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Isle of Raasay Distillery Tourism Destination of the Year Release

Isle of Raasay Hebridean Single Malt

Distillery Exclusive

Tourism Destination of the Year Release

Honouring our recent ‘Tourism Destination of the Year 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.

Tourism Destination of the Year

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
On all orders over £60.
Of £50 or more by joining our Slàinte Club*.

Inside This Release: The Facts

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

A really nice whisky! The peated / unpeated and cask combination adding loads of complexity – blind you’d never have guessed it’s youth. I’d say this is the best 3 year old whisky I’ve ever tried!

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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!