Isle of Raasay Single Malt Batch R-01

Ein Whisky der noch sehr jung schmeckt, aber einen sehr schön eingebundenen Rauch hat.

Nose: Mainly peat smoke, some dried grass, a hint of sea air. It's hard to pick anything else out. Palate: Immediately the peat smoke intensifies and brings with it some saltiness. There's a dried cherry quality. Finish: The smokiness settles and leaves a pleasant dried fruit finish. Medium-ish length. Notes: It's something I'd recommend to someone who wants an introduction to peat as a standalone experience as that's the showcase here. It's primarily peat on the nose and palate and isn't disguised or hidden by other flavours or over-amplified.

Too much burn for a 46% dram. Evokes: eating an overly raisined scone, walking by a street where tar is being freshly laid.

Tastes like a young whisky, which it is. Quite enjoyable still, but a bit rough and not too complex. Would love to see where Rassay takes their future releases.