Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled By Douglas Laing 70cl / 46%

A bottle of Douglas Laing's Big Peat 12-year-old Islay blended malt whisky. This was a premium extension to the Big Peat series, with a handful of batches bottled in 2020 and 2021.

It's difficult to believe that Douglas Laing's Big Peat has been around since 2009. It still seems fresh and fun - what a pity more companies don't follow this approach.

Of course, just having a fun bottle is no good if the whisky inside isn't great too. Thankfully Big Peat always delivers on that front, so this 12-year-old Islay Blended Malt constituted of Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and (somehow still) Port Ellen should be an absolute belter.

Brand	Big Peat
Bottler	Douglas Laing
Country	Scotland
Region	Islay
Age	12
Bottle Size	70cl
ABV	46%
Pre-Owned	No

Tasting Notes

Nose: Clean, fresh, salty and oceanic, developing to sweet malt dried over peat.

Palate: Anticipate charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and summer tar.

Finish: Long and lingering with brown sugar, bonfire ashes and a real phenolic quality.