Isle of Raasay Inaugural Release – 52% ABV, 70cl, Original Box

A landmark modern Scottish release, this Isle of Raasay Inaugural Release marks the first legal whisky bottling from the island’s first legal distillery. Produced in the Hebrides after generations of illicit distilling on Raasay, this lightly peated single malt was matured for three years in first-fill Tennessee whiskey casks before being finished in first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks. Bottled at 52% ABV without chill filtration or artificial colouring, it is an important and highly collectible inaugural bottling, offered here with the original box.

Key Details:
- Distillery: Isle of Raasay
- Expression: Inaugural Release
- Type: Single malt whisky
- Origin: Hebrides, Scotland
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- ABV: 52%
- Peat Level: Lightly peated
- Maturation: First-fill Tennessee whiskey casks
- Finish: First-fill Bordeaux red wine casks
- Age: 3 years old
- Natural Presentation: Non-chill filtered and no artificial colouring
- Packaging: Original box included

Release Background:
- First legal whisky release from the Isle of Raasay distillery
- Produced by the first legal distillery on the island
- Significant inaugural bottling with strong modern collector appeal
- Combines lightly peated spirit with both American whiskey and red wine cask influence

Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Red berries, soft smoke, vanilla, oak spice, and floral malt.
- Palate: Bright and lively with sweet malt, gentle peat, dark fruit, pepper, and a subtle wine-cask richness.
- Finish: Medium-long with lingering smoke, berry fruit, and drying oak spice.

Why Collect / Buy:
- Important inaugural release from a new Hebridean distillery
- First legal distillery bottling from the Isle of Raasay
- Interesting cask combination of Tennessee whiskey and Bordeaux red wine
- Comes with original box, adding collector and display appeal

Seller Notes:
- Isle of Raasay Inaugural Release
- 52% ABV, 70cl
- Lightly peated single malt
- Matured in first-fill Tennessee whiskey casks and finished in first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks
- Non-chill filtered and no artificial colouring
- Original box included
- Please review photos carefully for fill level, label condition, and box condition

Bidder Confidence:
- Photos form part of the description—please check condition carefully
- Professionally packed for shipping; UK & international shipping available
- Buyer responsible for any local duties/taxes/import restrictions