Isle of Raasay Single Cask Series Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Scotch Whisky

Isle of Raasay Single Cask Series Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Hebridean Single Malt | Aged 5 Years | 59.7% ABV | 119.4 Proof | 700mL | Isle of Raasay, Scotland | Na Sia Single Cask Series | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Process & Profile

Part of the Na Sia Single Cask Series, this Isle of Raasay expression showcases peated spirit aged for five years in a single Bordeaux red wine cask. Na Sia means “The Six” in Gaelic, referring to the six components behind the distillery’s signature recipe: peated and unpeated spirit matured separately in American rye whiskey, Chinkapin oak and Bordeaux red wine casks.

This bottling explores the peated Bordeaux component on its own. Sourced from southwest France, the European oak cask previously held Bordeaux red wine, contributing dark fruit, savory spice and tannic structure. Five years of maturation brings these influences together with Raasay’s peat smoke, creating a profile of dried fruit, grapes and fruit cake with a smoky, gently spicy edge.

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 59.7% ABV, or 119.4 proof, this single malt captures the character of its individual cask. It is non-chill filtered and presented at natural color.

Tasting Notes

Individual casks vary, but the peated Bordeaux style centers on these characteristics:

• Nose: Dried fruit, grapes and fruit cake, threaded with peat smoke.

• Palate: Blackberry, plum and cherry notes, with sultana sweetness and savory oak spice.

• Finish: Peat smoke and drying wine tannins, with lingering fruit and spice.

What Makes It Special

• Aged five years: Matured in a single cask previously used to age Bordeaux red wine.

• Na Sia Single Cask Series: Explores one of the six components of Raasay’s signature whisky recipe.

• European oak influence: Contributes savory spice and structure alongside the wine-derived fruit character.

• Peated spirit: Smoke provides a savory balance to the fruity sweetness.

• 59.7% ABV: Bottled at natural cask strength, equivalent to 119.4 proof.

• Natural presentation: Non-chill filtered, with no added color.

How to Enjoy

Begin with a small neat pour in a tulip-shaped glass. At 59.7% ABV, adding water gradually gives you room to explore how the balance of fruit, tannin and smoke changes.

For a pairing, consider aged cheddar, roasted mushrooms or dark chocolate to complement the whisky’s fruity and savory notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Na Sia mean in the Isle of Raasay Single Cask Series?
Na Sia means “The Six” in Gaelic. It refers to peated and unpeated spirit matured in three cask types—American rye whiskey, Chinkapin oak and Bordeaux red wine—creating six distinct components. This bottle showcases one component from a single cask.

2. Is the Na Sia Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask whisky smoky?
Yes. This expression uses peated spirit, bringing smoke alongside the fruit and spice developed during Bordeaux wine cask maturation.

3. How long is Isle of Raasay Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask aged?
This bottling is aged for five years in a single cask previously used to age Bordeaux red wine. The wine cask provides its full maturation, rather than only a finishing stage.

4. What is the proof of this Na Sia Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask bottling?
This bottling is 119.4 proof, equivalent to 59.7% ABV. It is bottled at natural cask strength; other single casks in the series can have different strengths.

5. Where can I buy Isle of Raasay Single Cask Series Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
You can purchase Isle of Raasay Single Cask Series Peated Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap.