Douglas Laing Whisky

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  Timorous Beastie 25 year old Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%

  Item no.: 22227865468-18700

  Robert Burns wrote of the small, timid field mouse. Douglas Laing's version of the beastie is anything but timid – 25 years have given it both teeth and temper.

  Expert's description

  Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and sherry casks and bottled at 46,8%.

  This 25-year-old expression is one of the oldest releases ever in the Timorous Beastie range, composed of selected Highland single malts matured on a combination of oak casks.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Honey, dried apricot and a touch of old leather.

  Palate

  Spiced raisin sweetness, caramel and toasted oak.

  Finish

  Long, dry and lightly smoky.

  Specifications

  Name: Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Highland
  Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 25 Years
  ABV: 46,8%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: American oak and sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Number of bottles: 1,600
  Edition: Limited Edition

  Flavour Profile

  Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

  Did you know?

  Douglas Laing never reveals the distillery behind Timorous Beastie – the philosophy is that the whisky should speak for itself, regardless of which Highland distillery the malt comes from.

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    214,25EUR
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  Big Peat 33 years old Vintage 1985 Limited Edition Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 47,2%

  Item no.: 2222786546-300

  Thirty-three years. The whisky in this bottle was distilled while Port Ellen had only recently fallen silent, and it has rested in wood longer than most whisky enthusiasts have been interested in whisky.

  The expert's description

  Big Peat 33 years Vintage 1985 Limited Edition is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky finished in cognac and sherry casks and bottled at 47.2 %.

  The individual distillates were made in 1985 and bottled 33 years later in 2018 in an outturn of 1,500 bottles. Of those, 15 bottles came exclusively to Denmark through Whisky.dk.

  Douglas Laing added the release to the Big Peat range as an old and rare expression, where the combination of cognac and sherry casks lays a layer of dark fruit and sweetness over the mature Islay smoke.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Old oak, dried plums and the sweet fruit of cognac. The smoke sits deep down as cold ash and wet seaweed.

  Palate

  Soft, broad and oily with raisin, dark chocolate and salted caramel. The peat is tempered by the years and works as a dry undercurrent rather than as the lead.

  Finish

  Very long with dried fruit, tobacco and a last breath of ash.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat 33 years old Vintage 1985 Limited Edition Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 47.2%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 33 years
  ABV: 47.2 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Finished in cognac and sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distilled: 1985
  Bottled: 2018
  Number of bottles: 1,500
  Edition: Vintage 1985 Limited Edition
  EAN no.: 5014218812176

  Flavour profile

  Mature · Peated · Cognac matured · Sherry matured · Dark fruit

  Investment potential

  High: Only 1,500 bottles worldwide and an unusual combination of 1985 vintage, cognac casks and Islay smoke. Whisky from this period exists in ever smaller quantities, and the release has long been discontinued at the producer.

  Did you know?

  Cognac casks are rarely used for peated whisky, because the delicate grape sweetness is easily run over by peat. After 33 years the smoke has quietened enough for the two finally to meet.

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    335,00EUR
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  Rock Island 21 years old Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%

  Item no.: 22227865468-18302

  21 years in cask lift Rock Island to a more mature, complex level than the younger releases in Douglas Laing's island range.

  Expert Review

  Rock Island 21 år Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46.8% ABV.

  Rock Island 21 years old is a blended malt from Douglas Laing, composed entirely of whisky from Scotland's islands. With 21 years in cask, the whisky has developed a depth and body that sets it apart from the more accessible releases in the range.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The nose is maritime with sea salt, smoke and a hint of dried fruit.

  Palate

  The palate is full with smoke, honey and a light spiced warmth.

  Finish

  The finish is long and smoky, with lingering salt.

  Specifications

  Name: Rock Island 21 år Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
  Distillery: Rock Island
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region: The Scottish Islands, Scotland
  Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 21 Years
  ABV: 46.8%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Natural Colour: Yes

  Flavour Profile

  Maritime · Peated · Complex

  Did You Know?

  Rock Island brings together malt from several of the Scottish islands, including Orkney, Jura, Arran and Mull, into a single blended malt representing the full range of island whisky.

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    113,75EUR
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  BenRiach 2008/2018 Old Particular 10 years old Douglas Laing Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 48,4%

  Item no.: 22227865449-8100

  Three hundred and seventy bottles for the whole world. That is what a refill hogshead gives when it is emptied, and it is also the entire reason the Old Particular series exists. Douglas Laing does not marry casks here, they let them stand alone.

  The expert's description

  BenRiach 2008/2018 Old Particular 10 years is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky matured in a refill hogshead, cask no. DL12939, and bottled at 48.4 % without chill filtration and without added colour.

  Old Particular is the Douglas Laing range for single casks, where each bottling carries its own cask number and its own outturn. This cask was filled in December 2008 and emptied in December 2018, exactly ten years later, and gave 370 bottles.

  A refill hogshead gives up its influence slowly, and that is a deliberate choice with a ten year old whisky. The cask is not meant to take over but to let the malty, lightly honeyed core of BenRiach stand out clearly, and the bottling strength of 48.4 % keeps the texture intact.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Pale cereal, honey and green apple with a note of vanilla from the cask.

  Palate

  Clean and malty with honeyed sweetness, citrus peel and a light peppery edge. The cask stays in the background the whole way.

  Finish

  Medium and dry with malt, oak and a last touch of warmth.

  Specifications

  Name: BenRiach 2008/2018 Old Particular 10 år
  Distillery: BenRiach
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
  Age: 10 years
  ABV: 48,4 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Refill hogshead, cask no. DL12939
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distilled: December 2008
  Bottled: December 2018
  Number of bottles: 370
  Edition: Old Particular

  Flavour profile

  Malty · Honeyed · Fresh · Dry · Lightly spiced

  Investment potential

  Medium. A single cask of 370 bottles cannot be recreated, and Old Particular has a steady following among collectors. BenRiach predating the 2016 change of ownership is also spirit that grows harder to find in independent bottlings.

  Did you know?

  Douglas Laing puts DL in front of every cask number so the cask can be traced back through the house archive. The system makes it possible to establish exactly when a cask was bought and what has happened to it since.

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    80,25EUR
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  Big Peat 26 years old Vintage 1992 Series No 2 Platinum Edition DL Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 51.5%

  Item no.: 22227865468-300

  The second chapter. Same 1992 vintage, one year longer in wood and a touch less strength. The Platinum Edition is the middle of the three — and the one where the balance between smoke and maturity sits closest.

  The expert's description

  Big Peat 26 years Vintage 1992 Platinum Edition is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 51.5 % cask strength.

  The whiskies were distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2018 in an outturn of 3,000 bottles. The release is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

  The Platinum Edition is the second in Douglas Laing's Vintage Series, between the Gold Edition at 25 years and The Black Edition at 27 years. All three are assembled from Islay's most sought after single malts of the same vintage.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Dry ash, seaweed and salted liquorice. Beneath the smoke hide dried apricots, honey and a warm nuttiness.

  Palate

  Rich and broad with peat smoke, dark caramel and roasted malt. There is a mineral salt edge and a hint of leather that only comes with age.

  Finish

  Very long with dry smoke, cocoa and a sweet note that holds on for some time.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat 26 years old Vintage 1992 Series No 2 Platinum Edition DL Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 51.5%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 26 years
  ABV: 51.5 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distilled: 1992
  Bottled: 2018
  Number of bottles: 3,000
  Edition: Vintage Series No 2 The Platinum Edition

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Maritime · Mature · Nutty · Cask strength

  Investment potential

  High: The middle release in a completed trilogy of 3,000 bottles from the 1992 vintage. Complete sets of all three editions are difficult to assemble, and demand for mature Islay whisky has been rising for years.

  Did you know?

  All three editions in the trilogy were bottled in exactly 3,000 bottles, regardless of age. Douglas Laing had the cask volumes planned from the moment the series was decided.

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    227,75EUR
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  Big Peat Feis Ile 2018 Douglas Laing Fèis Ìle Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 48%

  Item no.: 22227865468-8114

  An early Fèis Ìle release of Big Peat, created for Islay's 2018 whisky festival.

  Expert description

  Big Peat Feis Ile 2018 is a limited edition of the Islay blend, created specifically for the 2018 Fèis Ìle festival, bottled at 48%. Big Peat was launched in 2009 by independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co as the first in the company's 'Remarkable Regional Malts' series. The idea was to create the 'ultimate distillation of Islay' by blending single malt whisky from several of the island's distilleries, including Caol Ila, Bowmore and Ardbeg, without using grain whisky. Big Peat is non-chill filtered, with no colouring added. Each year Douglas Laing releases a Christmas Edition of Big Peat at natural cask strength, and at Islay's Fèis Ìle whisky festival, special limited editions are regularly released.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose offers smoke, peat and a hint of sea salt.

  Palate

  The palate is smoky and spiced with peat, caramel and a hint of citrus.

  Finish

  The finish is long, smoky and lightly salty.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat Feis Ile 2018 Douglas Laing Fèis Ìle Blended Islay Malt Whisky
  Bottler: Douglas Laing & Co
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 48%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Fèis Ìle 2018

  Flavour profile

  Smoky · Peated · Salty · Spiced

  Investment potential

  Older Fèis Ìle releases like this one from 2018 are hard to find today, which can make them attractive to collectors of limited Islay bottlings.

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  • 1pcs.
    107,00EUR
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  Big Peat 25 years old Vintage 1992 Series No 1 Gold Edition Douglas Laing Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 52,1%

  Item no.: 22227865468-289

  The first chapter of a trilogy that began with a question: what happens to Islay smoke when it is left for a quarter of a century? The answer is not less smoke — it is smoke with manners.

  The expert's description

  Big Peat 25 years Vintage 1992 Gold Edition is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 52.1 % cask strength.

  The whiskies were distilled in 1992 and bottled in 2017 in an outturn of 3,000 bottles. The release is neither chill filtered nor coloured and is the first of three in Douglas Laing's Vintage Series.

  The Gold Edition opened a trilogy that continued with the Platinum Edition at 26 years and The Black Edition at 27 years. All three come from the same 1992 vintage and are built from some of Islay's most sought after single malts.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Complex and nuanced. Smoke meets caramel and vanilla, with dried fruit, sea salt and a light medicinal tone behind.

  Palate

  Full and oily. Powerful peat smoke up front, balanced by honey and burnt sugar, followed by dark chocolate, leather and spice.

  Finish

  Long and warm, with peat and sweetness fading slowly. An elegant dryness of oak and nuts closes it.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat 25 years old Vintage 1992 Series No 1 Gold Edition Douglas Laing Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 52.1%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 25 years
  ABV: 52.1 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distilled: 1992
  Bottled: 2017
  Number of bottles: 3,000
  Edition: Vintage Series No 1 The Gold Edition

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Mature · Smoky · Sweet · Cask strength

  Investment potential

  High: The first release in a completed trilogy from the 1992 vintage, in an outturn of 3,000 bottles that will not be made again. Complete sets of the three editions are sought after by collectors, and the Gold Edition is the hardest of them to track down.

  Did you know?

  Cara Laing, whisky director at Douglas Laing, explained at the launch that the casks had been tasted year after year until the team felt the vatting was finally ready. The trilogy was not planned from the outset — it was decided along the way.

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    227,75EUR
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  The Gauldrons Batch 1 Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,2%

  Item no.: 22227865434-9001

  The first release in a new range is always something of a milestone. The Gauldrons Batch 1 was Douglas Laing's first attempt at gathering Campbeltown's character into a single, accessible bottle.

  Expert Description

  The Gauldrons Batch 1 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries and bottled at 46.2%.

  As the very first release in The Gauldrons range, Batch 1 set the tone for what has since become a staple in Douglas Laing's line-up: a maritime, honeyed blend bottled without added colour or chill filtration, in smaller batches to preserve variation and character from cask to cask.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Honey and sea air meet crisp apples and a hint of spiced oak.

  Palate

  Maritime and round, with a clear saline edge and an underlying sweetness that holds balance throughout.

  Finish

  Long and salty, with a lightly spiced close that builds on the nose's honey notes.

  Specifications

  Name: The Gauldrons Batch 1
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
  Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46.2%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Batch 1
  EAN no.: 5014218803129

  Flavour Profile

  Maritime · Spicy · Fruity

  Did You Know?

  The Gauldrons Batch 1 was the very first release in the range and laid the groundwork for Douglas Laing's continued work of gathering Campbeltown's three distilleries into one shared blend.

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    93,75EUR
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  Big Peat Christmas Edition 2017 Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Whisky 54,1%

  Item no.: 22227865468-2017

  Half a percentage point below the year before, but an entirely different mood in the glass. The 2017 edition has more sea and less bonfire — a Christmas dram for anyone who would rather stand on the pier than sit by the fire.

  The expert's description

  Big Peat Christmas Edition 2017 is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 54.1 % cask strength.

  The blend is assembled from single malts from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and Port Ellen and bottled as a small batch without chill filtration and without added colour.

  In the Christmas editions Douglas Laing emphasise the maritime side of Islay, and the 2017 vintage is a clear example: salt, seaweed and cold sea air take up more room than the dry ash.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Salt and bitter peat with heavy smoke, yet bright enough for citrus to break through. Seaweed and wet stone sit beneath it all.

  Palate

  Peat from the first drop, with shifting layers of oil and salt turning into light vanilla and spice. There is a clear sea flavour, put there on purpose.

  Finish

  Long and persistent with smoke, salt and a dry peppery close.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat Christmas Edition 2017 Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Whisky 54.1%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 54.1 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Bottled: 2017
  Edition: Christmas Edition 2017

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Maritime · Salt · Spicy · Cask strength

  Investment potential

  Medium: The Christmas editions are bottled only in the year they are named after, and the 2017 vintage has long been discontinued. Older Christmas Editions grow steadily scarcer as the bottles are drunk.

  Did you know?

  Port Ellen, part of the blend, closed in 1983 and lay silent for more than forty years. Every bottle of Big Peat containing Port Ellen therefore holds whisky from a distillery that in practice did not exist when the bottle was filled.

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    93,75EUR
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  The Epicurean Douglas Laing Lowland Blended Scotch Whisky 46,2%

  Item no.: 22227865468-600

  A cheeky chappy from 1930s Glasgow lives on in a glass. Citrus, caramel and exotic fruit dance through this light Lowland blend.

  Expert description

  The Epicurean is a Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, assembled by the Scottish bottler Douglas Laing purely from malt whisky sourced from several Lowland distilleries and bottled at 46.2% ABV.

  The concept behind The Epicurean tells the story of a fictional 1930s Glasgow man, a real cheeky chappy and true connoisseur who valued good company as much as good taste, a spirit reflected in the blend's accessible, charming style.

  The whisky belongs to Douglas Laing's series of "Remarkable Regional Malts", each representing a Scottish region, and The Epicurean is the house's take on the best of the Lowlands.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Barley-rich, citrus-fresh notes with a touch of florals and herbs.

  Palate

  Sweet sugar, burnt citrus peel, mixed spice and ripe peaches.

  Finish

  Medium, gently sweet and light, with a closing hint of honey.

  Specifications

  Name: The Epicurean
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
  Type: Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46.2%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  EAN: 5014218794540

  Flavour profile

  Citrus · Caramel · Exotic fruit

  Did you know?

  Douglas Laing named each of its "Remarkable Regional Malts" after a Scottish personality type, and The Epicurean represents precisely the connoisseur who loves fine food and drink.

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    53,50EUR
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  Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No 2 Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.1%

  Item no.: 22227865468-264

  The second release in Scallywag's Cask Strength series turns up the intensity, without compromising on the sherry-driven, characterful style.

  Expert Review

  Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No 2 Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1% is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 54.1% ABV.

  Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No. 2 is a Speyside blended malt from Douglas Laing, bottled at full cask strength without filtration or added colour. The new limited edition release builds on Scallywag's well-known, sherry-driven style, only at a markedly higher strength.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The nose is intense with raisin, dark chocolate and a warm spiciness.

  Palate

  The palate is full with sherry sweetness, fig and a distinct alcohol warmth.

  Finish

  The finish is long and warm, with lingering dark fruit.

  Specifications

  Name: Scallywag Cask Strength Edition No 2 Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,1%
  Distillery: Scallywag
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 54.1%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask Type: sherry casks
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Natural Colour: Yes
  Edition: Cask Strength Edition No. 2

  Flavour Profile

  Cask Strength · Sherry-matured · Powerful

  Did You Know?

  Scallywag is named after the Scottish slang term for a charming rogue, reflected in the label's cheerful badger mascot.

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    87,00EUR
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  Big Peat Christmas Edition 2016 Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Whisky 54,6%

  Item no.: 22227865468-241

  Douglas Laing's Christmas release has never been the soft, cosy type. It is the one that comes in from the cold in a wet coat smelling of bonfire — the 2016 edition in particular.

  The expert's description

  Big Peat Christmas Edition 2016 is an Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 54.6 % cask strength.

  The blend consists solely of single malts from Islay, and the Christmas release is traditionally bottled stronger than the standard version. The whisky is neither chill filtered nor coloured.

  The Christmas Edition has been a fixed annual event at Douglas Laing since Big Peat was launched in 2009. Every edition has its own strength and its own composition, and they are bottled only in the year they are named after.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Dried seaweed, bonfire smoke and ash with a pronounced medicinal note. Sweet malt, vanilla and a touch of spice keep it from turning cold, and a freshness of citrus and pepper lifts it.

  Palate

  Powerful and warm with clear peat smoke, salty sea air and a marked ash profile. Black pepper, liquorice, toasted barley and a hint of caramel step forward, and the 54.6 % is well integrated.

  Finish

  Long, dry and smoky with persistent ash, pepper and a salty minerality.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat Christmas Edition 2016 Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Whisky 54.6%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 54.6 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Bottled: 2016
  Edition: Christmas Edition 2016

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Maritime · Cask strength · Ashy · Spicy

  Investment potential

  Medium: A vintage-specific Christmas release bottled only in 2016 and never repeated. Older Christmas Editions are becoming harder to find, and complete vintage runs are in demand among Big Peat collectors.

  Did you know?

  Big Peat's Christmas release is the only one in the range that changes strength every year. That makes it possible to identify the vintage from the strength alone — 54.6 % can only be 2016.

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    93,75EUR
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  Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%

  Item no.: 22227865468-223

  There is a mouse in Scottish literature that still makes people jump. Douglas Laing has given it four legs, a bottle and a bite that is impossible to mistake.

  Expert's description

  Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and sherry casks and bottled at 46,8%.

  This small batch expression is composed of Highland malts from several well-known distilleries and bottled at 46.8% without chill filtration or added colour.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Very sweet with spiced honey notes.

  Palate

  Spiced with raisins, caramel and sugar.

  Finish

  Sweet with camphor drops and meringue.

  Specifications

  Name: Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Highland
  Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46,8%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: American oak and sherry casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Edition: Small Batch Release
  EAN no.: 5014218794540

  Flavour Profile

  Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

  Did you know?

  The malt in Timorous Beastie originates from several named Highland distilleries, including Glen Garioch, Dalmore and Glengoyne, though the official source is never mentioned on the label.

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  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR
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  Spiritualist Balance 2005/2020 Douglas Laing 14 Years Old Particular Single Cask Islay Malt Whisky 53,2%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-19649

  Balance is the word Douglas Laing chose for this single cask — a whisky where peat smoke and sweetness meet without either dominating the other.

  Expert's Description

  Spiritualist Balance 2005/2020 is a Single Cask Islay Malt Whisky from Douglas Laing's Old Particular series, distilled in November 2005 and bottled in April 2020 after 14 years of maturation at natural cask strength of 53.2%.

  The whisky comes from a single refill hogshead, cask ref DL14032, letting the spirit's natural character shine through. The source distillery is not officially disclosed, but the style points toward a respected Islay distillery. Only 325 bottles were produced.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Pronounced peat smoke, fresh sea air and subtle mineral notes, spiced with green apple and vanilla.

  Palate

  Full and complex with smoke balanced by light caramel, baked fruit and white pepper.

  Finish

  Long, dry and warm with smoke, baked citrus and a touch of dark chocolate and salted oak.

  Specifications

  Name: The Spiritualist Balance
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Single Cask Islay Malt Whisky
  Age: 14 years
  ABV: 53.2%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask Type: Refill hogshead, cask ref DL14032
  Distilled: 11/2005
  Bottled: 04/2020
  Number of Bottles: 325 bottles
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Natural Colour: Yes

  Flavour Profile

  Smoky · Complex · Cask strength · Balanced

  Investment Potential

  Medium. As a discontinued single cask from Douglas Laing's Old Particular series with only 325 bottles, it is attractive to collectors of independent Islay bottlings.

  Did You Know?

  Douglas Laing's Old Particular series is named after a Victorian term for specially selected sherry, a nod to the series' focus on quality over quantity.

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  • 1pcs.
    159,50EUR
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  Rock Oyster Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%

  Item no.: 22227865468-220

  Rock Oyster from Douglas Laing is a tribute to the rugged, wind-swept whisky islands of the Scottish archipelago, gathered into one salty, smoky bottle.

  Expert Review

  Rock Oyster Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46% ABV.

  Rock Oyster from Douglas Laing is an Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, created as a tribute to the rugged, wind-swept whisky islands of the Scottish archipelago. It brings together malt whisky from several island distilleries, including Orkney and Islay, in one balanced blend.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The nose is maritime with sea salt, smoke and a light sweetness.

  Palate

  The palate is smoky and saline, with honey and a mild spiciness.

  Finish

  The finish is medium-long, with lingering smoke and salt.

  Specifications

  Name: Rock Oyster Douglas Laing Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
  Distillery: Rock Oyster
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region: The Scottish Islands, Scotland
  Type: Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill Filtered: Yes
  Natural Colour: Yes

  Flavour Profile

  Maritime · Peated · Balanced

  Did You Know?

  The name Rock Oyster refers to oysters, which have been harvested for centuries along the rocky shores of the very islands whose whisky goes into this blend.

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  • 1pcs.
    67,00EUR
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  Scallywag Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865468-36

  The core of Douglas Laing's Speyside range is a sherry-driven blend with a badger for a mascot and a cheerfully irreverent style.

  Expert Review

  Scallywag Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

  Scallywag is a Scotch whisky with an aromatic flavour of oak, vanilla and a sherry finish. Scallywag Whisky blends several Speyside malts, all matured or finished in sherry casks, giving the range its rich, sweet signature style.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  The nose is sweet with raisin, caramel and a lightly spiced oak.

  Palate

  The palate is soft with sherry sweetness, dried fruit and a mild spiciness.

  Finish

  The finish is medium-long and sweet, with lingering sherry.

  Specifications

  Name: Scallywag Douglas Laing Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
  Distillery: Scallywag
  Bottler: Douglas Laing
  Region: Speyside, Scotland
  Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask Type: sherry casks
  EAN No.: 5014218796490

  Flavour Profile

  Sherry-matured · Sweet · Approachable

  Did You Know?

  Scallywag was launched by Douglas Laing as part of a series of characterful blends, where each bottle has its own animal mascot, from Big Peat to Rock Oyster.

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  • 1pcs.
    57,50EUR
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  Big Peat Douglas Laing Blended Islay Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

  Item no.: 22227865468-15

  The ultimate distillation of Islay — four distilleries in one bottle.

  Expert description

  Big Peat Douglas Laing Blended Islay Malt Whisky is the series' core expression, a blend of single malt whisky from several Islay distilleries, bottled at 46%. Big Peat was launched in 2009 by independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co as the first in the company's 'Remarkable Regional Malts' series. The idea was to create the 'ultimate distillation of Islay' by blending single malt whisky from several of the island's distilleries, including Caol Ila, Bowmore and Ardbeg, without using grain whisky. Big Peat is non-chill filtered, with no colouring added. Each year Douglas Laing releases a Christmas Edition of Big Peat at natural cask strength, and at Islay's Fèis Ìle whisky festival, special limited editions are regularly released.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose offers smoke, peat and a hint of sea salt.

  Palate

  The palate is smoky and full with peat, caramel and a hint of citrus.

  Finish

  The finish is medium to long, smoky and lightly salty.

  Specifications

  Name: Big Peat Douglas Laing Blended Islay Malt Whisky
  Bottler: Douglas Laing & Co
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46%
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes

  Flavour profile

  Smoky · Peated · Salty · Full-bodied

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  • 1pcs.
    60,25EUR