Isle of Raasay 'The Draam' Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46.4%

The Draam is Isle of Raasay Distillery’s award-winning signature single malt, born from a six-cask recipe devised by Master Distiller Alasdair Day to echo older Hebridean styles while remaining distinctly Raasay. The spirit blends peated and unpeated Raasay new make matured separately in first-fill American rye whiskey casks, fresh Chinkapin oak and first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks, then married to create a fragrant, balanced dram with heather smoke and deep dark fruit character.

Production:

What makes The Draam notable is its carefully engineered six-cask maturation that lets each cask type contribute full flavour: the American rye casks add spice and vanilla, Chinkapin oak brings fresh oak complexity, and Bordeaux first-fill imparts red-wine depth and dark-fruit richness. Distilled, matured and bottled on Raasay, using 100% Scottish barley, Highland peat for malting, mineral-rich well water that runs through volcanic rock and Jurassic sandstone to provide the water footprint for mashing, cask reduction and bottling. The Draam offers a reliably Raasay profile while remaining subject to small batch variation that collectors and fans prize.

Pairing Suggestions:

The Draam’s fragrant smoke and dark fruit layers sit well with roasted game or lamb with rich jus, strong blue cheeses or black-cherry desserts; for a lighter pairing, smoked salmon or a mushroom and chestnut tart will complement its heather smoke and sweet spice notes.

Tasting Note:

The Draam presents wood smoke, dark cherries and blackberries on the nose, supported by sweet spice, black pepper and a vanilla underpinning. The palate balances fragrant peat and ripe dark fruit with cinnamon warmth and a peppered finish, delivering depth, complexity and a distinctive Hebridean character.

Origin:

Isle of Raasay, Scotland

Alcohol:

46.4%