay whisky butter, veggie haggis quesadillas, and cranachan with the Shortbread Society. All washed down with Raasay cocktails including our famous Draamhattan – New York City was thoroughly fed and watered, and we enjoyed every moment.
Want to make your very own Draamhattan at home? Here’s the recipe for this thirst-quenching classic:
Recipe:
75ml The Draam,
15ml Sweet vermouth of your choice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Glass: Coupe
Method: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Single strain into your coupe glass, before putting 1-2 maraschino cherries onto a cocktail stick, and place on your glass. Serve and enjoy!
Thank you NYC for an incredible week, we’re already counting down the days until the next one…
A big thank you to Todd Weller and Well Good Media Ltd for capturing the evening fun at our event in Albert’s Bar. It was so good to collaborate with a fellow Scottish business to make the magic happen across the pond. Read on to find out more about Well Good Media Ltd:
In recent years, Well Good Media, a creative collective, led by Todd Weller, has partnered with leading names and events in the Scottish traditional music scene, providing video, photography, and live streaming services. We’ve worked with the likes of Mànran, Skerryvore, Trail West, Tiree Music Festival, Eilean Dorcha Festival, Hoolie in the Hydro, and now Scotland’s Hoolie in New York (Carnegie Hall). We’re thrilled to play a role in highlighting the best of Scotland’s vibrant cultural landscape. With a deep passion for storytelling and a focus on quality, we transform ideas into compelling content that connects with audiences. From corporate clients seeking a polished production or a small business looking for standout results on a budget, our diverse expertise ensures we bring your vision to life with precision and care.
“It was a true privilege to attend the pop-up event at Albert’s Bar in New York City. Witnessing and savouring the incredible dishes crafted by Clare and John of Café Cùil alongside the fantastic Raasay-inspired cocktails, was a standout moment of my time in New York. While I was there to capture a few clips of the evening, I found myself beaming with pride for the contributors and Scotland as I watched so many people delight in the food, drinks, and rich cultural experience on display.” – Todd Weller, Well Good Media Ltd.
