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Isle of Raasay Distillery Single Malt

First Legal Isle of Raasay Whisky in Scotch Whisky History

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

Our Isle of Raasay Signature Single Malt – THE DRAAM is lightly peated balanced with rich dark fruit flavours –  a flavour profile inspired by some older style, smoky Hebridean single malt whiskies.

Combining tradition with contemporary thinking. That’s the Raasay way.

The Perfect DRAAM

Every drop of spirit is distilled, matured and bottled on the island using water from our well, Tobar na Ba Bàine, ‘Well of the Pale Cow’. Maximising the influence of the island on our spirit whilst supporting local jobs.

Mineral-rich Raasay water and long fermentations of up to 118 hours (5 days) develop sweet blackberry characteristics in our spirit before it even touches the oak of the cask. 

Our carefully crafted Raasay Na Sia recipe combines six signature casks – maturing peated and unpeated Isle of Raasay spirit separately in American Rye whiskey, virgin Chinkapin oak and Bordeaux red wine casks. The first of this cask combination in Scotch whisky history.

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Isle of Raasay Whisky

Isle of Raasay Single Malt
Signature Single Malt

Our flagship Isle of Raasay Single Malt Whisky

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Isle of Raasay Na Sia Single Cask 5 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Na Sia Single Cask Bottlings

Representing our unique six cask whisky recipe.

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Raasay Single Malt - Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dùn Cana

Our sherry quarter cask release.

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

Showcasing how individual species of oak interacts with our spirit.

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Isle of Raasay Distillery Tourism Destination of the Year Release
Distillery Exclusive

Our distillery exclusive bottlings.

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Amontillado Sherry Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Slàinte Club Exclusives

Bottlings exclusive to members of our Slàinte Club.

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Isle of Raasay Distillery Virtual Tastings
Virtual Whisky Tastings

Whisky Tasting Experience

Isle of Raasay Distillery Cask Samples
Cask Samples

Sample our Signature 6 Casks

Our Raasay Whisky Releases

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2015 - 2020

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

Signature Release: R-01.3.1
Released: May 2024

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Slàinte Club Exclusives

Amontillado Sherry Cask Release
Released: January 2024

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Raasay Lassies Release

Naomi’s Cask – Peated – Chinkapin Oak
Released: March 2024

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Oak Species Maturation Series

Quercus Humboldtii Virgin Colombian Oak
Released: June 2024

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Isle of Raasay Single Malt

The signature Isle of Raasay Single Malt. Two Isle of Raasay spirits – peated and unpeated – are matured separately in first fill Rye whiskey, fresh Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks. Lightly peated with rich dark fruit flavours. Bottled at 46.4% abv, non-chill filtered and natural colour.

Signature Release: R-01.2
Released: May 2023

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Signature Release: R-02.2
Released: October 2023

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Slàinte Club Exclusives

Raasay Single Malt Cask Strength
Released: January 2023

Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Distillery Exclusive

Tourism Destination of the Year Release
Released: May 2023

Isle of Raasay Distillery Tourism Destination of the Year Release 2023

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Special Release

Distillery of the Year
Released: August 2023

Isle of Raasay Single Malt Special Release - Distillery of the Year

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Dùn Cana

Sherry Quarter Cask Release
Released: November 2023

Raasay Single Malt - Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Isle of Raasay Single Malt

The signature Isle of Raasay Single Malt. Two Isle of Raasay spirits – peated and unpeated – are matured separately in first fill Rye whiskey, fresh Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks. Lightly peated with rich dark fruit flavours. Bottled at 46.4% abv, non-chill filtered and natural colour.

Signature Release: R-01.1
Released: May 2022

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Signature Release: R-02.1
Released: September 2022

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Isle of Raasay Na Sia Series

Na Sia Single Cask bottlings are created to celebrate our unique Na Sia recipe that makes our signature Isle of Raasay single malt. The Na Sia Single Cask Series demonstrates the complexities of each of these six signature recipe casks.

Unpeated Ex-Bordeaux Red Wine Single Malt
Released: September 2022
Slàinte Club Exclusive
ABV: Cask Strength

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Unpeated Chinkapin Oak Single Malt
Released: September 2022
Slàinte Club Exclusive
ABV: Cask Strength

Raasay Na Sia Single Malt Peated Chinkapin bottling

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Unpeated Ex-Rye Single Malt
Released: September 2022
Slàinte Club Exclusive
ABV: Cask Strength

Na Sia Ex Rye

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Unpeated Ex-Bordeaux Red Wine Single Malt
Released: September 2022
Distillery Shop Exclusive
ABV: 52%

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Unpeated Chinkapin Oak Single Malt
Released: September 2022
Distillery Shop Exclusive
ABV: 52%

Raasay Na Sia Single Malt Peated Chinkapin bottling

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Unpeated Ex-Rye Single Malt
Released: August 2022
Distillery Shop Exclusive
ABV: 52%

Na Sia Ex Rye

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Distillery Special Release

Sherry Cask Finished Single Malt
Released: November 2022Raasay distillery special release 2021Learn More

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

The signature Isle of Raasay Single Malt. Two Isle of Raasay spirits – peated and unpeated – are matured separately in first fill Rye whiskey, fresh Chinkapin oak and first fill Bordeaux red wine casks. Lightly peated with rich dark fruit flavours. Bottled at 46.4% abv, non-chill filtered and natural colour.

Signature Release: R-01
Released: June 2021

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Signature Release: R-02
Released: September 2021

Isle of Raasay Single Malt

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Isle of Raasay Na Sia Series

Na Sia Single Cask bottlings are created to celebrate our unique Na Sia recipe that makes our signature Isle of Raasay single malt. The Na Sia Single Cask Series demonstrates the complexities of each of these six signature recipe casks.

Peated Ex-Bordeaux Red Wine Single Malt
Released: September 2021

Our peated ex-Bordeaux red wine single cask is the first in this series. Bold and fruity notes, dried fruits, sultana, grape, Christmas cake & bread pudding notes developed in the single cask spirit. 288 bottles, 59.5% ABV, natural colour, non-chill filtered.

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Peated Chinkapin Oak Single Malt
Released: October 2021

Raasay Na Sia Single Malt Peated Chinkapin bottling

Our peated Chinkapin Oak single cask is the second in this series. The high toast caramelises the natural sugars in the wood. Sweet toffee and butterscotch on the nose, with dark fruit flavours and rich colours. 242 bottles, 61.4% ABV, natural colour, non-chill filtered.

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Peated Ex-Rye Single Malt
Released: October 2021

Na Sia Ex Rye

Our peated ex-Rye Whiskey single cask is the third in this series. The flavour profile emulate the signature original rye whiskeys, with rich peppery, spicy notes in great depths of fruit and butterscotch. 228 bottles, 61.5% ABV, natural colour, non-chill filtered.

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Makar’s Malt

International Women’s Day – 1st Release
Released: March 2021

Makar's Malt International Women's Day (1st Release)

Makar’s Malt, a lightly peated dram crafted in collaboration with Scots Makar/National Poet of Scotland Jackie Kay for International Women’s Day. This single cask bottling was matured in one of our first fill Bordeaux red wine casks. 327 bottles, 53.2% ABV, natural colour, non-chill filtered.

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Distillery Special Release

Sherry Cask Finished Single Malt
Released: November 2021

Raasay distillery special release 2021

Distillery Special Release highlights the creativity and innovation of Isle of Raasay Distillery, challenging the boundaries and exploring new and distinctive flavour profiles. Strong floral notes with hints of almond and peppery spices, perfect accompaniment for wintry festivity.

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The Isle of Raasay Inaugural Release

Released: November 2020

The first legal Scotch whisky from an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling. Lightly peated with rich dark fruit flavours. Tennessee Whiskey matured and finished in Boredeaux Red Wine Casks. Bottled at 52% abv, non-chill filtered and natural colour.

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Raasay While We Wait

Released: November 2015

Raasay While We Wait

While waiting for our Isle of Raasay Single Malt whisky, we crafted a single malt that demonstrated our whisky making skills and offered a taste of what was to come from our distillery.

This limited edition whisky combined two expressions from one distillery – one peated, one unpeated – finished in French oak Tuscan red wine casks. The result: a single malt whisky of uncommon provenance.

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
  • Love it nice flavours with a hint of bonfire

     
    Mr Phillips

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Slàinte Club members enjoy £5 off their first online order over £50, and are always the first to find out about new releases and stories from the island.

Isle of Raasay Distillery Facts

The Isle of Raasay Distillery produces island single malt Scotch whisky.

  • Capacity: 188,000 LPA
  • Mash Tun: 1 Tonne
  • Washback Size: 6 x 5,000 litres
  • Fermentation Time: 115 hours
  • Wash Still: 5,000 litres
  • Spirit Still: 3,600 litres
  • Maturation: all spirit is matured locally on the Isle of Raasay
  • Barley: 100% Scottish barley with local Raasay barley harvested and malted for special releases.

Find a Stockist

Our Isle of Raasay Gin and Isle of Raasay Whisky are available to enjoy in many of the best shops, bars and restaurants across the UK and beyond.

Find your local stockist via our interactive map, or simply order with us online and we will ship direct to you.

Become a Stockist

Own a licensed establishment? Get in touch with us if you would like to stock some of the first legal spirits from the Isle of Raasay!

Order our product range direct from us at prices exclusively for our trade customers and access our range of marketing resources.

Distillery Tours

Available Wednesday – Saturday during our winter opening hours.

Closed: Sunday – Tuesday.

Advanced booking recommended.

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Shop & Bar

November 5th – December 14th; Open: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 22:00

Closed: Sunday – Tuesday

December 14th – February 5th: Closed

February 5th – March 31st; Open: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 22:00

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Restaurant

Open Wednesday – Saturday during our winter opening hours.

Lunch: 13:00 – 15:00

Evening meals: 17:00 – 20:00

Reservations for evening meals recommended.

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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!