Rock Oyster Whisky

A blended malt whisky that gathers several of Scotland's islands in one salty, maritime glass. Islay, Jura and Skye meet here in a story of the sea, the rocks and the distilleries that have braved the weather for generations.

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
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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67,00EUR

About Rock Oyster Whisky

Rock Oyster is a blended malt whisky from Hunter Laing, blending malt exclusively from Scotland's island distilleries, including Islay, Jura and Skye. For newcomers it's a salty, maritime way into several of Scotland's most characterful regions in one glass; for collectors it's notable that the name is a deliberate tribute to oysters and the maritime region the malt comes from, making Rock Oyster a kind of liquid map of Scotland's coastal whisky heritage.

History & background

Rock Oyster is a blended malt from the family-owned independent bottler Hunter Laing, made exclusively from whiskies from Scotland's islands - typically Islay, Jura, Mull, Arran and Orkney. The name pays tribute to oysters, a Scottish delicacy from exactly these coastal regions, and the label features a distinctive illustrated landscape. Rock Oyster launched as part of Hunter Laing's series of island-themed releases and has since earned a reputation as a reliable, salty, smoky introduction to island whisky.

Production & style

The whisky is composed of malt from several island distilleries and selected by Hunter Laing with a focus on a salty, maritime profile.

Signature style

Maritime, Salty, Peated
The flavor offers a salty, maritime character with a clear peated, smoky imprint.

Facts

Bottler	Hunter Laing
Founded	2013
Pronounced	Rock Oy-ster
Region	Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Owner	Hunter Laing & Co Ltd (family-owned, the Laing family)
Official website	hunterlaing.com

Did you know?

Rock Oyster is one of several island-themed releases from Hunter Laing, including sister series Scarabus, which uses whisky exclusively from Islay.

If you like Rock Oyster Whisky, you should also try:

Big Peat, Elements of Islay and Finlaggan.

Rock Oyster Whisky

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