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Timorous Beastie Whisky

Robert Burns wrote about a 'timorous beastie', a timid little field mouse, in one of Scottish literature's most quoted poems. Douglas Laing took the name but flipped its meaning entirely: their Timorous Beastie is most certainly not for the faint-hearted. It's a powerful blended malt that bites back with the same wit as the poem it's named after.

  • Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottle from Douglas Laing
    Item no.: 22227865468-18700

    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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    • 214,25
      1pcs.
      186,50EUR
  • Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottle from Douglas Laing
    Item no.: 22227865468-223

    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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    • 67,00
      1pcs.
      58,25EUR
  • Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch bottle from Douglas Laing
    Item no.: 053333-7413

    Douglas Laing's mouse has crept up on a cheese board this time. The Madeira casks give the beastie a sweetness built to meet a sharp cheddar or a ripe brie.

    Expert's description

    Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks finished in selected Madeira casks and bottled at 48%.

    Only 5,000 bottles of this Madeira-finished expression were filled, where the classic Highland malt spent several months in selected Madeira casks.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Ripe orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, roasted almonds and a light floral scent.

    Palate

    Toffee, caramelised apples and juicy plums with a mild spiced tone.

    Finish

    Sweet vanilla, orange marmalade and a warm, satisfying finish.

    Specifications

    Name: Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
    Bottler: Douglas Laing
    Region/Country: Highland
    Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 48%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: bourbon casks finished in selected Madeira casks
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Number of bottles: 5,000
    Edition: Limited Edition – The Cheese Collection #2
    EAN no.: 5014218830040

    Flavour Profile

    Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

    Did you know?

    The Cheese Collection is a series from Douglas Laing where each whisky is finished with a specific cheese pairing in mind – this expression is number two in the line-up.

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    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
  • Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt bottle from Douglas Laing
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280260

    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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    • 87,00
      1pcs.
      75,75EUR
  • Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky bottle from Douglas Laing
    Item no.: 059763-615-192

    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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    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
   

About Timorous Beastie Whisky

The name Timorous Beastie is a tribute to Robert Burns' famous Scots poem 'To a Mouse'. Douglas Laing puts it themselves: 'The original Timorous Beastie... was a timid, little field mouse. Echoing our national bard's wit, ours is most certainly not for the fainthearted.' For the newcomer it's a powerful yet well-balanced blended malt with a fun literary twist; for the connoisseur, Douglas Laing is a respected independent bottler, known for assembling blended malts with distinct, pronounced character rather than the more uniform style often found in the big conglomerates' blends.

History & Background

Douglas Laing & Co. was founded in Glasgow in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing and has since grown into one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers, today run by the third generation of the family. The Timorous Beastie range is one of the house's best-known blended malts, taking its name and attitude directly from Robert Burns' 1785 poem, in which a farmer accidentally destroys a field mouse's winter nest. Douglas Laing has deliberately flipped the poem's timid theme on its head by creating a whisky that is anything but shy.

Production & Style

The whisky is blended from single malt whisky from several different Highland distilleries to create a characterful representation of the region's style.

Signature Style

Full-Bodied, Fruity, Spicy
The taste offers a full-bodied, fruity character with spiced notes typical of Highland whisky.

Facts

ProducerDouglas Laing
Founded1948 (Douglas Laing & Co.)
PronouncedTIM-uh-rus BEE-stee
RegionHighlands
CountryScotland
OwnerDouglas Laing & Co (family-owned, independent)
Official websitedouglaslaing.com

Did You Know?

The name Timorous Beastie comes directly from a line in Robert Burns' famous 1785 poem "To a Mouse".

Like Timorous Beastie Whisky? You should also try:

Douglas Laing Whisky, Signatory Vintage Whisky and Adelphi Whisky.