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

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

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

On the nose you meet very sweet with spiced honey notes. The palate offers spiced with raisins, caramel and sugar, while the finish gives sweet with camphor drops and meringue.

What role does the cask play in Timorous Beastie 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.

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

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

Yes, Timorous Beastie 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 Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% be stored?

Timorous Beastie 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.

What defines the bottler behind Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%?

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.