The Chinkapin joins Isle of Raasay distillery's core range as the third permanent single malt. Bottled at 50.2% ABV, this lightly peated whisky marries peated and unpeated spirit, fully matured in fresh and refill Chinkapin oak casks.
Chinkapin oak is a North American oak species rarely seen in Scotch maturation. Heavily charred with a high toast, these casks dial up barbecue richness, toasted wood, and fragrant spice. Using both fresh and refill casks reins that intensity in just enough, allowing the distillery’s fruit-driven character to shine through the smoke.
Wood smoke drifts over rich dark fruits, think baked plums and raisin compote, with a lift of citrus oil and a hint of toasted oak.
Barbecue notes of ribs and smoked ham are followed by honeyed sweetness, bright lime zest, and warming cinnamon spice. The peat stays measured, never overwhelming.
Sandalwood, gentle char, and lingering fragrant smoke with a touch of drying oak spice.
