Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - SWDOY Release
- Distillery
- Raasay
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.7%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Sherried, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Isle of Raasay's 2018 vintage was aged first in Four Roses bourbon barrels, then transferred to virgin Colombian oak for a bold, cask-strength (63.5% ABV) expression of Island whisky character without chill-filtration.
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Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old 2018 - SWDOY Release is a 5-year-old single malt from Raasay (Island, Scotland), bottled at 50.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, sherried, honey, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Isle of Raasay's 2018 vintage was aged first in Four Roses bourbon barrels, then transferred to virgin Colombian oak for a bold, cask-strength (63.5% ABV) expression of Island whisky character without chill-filtration.
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