Isle of Raasay - Oak Species Maturation Series Tasting Pack
In May 2017, Bill Dobbie and Alasdair Day brought barley growing back to Raasay after more than 40 years. Since then, the old Icelandic barley varieties Bere and Iskria have flourished here. This was not yet enough as a basis for the distillery's pioneer malt. Malt from Scottish barley, still kilned over Highland peat (local peat is already being planned for further bottlings), forms the basis for the Isle of Raasay Single Malt Inaugural Release 2020. Slightly smoky, with rich aromas of dark fruits and in a natural, strong reddish brown, the Scotch sensually introduces the distilling style of the Raasay Distillery - and creates anticipation for the Core Range expected in May 2021. Other special features of the whisky: the Raasay water filtered through volcanic sedimentary rock and the unusually long fermentation of 96 to 110 hours. This maintains the high mineral content of the water and thus ensures the characteristic berry-fruity taste even before any barrel contact.
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Whilst the maturation of whisky is often discussed in terms of the pre-seasoning of the casks, the type of oak itself plays a fundamental role in the final character. With the Isle of Raasay Distillery’s four-part Oak Species Maturation Series Tasting Pack, the curious will learn first-hand how virgin oak casks create complex and deep flavours in single malt.
Matured entirely in Quercus humboldtii, rare Colombian oak, Raasay’s whisky develops delicious flavours of crème brûlée and heather smoke.
Widely known as European oak, Quercus petraea originates from Hungary. Robust and densely grained, this oak species lends the raw spirit a spicy flavour and wood smoke aromas.
The insular single malt owes its warm and lush fruity flavours, caramel and lingering spiciness to the Quercus robur from France, which has a more open and wider grain.
With the Quercus muehlenbergii, a Chinkapin oak also takes centre stage. The barrels made from this type of North American white oak are heavily toasted. The effect? A rich colour and a strong aroma of dark fruit and smoky bacon.
Product details
| Type: | Single Malt |
|---|---|
| Country: | Scotland |
| Region: | Islands |
| Distillery: | Raasay |
| Bottler: | Distillery bottling |
| Alcohol content: | 50.7% |
| Content: | 200 ml |
| Peated: | No |
| Cask strength: | No |
| Single cask: | No |
| Colouring: | No |
| Chill-filtered: | No |
Mandatory information
Food business operator Kirsch Import e.K. – Inh. Christoph Kirsch, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr
Manufacturer Isle of Rasaay Distillery, Borodale House Isle of Rasaay, IV40 8PB United Kingdom
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