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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%

What does Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% taste like?

On the nose you meet honey, dried apricot and a touch of old leather. The palate offers spiced raisin sweetness, caramel and toasted oak, while the finish gives long, dry and lightly smoky.

What role does the cask play in Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%?

The cask, American oak and sherry casks, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

Is Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% worth the money?

Yes, the price reflects the rarity, cask type and the distillery's reputation, and the whisky delivers a character to match.

What glass suits Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% best?

Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully.

Does Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% be stored?

Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is best kept upright or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle keeps its quality for several years if stored correctly.