{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-the-chinkapin-scotch","title":"Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsle of Raasay The Chinkapin Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHebridean Single Malt | 50.2% ABV | 100.4 Proof | 700mL | Isle of Raasay, Scotland | Chinkapin Oak Matured | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsle of Raasay The Chinkapin puts an unusual North American oak species at the centre of its lightly peated island style. Made with 100% Scottish barley, it combines peated and unpeated spirit matured separately in fresh and refill Chinkapin oak casks. These components are then married together to balance smoky, savory flavors with maple sweetness and bright citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown botanically as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuercus muehlenbergii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Chinkapin oak is less commonly used for whisky than standard American white oak. Raasay’s custom barrels use timber air-dried for 36 months before receiving a high toast and heavy char. The resulting profile brings together barbecue smoke, pancakes and maple syrup, fresh lime and cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Raasay’s ongoing core range, The Chinkapin is bottled at 50.2% ABV without chill filtration or added color. It offers a distinctive combination of sweet and savoury notes while retaining the distillery’s gentle smoky character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood smoke, maple sweetness and savoury barbecue aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pancakes and maple syrup meet smoky bacon notes, fresh lime and cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Savoury spice and wood smoke, balanced by sweetness and citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Chinkapin oak maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses fresh and refill casks made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuercus muehlenbergii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom barrel preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Timber is air-dried for 36 months, then highly toasted and heavily charred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeated and unpeated spirit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Separately matured components create Raasay’s lightly peated style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive flavour balance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barbecue and maple syrup meet lime and cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Scottish barley:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distilled, matured and bottled on the Isle of Raasay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOngoing core expression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A permanent addition alongside The Draam and Dùn Cana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart neat in a tulip-shaped glass to explore the contrast between maple sweetness, savoury smoke and lime. Add water a few drops at a time to find your preferred balance at 50.2% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a food pairing, consider smoked cheese, grilled mushrooms or lightly glazed barbecue to complement its sweet and savoury character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. What is Chinkapin oak in Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinkapin oak, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuercus muehlenbergii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a North American white oak species. Raasay uses highly toasted, heavily charred barrels made from this wood to develop the whisky’s distinctive barbecue, maple and spice character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Is Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin peated?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it is lightly peated. Peated and unpeated spirit are fermented, distilled and matured separately before being married together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. What does Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect barbecue smoke, smoky bacon, pancakes and maple syrup, balanced by fresh lime and cinnamon. Its profile combines sweetness, savory spice and gentle wood smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. How does The Chinkapin differ from Dùn Cana?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chinkapin matures entirely in fresh and refill Chinkapin oak casks. Dùn Cana first matures in American rye whiskey casks before a second maturation in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry quarter casks, giving it a stronger dried-fruit and sherry influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Where can I buy Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin Single Malt Scotch Whisky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Isle of Raasay The Chinkapin Single Malt Scotch Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isle of Raasay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51139449946337,"sku":"892032203272","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/IsleofRaasayTheChinkapinSingleMaltScotchWhiskyBottleandBox.webp?v=1792785241","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/isle-of-raasay-the-chinkapin-scotch","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}