Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.3%

No age statement, no apologies. This expression of Meet The Beast is turned up to natural cask strength, where the bourbon casks have supplied all the sweetness the beastie needs.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in exclusively bourbon casks and bottled at 54,3%.

The name Meet The Beast is Douglas Laing's way of signalling that this expression is more uncompromising than the classic Timorous Beastie in the regular range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla and toasted oak at natural cask strength.

Palate

Intense and spiced with a solid malt foundation.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly peppery.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: exclusively bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition – Meet The Beast
EAN no.: 5014218827972

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Meet The Beast is matured exclusively in bourbon casks and bottled without adjusting the strength – a natural cask strength of 54.3% that shows the Highland malt in full force.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3%

What does Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% taste like?

On the nose you meet sweet vanilla and toasted oak at natural cask strength. The palate offers intense and spiced with a solid malt foundation, while the finish gives long, warm and lightly peppery.

What role does the cask play in Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3%?

The cask, exclusively bourbon 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 Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% best?

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% 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 Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% 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 Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% be stored?

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% 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 Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3%?

Meet The Beast is matured exclusively in bourbon casks and bottled without adjusting the strength – a natural cask strength of 54.3% that shows the Highland malt in full force.