Isle of Raasay Distillery will host the grand finale of the Hebridean Whisky Festival 2026 in September, following its naming as Visitor Attraction of the Year at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. The finale caps a week-long celebration of Scotland’s island distilleries and will feature exclusive tastings, behind-the-scenes experiences, and a special festival bottling.
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READ THE STORYThe Hebridean Whisky Festival runs from September 5–12, 2026. It is organized by the Hebridean Whisky Trail. This year’s festival showcases eight distilleries: North Uist, Tobermory, Benbecula, Torabhaig, Isle of Harris, Isle of Tiree, Talisker, and Isle of Raasay.
Raasay is known for its signature lightly peated style of whisky.
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The finale will mark the release of a festival bottling called The Hebridean Whisky Cask 2026.
Visitors can take part in distillery tours and tastings throughout the day. They can also meet the distillery team.
A Dunnage Warehouse Masterclass will be hosted by co-founder and master distiller Alasdair Day and distillery operations manager Ross Gilles. The session will explore maturation and cask management.
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Distiller Jane Crosbie and lead tour guide Ellen Mackay will lead a whisky blending and sample analysis session.
A one-day-only drinks menu and interactive cocktail experiences will be available at the distillery’s events bar. A panel discussion featuring representatives from all eight festival distilleries will also take place.
Food offerings will include signature dishes from Chef Clare Coghill of Café Cùil, Isle of Skye Ice Cream, and wood-fired pizzas from Katherine & Lisa Pizza. Boat excursions around Raasay can be booked in partnership with Raasay House, and live music will be provided by local Hebridean musicians.
Guests can stay on-site in the Distillery Rooms or the recently launched Na Bothain, meaning “The Bothies” in Gaelic, which comprises five private havens with views toward the Cuillin mountains on Skye.
“We look forward to hosting this year, alongside our seven neighbouring island distilleries,” said Alasdair Day, co-founder and master distiller at Isle of Raasay Distillery.
“Whether you join us for the day or stay a little longer in our distillery accommodation, we can’t wait to show you what makes Raasay so special.”
Now in its fifth year, the festival is supported by VisitScotland.
The distillery is reached via a regular CalMac ferry from Sconser on Skye, with a 25-minute crossing.
Tickets for the finale are priced at £10 per person. Capacity is limited, and advance booking is recommended via the Hebridean Whisky Festival website.
