Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition Fèis Ìle 2022

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 54.2%

Douglas Laing has gone and released an excellent limited edition bottling of Big Peat in celebration of Fèis Ìle 2022! Dubbed the Beach BBQ Edition, this blended malt Scotch whisky combines a host of whiskies from distilleries across Islay, offering up an appropriately smoky flavour profile. Bottled up at a weighty 54.2% ABV, only 3,000 bottles were produced, featuring the eponymous Big Peat on the label having a traditional Scottish BBQ in the pouring rain.

Tasting Note

Nose

Singed barley with a meatiness to it, joined by honey roasted peanuts and salted lemons.

Palate

Coastal peat is right up front, paired with touches of dark chocolate, salt and pepper crisps, and new leather.

Finish

Peppercorn, smoke, and charred cedar.