How to start a distillery - the Isle of Raasay Story
NOV 19, 2025106 MIN
How to start a distillery - the Isle of Raasay Story
NOV 19, 2025106 MIN
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<p>How do you start a distillery on tiny island off the coast of Scotland?</p><p>We sat down with Isle of Raasay Co-founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day and UK Sales Manager Gregor Hunter to hear the story. </p><p><br></p><p>Alasdair talks us through how he got into whisky through his family history connections and how things sparked from blending to distilling. </p><p>We also talked about life on the island and what the distillery is doing for the local economy and growing the island population. </p><p>The lads also brought in some fantastic drams for us to try including Isle of Raasay newmake and the first ever peated single grain whisky to be bottled. </p><p>Enjoy! </p>