Isle of Raasay Hungarian Oak Single Malt Limited Release 2026

Tasting Note

NOSE: Orange peel, roasted hazelnut, geranium, cinnamon, ginger, sponge cake
PALATE: Ginger, coffee, sherry, dark chocolate
FINISH: Lingering sweet orange, ginger and smoky bacon

The third installment from Isle of Raasay Distillery’s Oak Species Maturation Series, which places the spotlight firmly on the botanical species of oak. This year’s expression highlights the distinctive character of Hungarian Quercus petraea, sourced from the Zemplén Mountains.

Selected not as virgin oak like previous releases, but in the form of seasoned ex-Oloroso sherry barriques. Peated and unpeated spirit, made with 100% Scottish barley, are matured
separatley in this distinctive cask type. Hungarian oak is renowned for its slow growth and exceptionally tight grain, allowing for a more controlled interaction between spirit and wood. This results in a whisky of remarkable depth and balance, where spice, sweetness and smoke are intricately layered. Every drop is distilled, matured, bottled and shipped directly from the Isle of Raasay. Island population: 161.

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