The Raasay Hebridean Single Malt Batch 2 continues the young distillery’s remarkable journey of craftsmanship and island character. Following the celebrated debut of Batch 1, this second release from the Isle of Raasay Distillery refines its house style, a seamless fusion of gentle peat smoke, coastal minerality, and layered sweetness. Distilled, matured, and bottled entirely on the rugged Isle of Raasay, this whisky embodies the island’s elemental nature: salt air, wind swept hills, and a deep connection to place.

Product Details:

Brand: Isle of Raasay | Category: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46.4% | Edition: Batch 2 | Cask Type: A mix of Rye Whiskey, Chinkapin Oak, and Bordeaux Red Wine Casks | Origin: Scotland (Isle of Raasay) | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Bright and inviting with aromas of smoked honey, heather, and dried fruit. Subtle notes of caramel, vanilla, and sea breeze rise through soft oak spice.
Palate: Rounded and expressive. Layers of ripe plum, dark chocolate, and salted toffee mingle with light peat smoke and herbal undertones. The wine cask influence deepens the fruit character while maintaining balance and freshness.
Finish: Long and elegant with fading notes of oak, red fruit, and gentle maritime smoke.

Production Details:

Distilled from Scottish malted barley, lightly peated to around 48–52 ppm, and matured in a trio of cask types, ex-Rye whiskey, Chinkapin oak, and ex-Bordeaux red wine, this whisky exemplifies Raasay’s inventive cask strategy. Each cask contributes distinct layers: spice from rye, vanilla and toast from Chinkapin, and red fruit sweetness from wine. Bottled at 46.4% ABV, non-chill filtered, and natural in color, it’s pure island spirit, crafted with care from grain to glass.

Perfect For:

Perfect for modern whisky drinkers who appreciate character, innovation, and provenance. Ideal for slow evenings, coastal settings, or shared drams that invite discovery.

Expert Notes:

Batch 2 builds on the success of the first with more rounded sweetness and a touch of extra maturity, earning praise for its balance between youthful vibrancy and emerging depth. Critics call it “a confident evolution, proof that Raasay is a name to watch.”

Customer Reviews:

“Beautifully layered, smoky, sweet, and perfectly coastal.”   Neil F.
“Batch 2 feels richer, smoother, and more complete. Exceptional.”   Emily J.
“A modern island whisky with old soul, stunning craftsmanship.”   Brian T.

Interesting Fact:

The Isle of Raasay’s unique volcanic soil and Atlantic air influence not just the spirit but also the water used in production, drawn from a natural spring that flows over ancient basalt rock, giving the whisky its distinct mineral clarity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat or with a few drops of water to open the fruit and spice complexity. For pairing, enjoy with grilled seafood, smoked nuts, or dark chocolate to echo its maritime and sherried notes.

Distillery Background:

Established in 2017, the Isle of Raasay Distillery is Scotland’s first legal distillery on the island, built with a mission to create spirits that embody Raasay’s wild beauty. Combining traditional distillation with creative cask aging, the distillery produces whiskies that are contemporary yet deeply tied to place. The Hebridean Single Malt Batch 2 stands as a confident statement of Raasay’s identity, a whisky born of the sea, crafted with precision, and matured in harmony with the island’s untamed landscape.