Isle of Raasay Quercus Humboldtii Columbian Oak 

An Industry first is here with the latest release from the Isle of Raasay Distillery. Fully matured in Quercus Humboltii, or Colombian Oak, this wonderful dram is the first in a new series from the Island distillery that examines different Oak Species maturation.

A combination of peated and unpeated spirit has been distilled and filled into virgin casks made from Colombian Oak. Mike was at the distillery in March 2022 and was lucky enough to try a sample of this at just 12 months old. He’s been desperate to see it in the bottle and finally it’s here! Let’s just say he wasn’t disappointed.

£90.00

50.7% ABV

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Mike’s tasting notes:

Nose: Rich notes of honey and madeira wine sweetness, with blackcurrant cordial on the nose. A very soft hint of cigar ash alludes to the peaty spirit but it’s only just there and no more.

Palate: Lush and creamy, custard pie with icing sugar and blackcurrants again. A sweet brandy basket with fruit and nut milk chocolate with a note of vanilla ice cream. A spicy tang ensures there’s not too much sweetness.

Finish: Long, lasting and sweet. The blackcurrant stays, offering bitter-sweet fruitiness and again, a tiny pang of sweet peat lingers.