The bay of storms has lent its name to this whisky. Sea air, seaweed and a touch of honey meet in a glass from Campbeltown.
Expert description
The Gauldrons Batch 2 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, assembled purely from malt whisky sourced from Campbeltown distilleries and bottled at 46.2% ABV.
The name Gauldrons refers to the dark, storm-battered coves on Campbeltown's west shores, whose name roughly translates to "bay of storms", and the bottle's spiderweb design nods to the legend of Robert the Bruce, who after a defeat was inspired to keep fighting by a spider building its web in this very bay.
Batch 2 is the second release in the series and, like the first, is bottled in small batches with no added colouring and no chill filtration, preserving the whisky's raw, maritime character.
Douglas Laing was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing and is today carried on by the third generation of the family, with Cara Laing a central figure following a split of the company in 2013.
Tasting notes
Nose
Crisp sea air, gentle smoke and Manuka honey, spiced with a hint of dried seaweed.
Palate
Maritime character that shifts into sweet shortbread, dry oak and gristy cereal notes.
Finish
Distinctly spicy, with puffs of smoke, Madagascan vanilla and cinnamon pancakes.
Specifications
Name: The Gauldrons Batch 2
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 2
Flavour profile
Maritime salt · Honey · Smoke
Did you know?
According to local legend, Robert the Bruce, after being defeated by his enemies, was inspired to keep fighting when he saw a spider building its web again and again in this very bay.
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