The Raasay Inaugural Release marks a historic milestone as the first legal distillery offering from the Isle of Raasay. This release, limited to 7500 bottles, makes it a remarkable addition for collectors and investors alike. The whisky, distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2020, bears the age statement of three years, underscoring the youthful vigour of this distillery's offerings.
Notably, the maturation process of the Raasay Inaugural Release involves initial ageing in first-fill American oak, specifically, ex-Tennessee whisky casks. This is then followed by a finishing period in first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks, a testament to the distillery's innovative spirit and attention to the unique interaction of wood and spirit. The resulting spirit is lightly peated, bottled at a robust 52% ABV, promising complexity and character.
The attention to detail extends beyond the spirit itself, with the presentation of the bottle reflecting the unique geography of the Isle of Raasay. The bottle features a unique design, incorporating fossils and rocks from the island moulded into the glass, marrying the essence of the whisky with its island provenance.
In summary, the Raasay Inaugural Release stands as a symbol of the island's transition from a history of illicit distilling to a future of legally recognised, quality spirit production. This release, with its unique maturation process and bottle design, holds a distinct place in the whisky landscape, and is sure to captivate the interests of whisky investors and collectors worldwide.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2020-2026
Between 2020 and 2026,
the value of Raasay Inaugural Release underwent an average annual change of
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which this whisky was sold at auctions,
compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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