Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 years old Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%

Meet the beast behind the mouse. Meet The Beast is Douglas Laing's rawer take on Timorous Beastie, where cask strength sets the pace and spice runs free.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled at 52,5%.

With only 3,000 bottles filled, this 13-year-old Meet The Beast is one of the rarer expressions in Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie family.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced oak with a touch of dried fruit.

Palate

Rich spice and a distinct cask strength that fills the mouth.

Finish

Warm and persistent with late sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 52,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: single cask single malts from the Highland region
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 3,000
Edition: Limited Edition – Meet The Beast
EAN no.: 5014218821963

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Meet The Beast is composed entirely of single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled without chill filtration at a robust cask strength of 52.5%.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%

What does Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% taste like?

On the nose you meet spiced oak with a touch of dried fruit. The palate offers rich spice and a distinct cask strength that fills the mouth, while the finish gives warm and persistent with late sweetness.

What role does the cask play in Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%?

The cask, single cask single malts from the Highland region, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

What glass suits Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% best?

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully. A few drops of water can help open it up at higher cask strength.

Does Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% be stored?

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% 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 Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%?

Meet The Beast is composed entirely of single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled without chill filtration at a robust cask strength of 52.5%.