{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-full-maturation-rare-chinkapin-oak-casks","title":"Isle of Raasay Full Maturation Rare Chinkapin Oak Casks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspiration 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaasays 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinkapin has landed, this is the third core Isle of Raasay Single Malt Whisky, 50.2% ABV, natural colour, non-chill filtered. Peated and unpeated spirit crafted with 100% Scottish barley are matured, separately, in fresh and refill Chinkapin oak casks, and married together to create Raasay's signature lightly peated style of whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinkapin Oak is an oak species from North America, not vastly used in the whisky industry. Raasay Distillers like to think of it as the Raasay superpower. These casks have a high toast and heavy char and bring a delicious barbecue flavour to this lightly peated whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single malt whisky had been fully matured in Chinkapin oak casks, is an industry first – as far as we know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: \u003cspan\u003eWood smoke drifts over rich dark fruits, think baked plums and raisin compote, with a lift of citrus oil and a hint of toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: Barbecue notes of ribs and smoked ham are followed by honeyed sweetness, bright lime zest, and warming cinnamon spice. The peat stays measured, never overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Sandalwood, gentle char, and lingering fragrant smoke with a touch of drying oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isle Of Raasay Hebridean Distillers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55739106034040,"sku":"WHISK231059","price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/WHISK231059.jpg?v=1794584468","url":"https:\/\/latitudewine.co.uk\/products\/isle-of-raasay-full-maturation-rare-chinkapin-oak-casks","provider":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}