Isle of Raasay Distillery of the Year 50.7% 70cl Taiwan red apples in waxed parchment

red apples in waxed parchment paper

pears and some grated apple

some damson jam and hints of ripe apple with a  fruity mid palate

and a pleasing tartness lingers on the finish

with a slight peppery spice towards the finish

Isle of Raasay Distillery of the Year 50.7% 70cl Taiwan red apples in waxed parchmentIsle of Raasay Distillery of the Year 50. 7% 70cl A fascinating release here from island producer Isle of Raasay, which is becoming increasingly renowned for its cask programme. Released to celebrate its success at the Scottish Whisky Awards last year, this expression has enjoyed a second maturation in Quercus humboldtii, or Colombian oak. It's also the oldest Raasay single malt release to date, distilled in August 2018 and bottled in the same month