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Big Peat (Douglas Laing)
Whiskey

Big Peat (Douglas Laing)

Origin
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland
Strength46%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

A bold, intensely smoky Whiskey designed for the serious enthusiast who appreciates peaty depth.

The Library Note

Created by the independent bottlers Douglas Laing & Co, Big Peat has become a cult icon for Islay enthusiasts, featuring a blend of malts from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, and even the legendary Port Ellen.

Sommelier's Perspective

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

Neat in a Glencairn glass or with a single drop of water to open up the bouquet.

Composition

Malted Barley
Corn
Rye

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

Based in Glasgow, Scotland and established in 1948, the company has a number of brands including its "Remarkable Regional Malts" range, encompassing The Epicurean, Timorous Beastie, Scallywag, Rock Island and Big Peat, as well as Old Particular, Provenance and Xtra Old Particular, which they collectively call their "Exceptional Single Casks".

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