Looking for a different style of dram? Isle of Raasay has unveiled Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled, a limited single cask whisky created using a rare purifier system.
The novel setup, described by founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day as a ’virtual third still’, increases copper contact during distillation and apparently produces a softer, more delicate whisky than the distillery’s usual (lightly) peated style.
Matured in a single ex-Rye whiskey cask from Woodford Reserve, and bottled at a robust 59% ABV, the release reflects the island distillery’s increasingly adventurous approach to modern whisky making. Limited to just 246 bottles worldwide, it’s bottled at natural colour and non-chill filtered, and we’re more than curious.
The novel setup increases copper contact during distillation and apparently produces a softer, more delicate whisky…
At the centre of the release is Raasay’s unusual still configuration. The distillery’s spirit still features a purifier system that can be switched on or off during production. Founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day says that this ‘virtual still’ increases copper contact during distillation and thus creates a softer, more delicate spirit style.
Official tasting notes report honeydew melon, pear and green apples on the nose, followed by flavours of buttery toffee, banana and stewed apple, finishing with sweet oak and gentle spice.
The whisky was distilled in June 2019 and matured entirely on the island before bottling in May 2026.
Available now, Isle of Raasay Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled sells for £95.
English wine producer Gusbourne is marking two decades of winemaking with an exceptionally limited Cellar Release, opening its library of historic vintages to members for the first time. Comprising around 250 bottles drawn from tiny parcels held back over 20 years, the collection offers wine collectors and enthusiasts a chance to own some of the…
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has released a new limited-edition single malt, the Aberfeldy 24 Year Old White Port Double Cask Finish, marking the latest addition to its Exceptional Cask whisky series. The whisky pairs Aberfeldy’s Highland heritage with influence from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where the White Port casks used for finishing were sourced. Only 252 bottles…
A new collaboration pairs Scotland’s national drink with one of its oldest design traditions. Whisky and tartan have long travelled together. Now, Cask Trade and celebrated Scottish designer Siobhan Mackenzie have brought the two together in a limited-edition single cask release that celebrates the country’s enduring craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. The collaboration marks the…
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Looking for a different style of dram? Isle of Raasay has unveiled Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled, a limited single cask whisky created using a rare purifier system.
The novel setup, described by founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day as a ’virtual third still’, increases copper contact during distillation and apparently produces a softer, more delicate whisky than the distillery’s usual (lightly) peated style.
Matured in a single ex-Rye whiskey cask from Woodford Reserve, and bottled at a robust 59% ABV, the release reflects the island distillery’s increasingly adventurous approach to modern whisky making. Limited to just 246 bottles worldwide, it’s bottled at natural colour and non-chill filtered, and we’re more than curious.
At the centre of the release is Raasay’s unusual still configuration. The distillery’s spirit still features a purifier system that can be switched on or off during production. Founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day says that this ‘virtual still’ increases copper contact during distillation and thus creates a softer, more delicate spirit style.
Official tasting notes report honeydew melon, pear and green apples on the nose, followed by flavours of buttery toffee, banana and stewed apple, finishing with sweet oak and gentle spice.
The whisky was distilled in June 2019 and matured entirely on the island before bottling in May 2026.
Available now, Isle of Raasay Rye Cask 3.4 x Distilled sells for £95.
Gusbourne celebrates two decades of English sparkling wine with limited cellar release
English wine producer Gusbourne is marking two decades of winemaking with an exceptionally limited Cellar Release, opening its library of historic vintages to members for the first time. Comprising around 250 bottles drawn from tiny parcels held back over 20 years, the collection offers wine collectors and enthusiasts a chance to own some of the…
Exceptional Aberfeldy 24 Year Old single malt explores the bright side of Port cask whisky
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has released a new limited-edition single malt, the Aberfeldy 24 Year Old White Port Double Cask Finish, marking the latest addition to its Exceptional Cask whisky series. The whisky pairs Aberfeldy’s Highland heritage with influence from Portugal’s Douro Valley, where the White Port casks used for finishing were sourced. Only 252 bottles…
New Nc’nean Cask Trade bottling celebrates Scottish craftsmanship through whisky and tartan
A new collaboration pairs Scotland’s national drink with one of its oldest design traditions. Whisky and tartan have long travelled together. Now, Cask Trade and celebrated Scottish designer Siobhan Mackenzie have brought the two together in a limited-edition single cask release that celebrates the country’s enduring craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. The collaboration marks the…
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