Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release: Second Edition

‘The World’s Best Whisky 2024’ according to Forbes, Dùn Cana – Sherry Quarter Cask Release: Second Edition is here.

A whisky encompassing the prowess of Raasay’s mighty volcanic mountain, 66 million years in the making, we’re thrilled to continue this annual tradition with the second release. Crafted with the same dedication and attention to detail, this year’s edition brings even more depth and richness, matured in our signature Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry quarter casks for a truly unique flavour profile. An annual release with each edition offering slight points of difference in cask composition or age.

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Sherry Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Peated and unpeated spirit matured first in the strong foundations of our American rye casks with a second maturation in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry quarter casks, this whisky exudes peppery spice, dried sultanas and hints of vanilla with a finish of lingering salty chocolate and a light hint of aromatic wood smoke.

Rich dried fruit, sultanas85%

Vanilla toffee30%

Roasted nuts60%

White pepper & sea salt35%

Aromatic wood smoke20%

First Maturation Casks

Cask Type: Ex Rye Woodford Reserve US Kentucky American Oak ASB 190
Capacity: 190 Litres
Oak Variety: Quercus Alba American Oak

Second Maturation Casks

Cask Type: Ex Pedro Ximénez & Ex Oloroso Spain Jerez Sherry Quarter Cask 125
Capacity: 125 Litres

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Inside This Release: The Facts

Second Edition - 2024

First Edition - 2023

Release Date: September 2024
ABV: 52%
Peat Level: Barley 48-52ppm | Residual PPM in bottle: Estimated 6ppm – to be confirmed when full analysis complete
Presentation: Natural colour, non-chill filtered
First Maturation Cask Type: First fill Ex Rye Woodford Reserve US Kentucky American Oak
Second Maturation Cask Type: Ex Oloroso (50%) & Ex Pedro Ximénez (50%) Sherry Quarter Cask 125
Spirit Types: Isle of Raasay peated (53%) and unpeated (47%) spirit
Prior distillery – first maturation rye casks: Woodford Reserve, Peerless, Wild Turkey
Bodega – second maturation Oloroso and PX sherry casks: Bodega Jose y Miguel Martin
Barley Variety: Laureate & Diablo
Yeast Type: MW
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: Narrow cut point
Cask Filling Strength: 63.5% abv
Distillation Date of Youngest Spirit: 24/08/2021
Distillation Date of Oldest Spirit: 20/08/2021
First Maturation Vatting: 12/02/2024
Second Maturation Vatting: 26/08/2024 – 09/09/2024
Bottling: September 2024
Maturation & Bottling: Isle of Raasay Distillery
Number of Bottles: Approximately 15,000

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

Isle of Raasay Distillery Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release: Second Edition, first matured in American rye casks with a second maturation in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry quarter casks, single malt Scotch whisky, 52% abv, natural colour, non-chill filtered – 1 x 70cl

UK & US Delivery Only: Isle of Raasay Single Malt – Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release: Second Edition is currently only available to order online to the UK and select US states. Visit Delivery & Returns for more information.

European customers will be able to purchase Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release: Second Edition via our European distributors in the coming months. Visit our stockists map for information on your local distributor.

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Release Date: November 2023
ABV: 52%
Peat Level: Barley 48-52ppm | Residual PPM in bottle: Estimated 6ppm – to be confirmed when full analysis complete
Presentation: Natural colour, non-chill filtered
First Maturation Cask Type: First fill Ex Rye Woodford Reserve US Kentucky American Oak
Second Maturation Cask Type: Ex Oloroso (50%) & Ex Pedro Ximénez (50%) Sherry Quarter Cask 125
Spirit Types: Isle of Raasay peated (55%) and unpeated (45%) spirit
Prior distillery – first maturation rye casks: Woodford Reserve
Bodega – second maturation Oloroso and PX sherry casks: Bodega Jose y Miguel Martin
Barley Variety: Concerto & Arbikie laureate barley
Yeast Type: MW
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: Narrow cut point
Cask Filling Strength: 63.5% abv
Distillation Date of Youngest Spirit: 25 November 2019 (3YO – 3 years 11 months)
Distillation Date of Oldest Spirit: 14 January 2019 (4YO – 4 years 10 months)
First Maturation Vatting: 04/04/2023
Second Maturation Vatting: 13/10/2023
Bottling: November 2023
Maturation & Bottling: Isle of Raasay Distillery
Number of Bottles: Approximately 14,000

Isle of Raasay Distillery Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release, matured in American rye casks with a second maturation in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry quarter casks, single malt Scotch whisky, 52% abv, natural colour, non-chill filtered – 1 x 70cl

UK & US Delivery Only: Raasay Single Malt – Dùn Cana Sherry Quarter Cask Release is currently only available to order online to the UK and select US states. Visit Delivery & Returns for more information. European customers will be able to purchase Dùn Cana via our European distributors in the coming months. Visit our stockists map for information on your local distributor.

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What is Dùn Cana?

‘Dùn’ is Gaelic for an elevated stronghold. The word has been commonly adopted across Scotland in place names such as ‘Dùn’dee, ‘Dùn’keld, ‘Dùn’fermline and ‘Dùn’add in Argyll. Island legend holds that ‘Cana’ was an island warrior who took to the highest point on Raasay for his stronghold and lookout. The island peak named after Cana became ‘Dùn Cana’ – pronounced ‘Doon Caa-nuh’. Dùn Cana offers spectacular views at the summit all the way from Applecross to the Isle of Skye, a ‘must see’ on any visit to Raasay.

Our island is our constant inspiration and feeds the essence of everything we do, so we are honouring our Hebridean home and its iconic mountain with this annual single malt release.

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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
Love it nice flavours with a hint of bonfire

Mr Phillips