{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-cask-strength-single-malt-whisky","title":"Isle of Raasay Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsle of Raasay Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky captures the raw, island character of Scotland’s Hebridean whisky tradition, bottled at full strength for maximum depth and intensity. Produced on a small island distillery known for its distinctive style, it combines maritime influence, peated complexity, and a carefully layered cask profile that reflects both modern craftsmanship and traditional island whisky making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a rich, natural colour with impressive viscosity and a powerful presence. The nose opens with smoky maritime notes, oak spice, and hints of dark fruit, vanilla, and malt sweetness, while the palate delivers bold waves of peat smoke, pepper, dried fruit, and toasted wood, balanced by a saline island freshness.\n\nThe cask strength bottling gives the whisky a concentrated, energetic finish that lingers with smoke, spice, and coastal minerality. It has excellent aging potential in the bottle once opened, and benefits from a few drops of water to reveal added complexity and softer layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilled on the Isle of Raasay, this whisky is shaped by its island terroir, where sea air, cool climate, and pure water sources influence the spirit’s character. The whisky is produced in small batches and matured in a combination of carefully selected casks, designed to build texture, depth, and balance. Cask strength bottling preserves the whisky in its most expressive form, showing the distillery’s style with minimal dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas, this whisky pairs well with smoked salmon, grilled shellfish, aged cheddar, blue cheese, dark chocolate, or charred and lightly smoked dishes. Serve at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, and consider a short rest or brief decant in the glass to let the aromas unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsle of Raasay is a modern Scottish distillery based on the remote island of Raasay, overlooking the west coast of Scotland. It has quickly gained attention for establishing a distinctive island malt with a strong sense of place, combining traditional whisky-making values with a contemporary approach to cask selection and flavour development. The distillery has become a notable name in the new wave of Scottish island whisky production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isle of Raasay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252619858257,"sku":"PS-15928084398460","price":86.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/IsleofRaasayCaskStrengthSingleMaltWhiskyR.png?v=1783445431","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/isle-of-raasay-cask-strength-single-malt-whisky","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}