Mineral-rich water and long fermentations develop sweet blackberry characteristics in this spirit before it even touches the oak of the cask.
Matured in first fill Tennessee Whiskey and finished in first fill Bordeaux red wine casks.
The magical Isle of Raasay lies off the west coast of Scotland in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the Isle of Skye by a short 25 minute ferry journey.
Rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, Raasay provides the ingredients for the perfect dram.
Nose: Rich, with oak hints.
Palate: Expect almond, hazelnut, and sweet spice flavours from the American oak, and caramel, toffee and creamy chocolate notes from the previous Tennessee Whiskey contents.
Finish: The French oak Bordeaux red wine finishing brings savoury spice and blackberry jam to the fore, enhancing the dark fruit flavours and adding another layer of complexity to the whisky.