ISLE OF RAASAY | TASTING PACK

Isle of Raasay Tasting Pack – A Journey Through Wood Influence

Available format: Box with 4 x 5cl miniatures

Product Description

The Isle of Raasay Tasting Pack is an invitation to discover how wood transforms the character of a whisky. This exclusive set brings together four 5cl miniatures, each fully matured in casks made from different oak species. Personally selected by Alasdair Day, co-founder and master distiller of Isle of Raasay, these expressions allow for a direct exploration of the impact each type of wood has on the aroma, texture, and final flavor of the spirit.

More than just a tasting, this pack offers an authentic educational and sensory experience for enthusiasts and collectors who wish to delve deeper into the fascinating world of whisky maturation.

Key Features

Whisky Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Origin: Isle of Raasay, Scotland
Distillery: Isle of Raasay Distillery
Content: 4 x 5cl miniatures
Alcohol content: 50.7% Vol.
Maturation: Each whisky has been fully matured in a distinct species of virgin oak
Bottling: Without significant reduction to preserve the character of each cask
Presentation: Collector's tasting set

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Each sample reveals different nuances, from spicy and toasted notes to sweeter, floral, or fruity profiles, showing the immense influence of wood on the distillate.
Flavor: Complex and varied, with expressions that stand out for their notes of vanilla, spices, nuts, cocoa, honey, and toasted oak.
Finish: Persistent and changing according to the cask, clearly showing the differences between each type of oak.

Uses and Pairings

Ideal for comparative tastings, educational sessions, or gifts for whisky enthusiasts. Perfect for slow enjoyment and analyzing how each wood species modifies the aromatic and gustatory evolution of the whisky.

Authenticity and Origin

Isle of Raasay has established itself as one of Scotland's most innovative distilleries. This Tasting Pack reflects their philosophy of experimentation and search for new expressions, offering a unique opportunity to understand the fundamental role of the cask in creating the character of a whisky. An experience that goes beyond mere tasting and brings the enthusiast closer to the master distiller's work.

Available at Bouquet Xaló. Discover how wood writes the personality of each whisky.