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Technical information
- Producer
- Douglas Laing
- Type
- Whisky
- Country
- Inghilterra
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 46.0%
- Aromatic profile
- Peaty, smoky, marine notes
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- 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
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Let’s talk about Islay/Highland - 70cl
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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.
Independent bottler
Douglas Laing & Co.
ScotlandUnited KingdomSince 1948
- Founded in 1948 in Glasgow by Fred Douglas Laing
- Family business now in its third generation
- Recognised independent bottler with distinctive collections (Remarkable Regional Malts, Old Particular, King of Scots, etc.)
- Acquisition of Strathearn Distillery (2019), introducing occasional controlled production/distillation
Specialities
- independent whisky bottler
- blended scotch
- blended malt
- single malt
- single cask
- regional malts
The story
Ageing
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