{"title":"Isle of Raasay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Raasay is a small Hebridean island located between the Isle of Skye and the Scottish mainland in the Inner Hebrides. This remote island became home to Scotland's first new whisky distillery in nearly a decade when the Raasay Distillery began operations in 2017. The island's isolation and unique geography contribute to a distinctive terroir for single malt whisky production, marking it as one of Scotland's newest whisky-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe island experiences a maritime climate heavily influenced by the surrounding Atlantic waters and the nearby Cuillin mountains of Skye. Raasay's landscape combines peat bogs, mineral-rich water sources, and coastal exposure that creates specific environmental conditions for whisky maturation. The distillery utilizes both peated and unpeated barley, taking advantage of the island's natural peat deposits while also drawing from the pure water sources that flow across the island's varied geology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Raasay produces single malt whisky that reflects its maritime environment, with the coastal location influencing the maturation process through salt-laden air. The distillery employs a combination of traditional Scottish whisky-making techniques while incorporating some innovative approaches, including the use of Bordeaux red wine casks and rye whisky barrels for finishing. This creates a house style that balances island character with contemporary whisky craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-whisky","title":"Isle of Raasay - Signature Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsle of Raasay Signature Single Malt Whisky represents a significant milestone for Scotland's northernmost whisky producer. Established on the remote Isle of Raasay in the Inner Hebrides, the distillery draws on centuries of illicit distilling heritage to craft contemporary single malt spirits. This Signature expression, bottled at 46.4% ABV, exemplifies the distillery's commitment to quality and authenticity without chill filtration or added color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Raasay's rugged maritime terroir—characterized by peat, salt air, and isolation—imparts distinctive character to the spirit. The distillery's approach combines traditional Scottish whisky-making techniques with innovative production methods, creating a whisky that bridges heritage and modernity. This single malt works exceptionally well as an aperitif or contemplative dram, and pairs thoughtfully with seafood, game, and artisanal cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rassay","offers":[{"title":"70cl","offer_id":48830401216836,"sku":"Isle of Raasay - Signature Single Malt Whisky - 70cl","price":82.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6758\/files\/buy-isle-of-raasay-signature-single-malt-whisky-from-rassay-818508.jpg?v=1732103749"}],"url":"https:\/\/onshorecellars.com\/it-dk\/collections\/isle-of-raasay.oembed","provider":"Onshore Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}