{"product_id":"isle-of-raasay-hungarian-oak-limited-release-single-malt-2026","title":"Isle of Raasay Hungarian Oak Single Malt Limited Release 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIsle of Raasay Hungarian Oak Single Malt Limited Release 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOSE: Orange peel, roasted hazelnut, geranium, cinnamon, ginger, sponge cake\u003cbr\u003ePALATE: Ginger, coffee, sherry, dark chocolate\u003cbr\u003eFINISH: Lingering sweet orange, ginger and smoky bacon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third installment from Isle of Raasay Distillery’s Oak Species Maturation Series, which places the spotlight firmly on the botanical species of oak. This year’s expression highlights the distinctive character of Hungarian Quercus petraea, sourced from the Zemplén Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected not as virgin oak like previous releases, but in the form of seasoned ex-Oloroso sherry barriques. Peated and unpeated spirit, made with 100% Scottish barley, are matured\u003cbr\u003eseparatley in this distinctive cask type. Hungarian oak is renowned for its slow growth and exceptionally tight grain, allowing for a more controlled interaction between spirit and wood. This results in a whisky of remarkable depth and balance, where spice, sweetness and smoke are intricately layered. Every drop is distilled, matured, bottled and shipped directly from the Isle of Raasay. Island population: 161.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsle of Raasay Hungarian Oak Single Malt Limited Release 2026 - Hay Wines\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57150105518455,"sku":"10640","price":63.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/coming-soon.jpg?v=1735277757","url":"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/products\/isle-of-raasay-hungarian-oak-limited-release-single-malt-2026","provider":"HAY WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}