Isle of Raasay – The Chinkapin (50.2%)

The Chinkapin is the third permanent single malt in the Isle of Raasay core range, bottled at 50.2% ABV. It is lightly peated, combining peated and unpeated spirit, and fully matured in fresh and refill Chinkapin oak casks. Chinkapin is a North American oak species rarely used for Scotch maturation. The casks are heavily charred and highly toasted, adding barbecue richness, toasted wood and fragrant spice, while the refill casks temper that intensity. The nose has wood smoke over baked plums and raisin compote, with citrus oil. The palate shows barbecue notes of ribs and smoked ham, honey, lime zest and cinnamon. The finish brings sandalwood, gentle char and lingering smoke.