Douglas Laing's Rock Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

A blended malt under Douglas Laing's updated Rock Island label (formerly known as 'Rock Oyster'). Bottled at 46.8% and without colouring or chill-filtration, top notch whiskies from Scotland’s islands are employed including Islay, Arran, Orkney and Jura. It’s no wonder Master Blender Fred Laing says “If I could select just one dram to transport the Whisky enthusiast to the Islands of Scotland, it would be this!" Sea breeze then faint iodine followed by lanolin and kipper on the nose lead into a lipsmacking, tangy, lanolin and salt'n'pepper profile fading with vanilla and faint citrus. Salty, vibrant and medium long - a delicious blend with a undeniable 'island' edge. 46.8% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... The final cornerstone of Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range, this blended malt celebrates the best from the Islands. The peat smoke finds harmony with the nose of pine, lemon curd, dewy lawns, and vanilla fudge. This is gloriously full-flavored; the peatiness certainly delivers, but there is a pleasant nip of saltiness too. The black pepper finish leads to a long lasting salty smack on the lips. Make this your hipflask essential for bracing excursions along the shoreline. 87 points - maltadvocate.com (Fall 2015) Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick