Douglas Laing's Big Peat Small Batch Cask Strength Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - 2017 Christmas Edition

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

The Big Peat label ran a theme of Christmas presentations that started (at least) as far back as 2013. The annual limited editions were collected for their fun festive look but also developed a reputation as high-class blends with some serious Islay malts in the mix. We don't believe the blend changed dramatically from year to year, so you can refer to whiskyfun's notes below to get an idea of the style and quality on offer. 54.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... [2021 edition tasted] They keep doing it and they do it right. Good fun, even if good old Captain Haddock may start to feel a little tired. To think that this series started with a noticeable proportion of Port Ellen inside… Colour: white wine. Nose: feels very young. Smoked and tarred pears, fish oil, whelks, drops of engine oil and benzine, plasticine, fresh almond paste, fresh plaster… With water: more fresh plaster, concrete, even Islay mud, grist, semolina… Mouth (neat): sweet pears, lemons, and brine. That's the thing, the combo would just always work, since controlled diversity (what?) always adds complexity. With water: works. Salted root juice and lemons, plus crushed sardines and cigarette ashes. Finish: long, perhaps a tad sweet (pears), but very good. Eucalyptus and liquid propolis in the aftertaste, as well as a small rubberness. Comments: feels young but it's very good and at least they did not burry it under tons of butterscotch. 86 points - whiskyfun.com