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Tourism Destination of the Year Release

Honouring our 2022 ‘Tourism Destination of the Year 2022’ award, we have selected some very special casks that have been maturing in our dunnage warehouse on Raasay.

Our peated spirit, fully matured in ex-Manzanilla sherry casks has been specially selected for this occasion. A unique whisky to mark a memorable endorsement of our island experience.

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ex-Manzanilla Sherry Cask Matured Whisky

This whisky combines our maturation by the Atlantic ocean with the maritime influence of the Manzanilla sherry, resulting in chamomile, almond and salted caramel notes.

Only 2,500 bottles available, one per customer. Only available at our Distillery Shop or via Slàinte Club ballot.

Lightly peated – aromatic smoke85%

Butterscotch vanilla30%

Salted caramel notes60%

Dry, nutty, Almond flavours35%

Savoury spices and chamomile20%

Isle of Raasay Distillery Exclusive – Tourism Destination of the Year Release – fully matured in ex-Manzanilla sherry casks, 52% abv, natural colour, non-chill filtered – 1 x 70cl (bottle).

Maturation Cask

Cask Type: Ex Manzanilla Spain Andalusia American Oak Hogshead 250 Litres
Capacity: 250 Litres
Oak Variety: Quercus Alba American Oak

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Tourism Destination of the Year

Inside This Release: The Facts

Release Date: May 2023
ABV: 52%
Peat Level: Barley 48-52ppm | Residual in Bottle Estimated 8ppm
Presentation: Natural colour, non-chill filtered
Cask Type: First fill Ex Manzanilla Spain Andalusia American Oak Hogshead 250 Litres
Spirit Types: Isle of Raasay peated spirit
Barley Variety: Laureate
Yeast Type: Distillers’ Yeast
Water Source: Isle of Raasay Distillery 60 metre well on site – Tobar na Bà Baine
Fermentation Time: 3 and 5 day fermentations
Spirit Cut Point: 75% to 65% abv
Cask Filling Strength: 63.5% abv
Distilled: 25/10/2019 – 1/11/2019
Vatting: May 2023
Bottling: May 2023
Maturation & Bottling: Isle of Raasay Distillery
Number of Bottles: 2,500

Isle of Raasay Distillery Tourism Destination of the Year Release

Isle of Raasay Distillery Exclusive – Tourism Destination of the Year Release – fully matured in ex-Manzanilla sherry casks, 52% abv, natural colour, non-chill filtered – 1 x 70cl (bottle).

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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