<h2>A First for the Distillery: Full Maturation in Sicilian Marsala Casks</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Isle of Raasay Distillery</strong> has announced its latest release — and it’s a milestone for the island’s whisky production. The <strong>Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release</strong> is the first expression fully matured in Sicilian Marsala wine barriques, sourced from the historic Frazzitta winery. These rare <strong>Marsala Vergine casks</strong>, seasoned with bone-dry Marsala wine for up to 30 years, have imparted remarkable depth and character to the spirit. The release is bottled at 50.7% ABV and will also be available in Germany through importer Kirsch Import.</p>
<h2>Design and Presentation Reflecting Raasay’s Landscape</h2>
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<p>For this limited edition, the distillery introduces a <strong>new bottle design</strong> inspired by the rugged, natural beauty of the Isle of Raasay. The packaging underscores the distillery’s commitment to presenting its whiskies as both sensory and visual experiences.</p>
<h2>Maturation, Character &#x26; Master Distiller’s Insight</h2>
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<p>This single malt combines <strong>peated and unpeated spirit</strong> made from Diablo and Concerto barley, fermented with Distilamax MW yeast, and filled into cask at 63.5% ABV in July 2021. After nearly four years of maturation exclusively in ex-Marsala barriques, it was vatted in June 2025 and bottled the following month on-site at the Isle of Raasay Distillery.</p>
<p>Master Distiller and Co-Founder <strong>Alasdair Day</strong> notes:</p>
<div class="gold_line"> “Marsala Vergine casks, particularly from a historic producer like Frazzitta, are rare in the whisky industry, and have brought an exceptional depth of flavour to our Raasay spirit. It’s one of the most distinctive cask maturations we’ve ever released, elegant and assertive all at once.” </div>  
<h2>Tasting Notes</h2>
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<li><strong>Nose:</strong> Grape must, sweet notes, slight sharpness, parma violets</li>
<li><strong>Palate:</strong> Stewed apples, ginger, maple syrup, sweet pear, balsamic vinegar</li>
<li><strong>Finish:</strong> Long and lingering smoke</li>
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<h2>A Noteworthy Limited Edition</h2>
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With only **12,300 bottles** available worldwide and a UK price of £75, the Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release stands out as a distinctive, **elegantly crafted single malt**. For collectors, enthusiasts, and adventurous palates alike, this release offers a rare opportunity to experience the union of island whisky character and the nuanced influence of aged Marsala casks.  



## A First for the Distillery: Full Maturation in Sicilian Marsala Casks

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The **Isle of Raasay Distillery** has announced its latest release — and it’s a milestone for the island’s whisky production. The **Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release** is the first expression fully matured in Sicilian Marsala wine barriques, sourced from the historic Frazzitta winery. These rare **Marsala Vergine casks**, seasoned with bone-dry Marsala wine for up to 30 years, have imparted remarkable depth and character to the spirit. The release is bottled at 50.7% ABV and will also be available in Germany through importer Kirsch Import.  

## Design and Presentation Reflecting Raasay’s Landscape

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For this limited edition, the distillery introduces a **new bottle design** inspired by the rugged, natural beauty of the Isle of Raasay. The packaging underscores the distillery’s commitment to presenting its whiskies as both sensory and visual experiences.  

## Maturation, Character & Master Distiller’s Insight

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This single malt combines **peated and unpeated spirit** made from Diablo and Concerto barley, fermented with Distilamax MW yeast, and filled into cask at 63.5% ABV in July 2021. After nearly four years of maturation exclusively in ex-Marsala barriques, it was vatted in June 2025 and bottled the following month on-site at the Isle of Raasay Distillery.  

Master Distiller and Co-Founder **Alasdair Day** notes:

<div class="gold_line"> “Marsala Vergine casks, particularly from a historic producer like Frazzitta, are rare in the whisky industry, and have brought an exceptional depth of flavour to our Raasay spirit. It’s one of the most distinctive cask maturations we’ve ever released, elegant and assertive all at once.” </div>  

## Tasting Notes

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- **Nose:** Grape must, sweet notes, slight sharpness, parma violets  
- **Palate:** Stewed apples, ginger, maple syrup, sweet pear, balsamic vinegar  
- **Finish:** Long and lingering smoke  

## A Noteworthy Limited Edition

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With only **12,300 bottles** available worldwide and a UK price of £75, the Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release stands out as a distinctive, **elegantly crafted single malt**. For collectors, enthusiasts, and adventurous palates alike, this release offers a rare opportunity to experience the union of island whisky character and the nuanced influence of aged Marsala casks.  


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Discover the Isle of Raasay’s first whisky fully matured in rare Sicilian Marsala casks, offering rich flavors and a striking new design.

## Una primicia para la destilería: maduración completa en barricas de Marsala siciliano

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La **Isle of Raasay Distillery** ha anunciado su último lanzamiento, y es un hito para la producción de whisky de la isla. El **Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release** es la primera expresión madurada íntegramente en barricas de vino Marsala siciliano, procedentes de la histórica bodega Frazzitta. Estas raras **barricas de Marsala Vergine**, que han contenido vino Marsala seco durante hasta 30 años, han aportado una profundidad y un carácter extraordinarios al destilado. La edición se embotella al 50,7% vol. y también estará disponible en Alemania a través del importador Kirsch Import.

## Diseño y presentación que reflejan el paisaje de Raasay

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Para esta edición limitada, la destilería presenta un **nuevo diseño de botella** inspirado en la belleza agreste y natural de la Isla de Raasay. El embalaje refuerza el compromiso de la destilería de presentar sus whiskies como experiencias tanto sensoriales como visuales.

## Maduración, carácter y opinión del Master Distiller

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Este single malt combina **espíritu ahumado y no ahumado**, elaborado con cebada Diablo y Concerto, fermentada con levadura Distilamax MW, y llenado en barrica al 63,5% vol. en julio de 2021. Tras casi cuatro años de maduración exclusivamente en barricas de Marsala, fue mezclado en junio de 2025 y embotellado el mes siguiente en la propia Isle of Raasay Distillery.

El Master Distiller y cofundador **Alasdair Day** comenta:

<div class="gold_line"> “Las barricas de Marsala Vergine, especialmente de un productor histórico como Frazzitta, son raras en la industria del whisky y han aportado una profundidad de sabor excepcional a nuestro espíritu de Raasay. Es una de las maduraciones en barrica más distintivas que hemos lanzado, elegante y decidida a la vez.” </div>  

## Notas de cata

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* **Nariz:** Mosto de uva, notas dulces, ligera acidez, violetas de Parma
* **Paladar:** Manzanas cocidas, jengibre, sirope de arce, pera dulce, vinagre balsámico
* **Final:** Humo largo y persistente

## Una edición limitada destacada

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Con solo **12.300 botellas** disponibles en todo el mundo y un precio de 75 £ en el Reino Unido, el Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release se presenta como un **single malt elegantemente elaborado** y único. Para coleccionistas, aficionados y paladares aventureros, esta edición ofrece una oportunidad poco común de experimentar la unión entre el carácter del whisky insular y la influencia matizada de las barricas de Marsala envejecidas.  


Descubra el primer whisky de Isle of Raasay madurado íntegramente en barricas sicilianas de Marsala, que ofrece sabores intensos y un nuevo y llamativo diseño.


Lanzamiento limitado de Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask.

## Una prima assoluta per la distilleria: maturazione completa in botti di Marsala siciliano

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La **Isle of Raasay Distillery** ha annunciato la sua ultima edizione – ed è una pietra miliare per la produzione di whisky dell’isola. L’**Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release** è la prima espressione maturata interamente in barrique di vino Marsala siciliano, provenienti dalla storica cantina Frazzitta. Queste rare **botti di Marsala Vergine**, che hanno contenuto Marsala secco per fino a 30 anni, hanno conferito al distillato una profondità e un carattere straordinari. L’edizione è imbottigliata a 50,7% vol. e sarà disponibile anche in Germania tramite l’importatore Kirsch Import.

## Design e presentazione che riflettono il paesaggio di Raasay

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Per questa edizione limitata, la distilleria presenta un **nuovo design della bottiglia**, ispirato alla bellezza aspra e naturale dell’Isle of Raasay. Il packaging sottolinea l’impegno della distilleria nel presentare i propri whisky come esperienze sia sensoriali che visive.

## Maturazione, carattere e opinione del Master Distiller

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Questo single malt combina **spirito torbato e non torbato**, prodotto con orzo Diablo e Concerto, fermentato con lievito Distilamax MW e messo in botte a 63,5% vol. nel luglio 2021. Dopo quasi quattro anni di maturazione esclusivamente in ex-barrique di Marsala, è stato assemblato nel giugno 2025 e imbottigliato il mese successivo presso la Isle of Raasay Distillery.

Il Master Distiller e cofondatore **Alasdair Day** afferma:

<div class="gold_line"> “Le botti di Marsala Vergine, in particolare di un produttore storico come Frazzitta, sono rare nell’industria del whisky e hanno apportato una profondità di sapore eccezionale al nostro spirito di Raasay. È una delle maturazioni in botte più distintive che abbiamo mai rilasciato, elegante e decisa allo stesso tempo.” </div>  

## Note di degustazione

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* **Naso:** Mosto d’uva, note dolci, leggera acidità, violette di Parma
* **Palato:** Mele cotte, zenzero, sciroppo d’acero, pera dolce, aceto balsamico
* **Finale:** Fumo lungo e persistente

## Un’edizione limitata di rilievo

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Con sole **12.300 bottiglie** disponibili in tutto il mondo e un prezzo di £75 nel Regno Unito, l’Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release si distingue come un **single malt elegantemente realizzato** e unico. Per collezionisti, appassionati e palati curiosi, questa edizione offre un’opportunità rara di scoprire l’unione tra il carattere del whisky isolano e la raffinata influenza delle botti di Marsala stagionate.  


Scoprite il primo whisky dell'Isola di Raasay interamente invecchiato in rare botti di Marsala siciliano, che offre sapori ricchi e un nuovo design sorprendente.

Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release debutta sul mercato

## Eine Premiere für die Destillerie: Vollreifung in sizilianischen Marsala-Fässern

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Die **Isle of Raasay Distillery** hat ihre neueste Abfüllung angekündigt – und es ist ein Meilenstein für die Whiskyproduktion der Insel. Der **Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release** ist die erste Edition, die vollständig in sizilianischen Marsala-Weinbarriques gereift ist, die aus dem historischen Weingut Frazzitta stammen. Diese seltenen **Marsala Vergine-Fässer**, die bis zu 30 Jahre lang mit knochentrockenem Marsalawein belegt waren, haben dem Destillat eine bemerkenswerte Tiefe und Charakter verliehen. Die Abfüllung kommt mit 50,7 % Vol. in die Flasche und wird auch in Deutschland über den Importeur Kirsch Import erhältlich sein.

## Design und Präsentation im Spiegel der Landschaft von Raasay

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Für diese limitierte Edition stellt die Destillerie ein **neues Flaschendesign** vor, das von der rauen, natürlichen Schönheit der Isle of Raasay inspiriert ist. Die Verpackung unterstreicht das Bestreben der Destillerie, ihre Whiskys sowohl als sensorisches als auch als visuelles Erlebnis zu präsentieren.

## Reifung, Charakter & Einblicke des Master Distillers

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Dieser Single Malt kombiniert **getorften und ungetorften Spirit**, hergestellt aus Diablo- und Concerto-Gerste, vergoren mit Distilamax MW-Hefe und im Juli 2021 mit 63,5 % Vol. ins Fass gefüllt. Nach fast vier Jahren ausschließlicher Reifung in Ex-Marsala-Barriques wurde er im Juni 2025 vermählt und im darauffolgenden Monat vor Ort in der Isle of Raasay Distillery abgefüllt.

Master Distiller und Mitbegründer **Alasdair Day** erklärt:

<div class="gold_line"> „Marsala Vergine-Fässer, besonders von einem historischen Produzenten wie Frazzitta, sind in der Whiskyindustrie selten und haben unserem Raasay Spirit eine außergewöhnliche Geschmacksfülle verliehen. Es ist eine der markantesten Fassreifungen, die wir je veröffentlicht haben – elegant und zugleich kraftvoll.“ </div>  

## Verkostungsnotizen

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* **Nase:** Traubenmost, süße Noten, leichte Schärfe, Parma-Veilchen
* **Gaumen:** Geschmorte Äpfel, Ingwer, Ahornsirup, süße Birne, Balsamicoessig
* **Abgang:** Langer, anhaltender Rauch

## Eine bemerkenswerte Limited Edition

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Mit nur **12.300 Flaschen** weltweit und einem UK-Preis von 75 £ präsentiert sich der Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release als unverwechselbarer, **elegant kreierter Single Malt**. Für Sammler, Genießer und experimentierfreudige Gaumen bietet diese Abfüllung eine seltene Gelegenheit, die Verbindung von inseltypischem Whiskycharakter und dem nuancierten Einfluss gereifter Marsala-Fässer zu erleben.  


Entdecken Sie den ersten Whisky der Isle of Raasay, der vollständig in seltenen sizilianischen Marsala-Fässern gereift ist und sich durch reichhaltige Aromen und ein auffälliges neues Design auszeichnet.


Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release debütiert

## Une première pour la distillerie : maturation complète en fûts de Marsala sicilien

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La **Isle of Raasay Distillery** a annoncé sa dernière sortie – un véritable jalon pour la production de whisky de l’île. L’**Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release** est la première expression entièrement maturée en barriques de vin Marsala sicilien, provenant du domaine historique Frazzitta. Ces rares **fûts de Marsala Vergine**, qui ont contenu du Marsala sec pendant jusqu’à 30 ans, ont apporté une profondeur et un caractère remarquables au distillat. L’édition est embouteillée à 50,7 % vol. et sera également disponible en Allemagne via l’importateur Kirsch Import.

## Un design et une présentation inspirés par le paysage de Raasay

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Pour cette édition limitée, la distillerie dévoile un **nouveau design de bouteille**, inspiré par la beauté sauvage et naturelle de l’île de Raasay. L’emballage reflète l’engagement de la distillerie à proposer ses whiskies comme des expériences à la fois sensorielles et visuelles.

## Maturation, caractère et vision du Master Distiller

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Ce single malt associe un **spirit tourbé et non tourbé**, élaboré à partir d’orge Diablo et Concerto, fermenté avec la levure Distilamax MW, et mis en fût à 63,5 % vol. en juillet 2021. Après près de quatre années de maturation exclusivement en ex-barriques de Marsala, il a été assemblé en juin 2025, puis embouteillé le mois suivant sur le site de la distillerie Isle of Raasay.

Le Master Distiller et cofondateur **Alasdair Day** précise :

<div class="gold_line"> « Les fûts de Marsala Vergine, particulièrement issus d’un producteur historique comme Frazzitta, sont rares dans l’industrie du whisky et ont apporté une profondeur de saveur exceptionnelle à notre spirit de Raasay. C’est l’une des maturations en fût les plus distinctives que nous ayons jamais sorties, à la fois élégante et affirmée. » </div>  

## Notes de dégustation

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* **Nez :** Moût de raisin, notes sucrées, légère acidité, violette de Parme
* **Bouche :** Pommes compotées, gingembre, sirop d’érable, poire sucrée, vinaigre balsamique
* **Finale :** Fumée longue et persistante

## Une édition limitée remarquable

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Avec seulement **12 300 bouteilles** disponibles dans le monde et un prix de 75 £ au Royaume-Uni, l’Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release se distingue comme un **single malt élégamment conçu** et unique. Pour les collectionneurs, amateurs et palais curieux, cette édition offre une occasion rare de découvrir l’alliance entre le caractère insulaire du whisky et l’influence subtile de fûts de Marsala vieillis.  


Découvrez le premier whisky de l'île de Raasay entièrement vieilli dans de rares fûts de Marsala siciliens, offrant des saveurs riches et un nouveau design saisissant.


Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask Limited Release Debuts

A First for the Distillery: Full Maturation in Sicilian Marsala Casks

Design and Presentation Reflecting Raasay’s Landscape

Maturation, Character & Master Distiller’s Insight

Tasting Notes

A Noteworthy Limited Edition

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