Feragaia Non Alc Spirit

Inspiration for the Isle of Raasay Single Malt came from some older styles of Hebridean single malts. Styles that had been lost through the ages and are not as prevalent anymore. This became the inspiration for the Isle of Raasay Distillery signature flavour profile: a lightly peated whisky, balanced with rich dark fruit flavours.

Raasays remarkable geology, island shores, the modern Scottish island distillery and unique water source inspired both the creation and presentation of the islands first Scottish gin which was the first legal spirit from Raasay, an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling.

On 14th September 2017, the Isle of Raasay Distillery opened its doors and spirit was flowing. The islands first legal distillation had finally taken place. After a night of music, fire, song and dance it was time to introduce their Hebridean spirits to the world.

Since its establishment, the Isle of Raasay Distillery has brought job opportunities to the island, worked closely with other local businesses and become embedded in the islands tight-knit community. Part of the distillerys ethos is to produce, mature, bottle and market every drop of spirit directly from the island. This seeks to maximise the influence of the island on the spirit, and the distillery on the island. To quote the inimitable Whisky Writer Dave Broom at our distillery opening: we are not just making alcohol, we are making spirit.

The distillery now employs more than 25 people on the island and the average age of the Raasay workforce is approximately 30 years old. At least one of the employees is about to become a new parent too! An early indicator of creating inter-generational values and making sure this special island of 161 people continues to thrive.

The original free spirit combines authentic originality with the rich distilling heritage of Scotland. Perfect for crafting elevated non alcoholic cocktails, it is made from 12 land & sea botanicals that were carefully identified for their flavour profiles and wild earth properties. Its refreshing depth of flavour is a layered journey through wild earth, redefining what alcohol free drinks can be.

From the land, the freshness of lemon verbena and blackcurrant leaf brings with it a resilience for the ‘always on’ modern age. From the sea, nutrient-rich Sugar Kelp gives body and breadth whilst promoting inner renewal. And finally, a long finish from spiced botanicals like pink peppercorn brings a sense of grounding and calm.

Full ingredients:

Botanical Distillates, Water, Vegetable Glycerine (rapeseed), Flavour Extracts: Cayenne Pepper, Blackcurrant leaf, Kaffir Lime, Chamomile, Lemon Verbena, Ancho Chile, Bay Leaf, Apple, Hibiscus.

Preservative: Potassium Sorbate. Natural acid: Citric, Tartaric, Malic.

Nose: Citrus notes of lemon verbena & bitter orange.

Palate: Complex & herbaceous notes of chamomile, bay leaf & blackcurrant leaf.

Finish: Warming spice of cayenne pepper, ginger & ancho chili.

Perfect Serve: Serve up with ginger ale, tonic or soda. Also a brilliant base for a non alcoholic take on classic gin cocktails.