Where waves meet wind blown peat, Raasay While We Wait emerges from the small coastal distillery on the Isle of Raasay. A tribute to patience and discovery, this single malt is created symbolically for the time it takes to build a new distillery. It’s coastal, introspective, and built with intention. Sipping it feels like savoring a long awaited arrival.

Raasay While We Wait 70cl
Brand: Raasay | Category: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Isle of Raasay, Scotland | Vol: 70 cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Crisp sea air lifts from the glass, gentle malt sweetness, green apple, coastal salinity, light floral tones, and a soft whisper of peat smoke.
Palate: Medium-bodied and balanced, notes of honeyed grain, orchard fruit, fragrant heather, and light coastal minerals. A touch of barley sweetness and sea-spray freshness rides the tongue.
Finish: Clean and persistent, soft smoke and gentle sea breeze linger with barley sweetness and light spice, fading with an echo of marine freshness.

Production Details
Distilled from Raasay barley and matured exclusively in ex-bourbon American oak barrels. Bottled without chill filtration or added color. Every batch captures the spirit of the island, minimal intervention, maximum authenticity, and a nod to time’s value.

Perfect For
Ideal for contemplative sipping, shared conversation after seafood dinners, or gifting to someone who values craft and story. It’s elevated simplicity, thoughtful, coastal, and understated.

Expert Notes
Regarded as a standout in modern island whisky, While We Wait demonstrates how grain and malt can come together to highlight terroir, offering seaside brightness without heaviness or smoke dominance.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “Soft, nuanced, and coastal, a whisky that feels honest and fresh.”
🗣️ “Gentle peat and grain sweetness with a little salt air, really unexpected.”
🗣️ “Perfect dram for quiet nights. Coastal barley spirit with character.”

Interesting Fact
“While We Wait” pays homage to the time needed to build Raasay’s own distillery. It was released as a bridge spirit, honoring the wait and setting the tone for what was to come.

Serving Suggestions
Serve neat in a clean whisky glass to appreciate subtleties. Add a few drops of water to open fruit and mineral layers further. Wonderful alongside fresh oysters, smoked salmon, or delicate cheeses.

Distillery Background
Established in 2017, Raasay reintroduced Scotch production to the island after nearly a century without it. Built by visionaries committed to terroir, authenticity, and sustainable craft, While We Wait carries the island in every sip.