Isle of Raasay

Isle of Raasay Inaugural Release 3 Year Old, Tennessee Whiskey & Bordeaux Red Wine Cask, 2020, 52%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

The Raasay Inaugural Release is the first legal single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Raasay Distillery, established by R&B Distillers. This limited edition, lightly peated whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2020 at 52% ABV. It was matured initially in first-fill American oak ex-Tennessee whiskey casks and then finished in first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks. The bottle features a unique design incorporating fossils and rocks from the island.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 128.06

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Must Have MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 393.67
Cask type
Tennessee Whiskey Cask & Bordeaux Red Wine Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Château Citran
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% Scottish barley
Fermentation
Up to 118 hours (5 days)
Master distiller (bottling)
Alasdair Day
Master distiller (distillation)
Alasdair Day
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
7500
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box with unique design incorporating fossils and rocks from the island molded into the glass.
Series highlights
Inaugural Release
Historical context
First legal distillery offering from the Isle of Raasay
Special release
Limited Edition, Inaugural Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fruity and floral notes, vanilla, citrus, spice, light mineral, iodized smoke, black cherry, pink grapefruit, lemon cream, damp leaves, savory sensations, myrtle, manure/cattle.
Palate
Sweet and spicy, toffee, dried fruits, oak, smooth, warming, ripe apples, honey, subtle smokiness, peppery, citrus (orange, mandarin), pineapple, red apple, lemon, wild strawberry, vanilla, blood orange, black cherry, red grape, barbecue sauce, bacon, smoked scamorza cheese, gunpowder, salt.
Finish
Smooth and warming, lingering fruit and spice, long, salty, mineral, ash, citrus, vanilla, ginger, distinct currants, soy sauce, sweetness of red fruits.
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