A masterclass in big flavour and peaty goodness. Delicious!
Christopher Coates
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Brand
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Bottler
Tourism Destination of the Year Release
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
52%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Eucalyptus, turpentine, menthol, and wood smoke. Engine oil, leather, and tarte tatin. Caramel biscuit and cherry bakewell. Fresh apricot and grape juice. Toffee sauce.
Palate: Full. Intense sweet and sour fruit: tart green apples, ripe banana, white grape, and mandarin segments. Oak-smoked fruits, paprika, a subtle but pleasant rubbery note, and lemon-lime hard candy.
Finish: Long, on a Mezcal-like green agave note.
Comment: A masterclass in big flavour and peaty goodness. Delicious!
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Barbecued halloumi and courgette initially. Smoky cumin and a hint of hot pepper sauce. Cider vinegar, gooseberry, toasted flatbread, and a savoury creaminess like béchamel.
Palate: Medium bodied. Iodine peat notes emerge with green bell pepper bitterness. Baked cheesecake and caramel sauce. More flatbread and cumin seed with extra-virgin olive oil, with building warmth.
Finish: Long. Herbaceous peat notes lead, and the warmth dissipates.
Comment: This shows great promise.
Score: 8.1
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