Whiskey Isle of RAASAY Signature Coffret + 2 Verres 70 cl

Description

Isle of Raasay Signature Gift Pack: Lightly Peated Scotch Whisky with Two Glencairn Glasses

A Distinctive Whisky Gift from the Inner Hebrides

The Isle of Raasay Signature Single Malt Whisky Gift Set celebrates the character of one of Scotland's most distinctive island distilleries.

The presentation includes one 70cl bottle of Isle of Raasay Signature Single Malt Scotch Whisky and two branded Glencairn tasting glasses.

Packaged in a dedicated gift box, it is designed for whisky enthusiasts who appreciate complex maturation and a carefully balanced peated style.

The Isle of Raasay Distillery

Located on the Isle of Raasay, close to the Isle of Skye, the distillery began whisky production in 2017.

It became the island's first legal whisky distillery, establishing a new chapter in its history.

The distillery produces both peated and unpeated malt spirits, which are matured separately before blending.

This approach allows the whisky makers to control the balance between smoke, fruit and oak influence.

A Unique Six-Part Maturation

The signature whisky is created by combining two different malt spirits with three types of oak casks.

Peated and unpeated spirits are each matured in former American rye whiskey barrels, virgin Chinkapin oak and ex-Bordeaux red wine casks.

The rye whiskey barrels contribute spicy and vanilla characteristics.

Virgin Chinkapin oak adds toasted wood, caramel and gentle baking spices.

Bordeaux red wine casks introduce rich red and dark fruit notes.

These six individual components are carefully combined to create the distillery's distinctive lightly peated style.

Tasting Notes: Fruit, Spice and Gentle Smoke

The nose opens with aromas of red apples, cherries and baked plums.

Soft vanilla and delicate woody smoke provide additional complexity.

On the palate, ripe fruit meets dark caramel, biscuity malt and warming spices.

A subtle mineral character accompanies the gentle peat smoke, creating a balanced and expressive whisky.

The finish is smooth and persistent, revealing butterscotch, sweet oak and a lingering touch of smoke.

Two Glencairn Glasses for Whisky Tasting

The gift set includes two branded Glencairn glasses.

Their distinctive shape helps concentrate aromas, making them particularly suitable for exploring the whisky's fruity and smoky characteristics.

Serve Isle of Raasay Signature neat at room temperature, allowing the whisky to rest briefly before tasting.

A few drops of water may be added to explore further aromatic nuances.

An Ideal Gift for Single Malt Enthusiasts

With its distinctive six-part maturation, balanced peat influence and two tasting glasses, this gift set offers an introduction to modern Scottish island whisky.

It is particularly suitable for enthusiasts looking to discover a single malt combining fruit richness, oak complexity and restrained smoke.