Iain Robertson is a graduate of Heriot-Watt University's Brewing and Distilling School in Edinburgh.
He has been appointed distiller of R&B Distillers' Raasay Distillery, which is being constructed at the site of a former Victorian hotel.
In the past, whisky was made illegally on the island off Skye using illicit stills. The new distillery is to due to open in September.

The 19-year-old victim became aware that a man was inside the property in Pier Place at about 12:15 on Friday.
A struggle between the pair resulted in the woman suffering a dislocated elbow and a minor injury to her face.
She fled and got help from a neighbour who contacted police. The suspect was thin, about 6ft and wore a tracksuit.
He also spoke with a local accent.
Police are conducting local enquiries to trace the man and asked anyone who can help identify him to come forward.
Det Sgt Mike Leask said: "The victim sustained painful injuries to her arm and face, which required medical attention and left her incredibly shaken."

Local media said the T-Team captain, who was 30, collapsed three minutes into the match in Kota Bharu and was taken to hospital.
The match was abandoned after 60 minutes when a message was received from the hospital that Oniya had died.
Oniya had only just joined the Malaysian club this season.

A tractor pulled up outside the building, in Morledge, at 07:10 GMT and deposited the dirt, police said.
A note left inside the abandoned vehicle said the action was a "personal protest against the severely flawed judicial system".
The 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and later released on bail.
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The note left in the tractor read: "What a shame to have to resort to this, today is a personal protest against the severely flawed judicial system that has consistently failed to listen to simple truth and reason.
"Sorry for any inconvenience caused (to the general public)."
BBC Radio Derby reporter Nigel Cash said: "The pile immediately behind the trailer is probably a couple of feet high and couple of feet wide.
"It looks as if whoever has dumped it there may have deliberately spread it out."
Police removed the tractor and spreader after a few hours.
They said the man was bailed while their investigation continues and they "consult with the Crown Prosecution Service".
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information has been asked to contact the force.
The tiny island of Raasay is to have it first legal whisky distiller.
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