Raasay Hebridean Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a lightly peated island single malt from Scotland's Isle of Raasay Distillery, bottled at 46.4% ABV with rich dark fruit flavors balanced against Highland peat smoke. This natural color, non-chill filtered expression represents the first legal whisky from an island with centuries of clandestine distilling heritage. The Isle of Raasay Distillery stands as Scotland's first legal distillery on this remote Hebridean island, home to just 161 residents. Founded on an island steeped in centuries of illicit distilling tradition, the distillery honors both the rebellious spirit of its past and the meticulous craft of modern Scottish whisky making. Their innovative maturation program combines rye whiskey casks, Chinkapin oak, and Bordeaux red wine barrels to create a distinctly Hebridean character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Highland peat smoke, dark berries, vanilla oak, sea spray, malted barley
• Palate: Lightly peated backbone, rich plum, blackcurrant, honey sweetness, spiced oak
• Finish: Medium to long with lingering peat smoke, dark fruit, and maritime salinity

Product Details

Spirit Type	Hebridean Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV	46.4%
Volume	700ml
Age Statement	No Age Statement
Distillery	Isle of Raasay Distillery
Region	Isle of Raasay, Scotland
Barrel Type	Rye Whiskey, Chinkapin Oak & Bordeaux Red Wine Casks
Filtration	Non-Chill Filtered
Color	Natural

Perfect For

• Island Whisky Exploration: Discovering Scotland's newest island distillery heritage
• Peat Enthusiasts: Those seeking balanced, approachable Highland peat character
• Collectors: Early releases from Scotland's most remote legal distillery
• Evening Contemplation: Savoring complex flavors that tell the story of Hebridean tradition

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Raasay Hebridean Single Malt taste like?

Raasay Hebridean offers a beautifully balanced profile with light Highland peat smoke complemented by rich dark fruit flavors like plum and blackcurrant. The innovative cask maturation in rye whiskey barrels, Chinkapin oak, and Bordeaux wine casks creates layers of vanilla sweetness and spiced oak, finishing with maritime salinity characteristic of island whiskies.

Is Raasay good for cocktails or best neat?

This single malt shines when enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its complex fruit and peat interplay. At 46.4% ABV and non-chill filtered, it maintains excellent body and flavor integrity. While premium enough for sipping, its balanced peat makes it suitable for sophisticated whisky cocktails like a Peated Old Fashioned.

What makes Isle of Raasay Distillery special?

Isle of Raasay Distillery is the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay, an island with a population of just 161 people and centuries of illicit distilling history. This unique heritage, combined with their innovative maturation program using diverse cask types and the island's maritime climate, creates distinctly Hebridean single malts unlike any other Scottish region.

How does Raasay compare to other island whiskies?

Raasay offers a gentler introduction to peated island whiskies compared to heavily peated Islay expressions, with Highland peat providing smoke without overwhelming the palate. The dark fruit influence from Bordeaux wine casks distinguishes it from traditional island malts, making it appealing to both peat novices and enthusiasts seeking something uniquely Hebridean.

Is this whisky worth the investment?

As early releases from Scotland's newest island distillery, Raasay whiskies represent both exceptional drinking and potential collectibility. The distillery's innovative approach, remote location, and connection to centuries of island distilling tradition make these expressions valuable additions to any serious whisky collection, especially for those interested in Scottish island heritage.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.