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Events & Whisky Tastings

We distil, mature, bottle and ship every drop of spirit we make from our small island of Raasay. We know that sometimes this means our spirits can take slightly longer to reach your doorstep and can also make visiting us in person a bit more difficult.

This year, we’ll be attending numerous whisky tastings and events both around the UK and further afield. We’d love to share our story and enjoy a dram with you in person. For those wanting to get a taste of the Isle of Raasay from the comfort of your own home, be sure to explore our upcoming virtual whisky tasting events.

Edinburgh Festival Whisky Tastings

Are you visiting Edinburgh for the world famous Edinburgh Festival? For three weeks in August, the festival opens the doors, streets and alleyways of the City of Edinburgh to an explosion of creative energy from around the world. 

The Raasay Distillery team will be out and about during the festival, pouring drams of our whiskies and gin as well as hosting our Secret West End tastings. We hope to see you at one of the events!

Secret West End Whisky Tastings

We’re hosting a few secret whisky tastings in our ‘closed to the public tasting room’ in Edinburgh’s West End for an afternoon of discussion on everything Raasay, from a member of the Isle of Raasay Distillery team.

You’ll be provided with an array of Isle of Raasay whisky’s to enjoy while one of our team transports you to Raasay through the magical story of our Hebridean island distillery and spirits.

Our Secret West End Whisky Tastings have limited availability. Select a date below to book online.

LOCATION: Secret Tasting Room, Manor Place, West End, Edinburgh, EH3 7DX
START TIME: 3:30pm

Our Whisky Tasting & Meet The Master Distiller + Whisky Tasting are now sold out for 2023 Edinburgh festival season.

Thanks to all of our guests for your support! Join our Slàinte Club for news on upcoming tastings, events and distillery news. 

 

Other Edinburgh Festival Whisky & Gin Events 2024
  • 6th August – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Public)
  • 9th-11th August – The Whisky Fringe  (Public)
  • 15th August – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Public)
  • 23rd August – Meet the Maker at Bonnie & Wild (Public)
  • 29th August – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Public)

Upcoming Whisky and Gin Events

Join us for whisky tastings and events across the UK and beyond! 

We’ll be updating and adding to this list over the year, so be sure to keep an eye on our website and social media channels to see if we’re in your area! Please bear in mind some of these events will be ticketed. We hope to see you soon!

March 2024

  • 24th March – Scotch & Rye Inverness, Cocktail Competiton Final (Inverness, UK) – Public & Trade
  • 26th March – Woodwinters Edinburgh Trade Show, Port of Leith Distillery (Edinburgh, UK) – Trade only
  • 30th March – Barrel top, House of Bruar (Pitlochry, UK) – Public

April 2024

May 2024

  • 2nd May – The Black Grape, cocktails and pairing (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 2nd May – Binny’s World of Whiskies
  • 3rd-5th May – Seoul Whisky Festival (Seoul, South Korea)Public
  • 4th  May – House of Bruar Barrel Top (Pitlochry, UK) – Public
  • 9th May – Whiskey and Barrel Nite (New York City, USA) – Public
  • 10th May – The Whisky Exchange, London Bridge (London, UK) – Public
  • 11th May – Highbury Vintners Barrel Top (London, UK) – Public
  • 17th May – Liquid Gold Whisky Company Tasting (Ashtead, UK) – Public
  • 21st-25th May – Campbeltown Malts Festival (Campbeltown, UK) – Public
  • 25th May – Watt Whisky & Friends (Campbeltown, UK) – Public
  • 25th May – Ness Gin Festival (Inverness, UK) – Public
  • 25th-26th May – Costa Mesa Highland Games (Costa Mesa, USA) – Public

June 2024

  • 1st June – Robbie’s Drams – Whisky An’A’That Festival (Ayr, UK) – Public
  • 1st June – Whiskies of the World (Scottsdale, USA) – Public
  • 1st-2nd June – Cap’Spirit Nord (Dunkirk, France) – Public
  • 20th June – Na Sia Virtual TastingPublic
  • 22nd June – Whiski Rooms Barrel Top (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 29th June – Inverness Whisky Festival (Inverness, UK)  Public
  • 29th June – Whiskies of the World (Nashville, USA) – Public

July 2024

  • 12th July – Whiskies of the World (Dallas, USA) – Public
  • 27th July – Whiskies of the World (San Diego, USA) – Public

August 2024

  • 3rd August – Whiskies of the World (Washington DC, USA) – Public
  • 6th August – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 9th-11th August – The Whisky Fringe (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 10th August – Wonders of Whisky Tasting Experience (New York City, USA) – Public
  • 15th August – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 23rd August – Edinburgh Fringe Meet The Maker – Isle of Raasay @ Bonnie & Wild (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 23rd August – Whiskies of the World (Boston, USA) – Public
  • 29th August – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
  • 31st Aug – 1st September – Whiskies of the World/Highland Games (Pleasanton, USA) – Public

September 2024

October 2024

  • 4th October – Tasting at Juniper Wine Cafe (Dunfermline, UK) – Public
  • 12th October – Whiskies of the World (Atlanta, USA) – Public
  • 12th-13th October – Nantes Spirits Festival (Nantes,France) – Public
  • 18th-19th October – Bottle Market Bremen (Bremen, Germany) – Public
  • October – Whiskey and Barrel Nite (Chicago, USA) – Public
  • 31st October – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Edinburgh, UK) – Public

November 2024

December 2024

  • 7th-8th December – Whisky Vibes Versailles (Versailles, France) – Public
  • 9th December – Scotch Whisky Experience Barrel Top (Edinburgh, UK) – Public
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Isle of Raasay Single Malt

Rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, the Hebridean Isle of Raasay provides the ingredients for the perfect scotch whisky.

Our signature Isle of Raasay Single Malt expression is lightly peated balanced with rich dark fruit flavours. A flavour profile inspired by some older style smoky Hebridean single malt whiskies.

Isle of Raasay Single Cask Scotch Whisky

Na Sia Single Cask Bottling (70cl)

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

Distillery Tours

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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 Raasay juniper, sweet orange peel, rhubarb root and our double distilled spirit.

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!