Douglas Laing

Islay/Highland - 70cl

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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Douglas Laing
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Peaty, smoky, marine notes
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 46.0%
Country Inghilterra
Type of cask Ex-bourbon or sherry oak casks
Distillation method Copper pot still distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Light amber
Consumption At room temperature, neat or with water

The Islay/Highland is a fine Scottish whisky, appreciated by connoisseurs for the complexity and richness of its aromatic profile.

The origin of this whisky from the Islay and Highland regions guarantees a unique sensory experience. Islay whiskies are known for their peaty and smoky notes, which give a distinctive and robust character, while Highland whiskies offer a more varied range of flavors ranging from ripe fruit to subtle spices.

On the olfactory examination, you can perceive intense aromas of peat, iodine, and seaweed reminiscent of the wind-swept coasts of Islay, accompanied by delicate floral and dried fruit notes typical of the Highlands. On the palate, the Islay/Highland offers a enveloping combination of smoky flavors, with hints of caramel, vanilla, and a slight citrus note. The long aromatic persistence leaves a slightly spicy and woody aftertaste, typical of well-aged whiskies.

Perfect to enjoy neat, with a splash of water or on the rocks, the Islay/Highland is an excellent choice for those seeking a complex and well-balanced whisky, capable of telling stories of tradition and craftsmanship.


How to serve

Glass:

Bicchiere Tumbler

Serve to:

18-20°C


When to drink it:

In ogni occasione

Production area

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Independent bottler

Douglas Laing & Co.

Independent bottler

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Douglas Laing & Co..

Douglas Laing & Co. is an independent bottler of Scotch whisky based in Glasgow, founded in 1948. It is known for collections such as the Remarkable Regional Malts (Big Peat, Scallywag, Timorous Beastie, The Gauldrons), the single-cask series Old Particular / Xtra Old Particular, and the King of Scots blended whisky.
independent whisky bottler blended scotch blended malt single malt single cask regional malts
Country United Kingdom
Region Scotland
Founded 1948

Ageing

Maturation in oak casks; across its lines and individual batches the company frequently uses ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and, for some expressions, virgin oak or refill hogsheads.

Raw materials

malted barley cereals (for blended/grain whisky)

Representative products

Big Peat Old Particular Xtra Old Particular (XOP) Scallywag Timorous Beastie King of Scots Provenance Premier Barrel Double Barrel The Gauldrons

Official Awards

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