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Forget winter. Forget the fireplace. Smoke doesn't have to be heavy. Isle of Raasay proves it. This is smoke that throws the windows open. Fresh. Salty. Alive. A whisky like a walk on the coast when the sun breaks through.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isle of Raasay Signature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Islands | NAS | 46.4% | Rye, Chinkapin & Bordeaux Red Wine Casks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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My Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nose: <\/strong>
Fresh. Immediately awake. Lemon and green apple dancing. Behind that, a fine, light smoke. Not smog, more like a breeze from a beach bonfire. A hint of young alcohol that doesn't disturb, but brings energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palate<\/strong>
Light-footed. The smoke is there, but it doesn't push. Pepper tingles on the tongue. Fresh fruitiness reminiscent of citrus. Balanced. Modern. Uncomplicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish <\/strong>
Short to medium. The fine smoke lingers. Accompanied by a citrus freshness that cleans the palate. Dry, but pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Aura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why these colors? Pale Aqua is the maritime heart \u2013 the cool, clear water of the Hebrides. Bright Lemon stands for the fresh citrus note that dominates the character. And Soft Ash? That is the light, pale smoke that wraps around everything without crushing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Aura<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mein Fazit zum Isle of Raasay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A modern island whisky with a summery smoke character. If you find Islay too heavy, you'll be happy here. A perfect dram for the outdoors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Sommerlich leicht kann auch der: Glencadam Reserva de Porto Branco<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auch leichter Rauch aber klassischer: Ardnamurchan AD\/ Core<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Official Tasting Notes forRassay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the distillery\u2019s official version for comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nose:<\/strong> 
Sweet and smoky, wood smoke on sea air, apricots, candied fruit, and glace cherries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palate<\/strong> 
Sweet spices, cinnamon, black pepper, blackcurrant, and wood smoke. Heather honey and salted nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish<\/strong> 
Dry, long, and warming with a hint of saltiness, faint wood smoke, and dried fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Reality Check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raasay sells complexity. They talk about \"dark berries\", \"blackcurrant\", and \"six cask types\". I experience lightness. I taste \"lemon\", \"apple\", and \"freshness\". Both are true. The casks are there, but they don't make the whisky heavy. They give it depth without killing the summery freshness. They emphasize the \"dark fruit\", I celebrate the \"bright energy\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try it!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Distillery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Vergiss den Winter. Vergiss den Kamin. Rauch muss nicht schwer sein. Der Isle of Raasay beweist es. Das hier ist Rauch, der die Fenster aufrei\u00dft. Frisch. Salzig. Lebendig. Ein Whisky wie ein Spaziergang an der K\u00fcste, wenn die Sonne durchbricht. Die Fakten Isle of Raasay Signature Islands | NAS | 46.4% | Rye, Chinkapin & […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":942,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,14,137,27,39,37],"tags":[262],"class_list":["post-955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-islands","category-rauch","category-review","category-single-malt","category-special-cask","category-wein","tag-aura-20-pale-aqua-bright-lemon-soft-ash"],"yoast_head":"\nIsle of Raasay \u2013 Der Sommer-Rauch\u2028 - whisip<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Isle of Raasay Signature: Der Sommer-Rauch. 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