Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Whisky

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 46%

Douglas Laing's Big Peat is a Blended (as we have to call them now) Islay malt containing spirit from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and, shockingly, Port Ellen. Not as full-on as the name might suggest, but with pedigree like that at this price Big Peat is a nailed-on winner. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

Tasting Note

Nose

Opens fresh, salty and clean – developing to sweet malt dried over peat.

Palate

Ashes, sweet tar, beaches and smoking chimneys.

Finish

Long and lingering finish that replicates the palate with salty, tangy liquorice, smoke, bonfire ashes and a phenolic quality.