Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin

The third core release from the Isle of Raasay Distillery, The Chinkapin is a lightly peated single malt bottled at 50.2% ABV, and crafted from 100% Scottish barley and matured entirely in fresh and refill Chinkapin Oak casks. Chinkapin is a virgin oak species from North America rarely used in the whisky industry. Peated and unpeated spirit were matured separately before being married together, creating the distillery’s signature house style. The casks are produced to Raasay’s own specification, heavily charred and highly toasted, resulting in distinctive notes. Every drop is distilled, matured, bottled, and shipped directly from the island.

Expect barbecue richness alongside rich dark fruits, honey, bright lime, cinnamon, and a lingering fragrant smoke.