Isle of Raasay Unpeated ex-Rye Single Cask Scotch Whisky
This Isle of Raasay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is part of the Na Sia Single Cask Series, matured in American ex-Rye Whiskey casks from Woodford Reserve Distillery. These casks, originating from a mash bill with 53% rye, impart distinct peppery, spicy, fruity, and butterscotch notes to the unpeated spirit.
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Overview
The Isle of Raasay Unpeated ex-Rye Single Cask is a distinctive single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Raasay Distillery, forming part of their Na Sia Single Cask Series. This series highlights six unique single malt recipe casks, each contributing a different character to the distillery’s offerings.
Overview
This particular expression is an unpeated single malt that has been matured in American ex-Rye Whiskey casks. These casks were sourced from the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky, known for utilizing a mash bill that includes 53% rye. The influence of these specific casks is central to the whisky’s profile, aiming to evoke the robust and complex flavors associated with historical rye whiskeys.
Key Features
- Matured in ex-Rye Whiskey casks from Woodford Reserve Distillery.
- Casks originate from a mash bill containing 53% rye.
- Develops notes of pepper, spice, fruit, and butterscotch.
- Part of the limited Na Sia Single Cask Series.
Technical Details
The maturation process in ex-Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey casks is crucial for this single malt. The previous contents of these casks, made from a mash bill featuring 53% rye, contribute significantly to the whisky’s aromatic and flavor development. This interaction imparts a unique character, introducing strong peppery and spicy elements alongside underlying fruit and butterscotch tones into the unpeated Scotch whisky.
