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.
Louis XIII Cognac has unveiled Black Pearl: Tribute to the birthplace of Louis XIII, the latest highly limited expression in its prestigious Black Pearl cognac collection. Just 398 decanters are being released worldwide, each priced at £21,000. The new release takes its inspiration from Le Grollet, the historic cellar that has played a defining role…
Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Three is the newest limited‑edition single malt from Scotland’s oldest privately owned distillery, and it arrives with a narrative rooted in connection and serendipity. The series celebrates individuals with a deep affinity for Bladnoch, and this chapter centres on Roddie and Elaine Burgess, a couple whose relationship began after…
Bruichladdich Distillery has unveiled the latest chapter in its Octomore experiment, with three super-heavily peated single malts exploring Scottish barley, Islay provenance and a diverse selection of casks. The Octomore 17 Series, now in its 17th year, examines the relationship between barley origin, peat and maturation, with limited quantities created from specific harvests and cask…
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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.
Louis XIII Cognac creates temperature-driven tasting ritual for £21,000 Black Pearl limited edition
Louis XIII Cognac has unveiled Black Pearl: Tribute to the birthplace of Louis XIII, the latest highly limited expression in its prestigious Black Pearl cognac collection. Just 398 decanters are being released worldwide, each priced at £21,000. The new release takes its inspiration from Le Grollet, the historic cellar that has played a defining role…
Bladnoch Loch Maberry Chapter Three is a Cognac cask whisky love affair
Loch Maberry: Stories of Bladnoch, Chapter Three is the newest limited‑edition single malt from Scotland’s oldest privately owned distillery, and it arrives with a narrative rooted in connection and serendipity. The series celebrates individuals with a deep affinity for Bladnoch, and this chapter centres on Roddie and Elaine Burgess, a couple whose relationship began after…
Bruichladdich pushes the boundaries of peat with Octomore 17 Series whiskies
Bruichladdich Distillery has unveiled the latest chapter in its Octomore experiment, with three super-heavily peated single malts exploring Scottish barley, Islay provenance and a diverse selection of casks. The Octomore 17 Series, now in its 17th year, examines the relationship between barley origin, peat and maturation, with limited quantities created from specific harvests and cask…
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