This Isle of Raasay single cask is unpeated Hebridean single malt Scotch whisky matured entirely in a single first-fill Woodford Reserve rye whiskey cask, number 19/921, and bottled at cask strength of 60.1% ABV with no age statement.
It belongs to the distillery's Na Sia series, a six-cask collection showcasing the individual casks used to create the Isle of Raasay single malt. At Raasay Distillery, peated and unpeated spirit is matured in ex-rye whiskey, chinkapin oak and ex-Bordeaux red wine casks, then combined to create the core whisky; the Na Sia bottlings let you taste each of those building blocks on its own.
The ex-rye cask is a key part of the Raasay recipe. Having held rye whiskey from Kentucky, it brings spice, toasted oak and vanilla sweetness to the island's unpeated spirit, and as a first-fill cask it gives the whisky plenty of character and colour.
Bottled straight from a single cask at full strength, it is one of a limited number of bottles, a rewarding gift for collectors and for anyone exploring how cask choice shapes a single malt.
Sip it neat first, then add a few drops of water to open it up.
Tasting Notes
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Cask: Single first-fill Woodford Reserve rye cask, 19/921.
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Spirit: Unpeated Isle of Raasay single malt.
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Strength: Cask strength, 60.1% ABV.
Specifications
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Producer: Isle of Raasay Distillery
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Style: Hebridean Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Cask
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Expression / Batch: Na Sia series, unpeated ex-rye cask 19/921
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Proof / ABV: 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: First-fill Woodford Reserve rye whiskey cask
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Region: Isle of Raasay, Hebrides, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, then add a little water to open the spice and sweetness. It pairs with smoked salmon, rye bread or oatcakes and cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cask was it matured in?
A single first-fill Woodford Reserve rye whiskey cask.
Is it peated?
No, this is unpeated Raasay spirit.
What is Na Sia?
A six-cask series showing each cask type used in the Isle of Raasay single malt.
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