2010 Douglas Laing's Big Peat Feis Ile 2025 Small Batch Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"I must say I’m rather impressed." - whiskyfun.com

A 2010 distillation aged exclusively in refill hogsheads and bottled at a respectable 50%. Mature, spirit-driven, non-chill filtered and probably (mostly) from Caol Ila. Other contributions come from Bowmore, Ardbeg and even reserves of Port Ellen. It's everything that Islay can be in a single bottle, and at a great price toboot. You can't lose!

Other reviews... We do enjoy tasting all these releases signed by Captain Haddock. But is there still any Port Ellen inside? Colour: white wine. Nose: sunflower oil, seawater, lemon juice and ashes. Everything works like a charm. With water: no change whatsoever, other than the addition of a few old magazines soaked by the rain. Mouth (neat): flawless lemon, oysters, seawater, seaweed, gentian, ink and ashes. The precision of Caol Ila. With water: same again, it’s just so good. Finish: long, precise, salty but almost refreshing. Comments: very ‘clear line’, which is rather amusing for a blend. Well, they know exactly what they’re doing, and I must say I’m rather impressed… 88 points - whiskyfun.com

"...Maybe my favourite of Big Peat's Fèis Ìle releases, this 2025 Edition shines because of its restraint wood influence. The refill hogsheads have left room for the Islay flavours to be fully appreciated." - wordsofwhisky.com