Big Peat Private Casks Series Port Edition

Big Peat has always had a place in his heart for the Netherlands. This year, he expresses that once again with this fantastic limited edition exclusive to the Netherlands. To the firm Islay character, maturation in ruby port casks adds an extra fruity side to the whisky. Characterised by a typical Dutch windmill, this whisky is specially bottled for all Big Peat's Dutch friends.

Bottled at an alcohol content of 48%, obviously with natural colour retention and no chill filtration.

Tasting note

Nose

The nose opens with solid smoke and medicinal influences, typical of Islay, complemented by a hint of sweet red fruit aromas and dark berries coming from the port casks.

Taste

On the palette, a powerful combination of peat smoke, briny, and roasted notes emerges, balanced with hints of plums, cherries and a subtle vinous sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering smoky notes, a hint of pepper and a sweet port undertone. Big Peat Private Casks Series Port Edition offers a complex and satisfying whisky experience, perfect for lovers of heavy Islay whiskies with a twist.

Douglas Laing

Douglas Laing & Co. is one of the most respected independent bottlers in the whisky world. With a history dating back to 1948 and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, the company continues to offer whiskies of exceptional quality. Their broad portfolio, which includes both single cask and small batch releases, makes Douglas Laing a favourite among whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it is a rare XOP bottling or a characterful blended malt like Big Peat, Douglas Laing offers a unique and authentic whisky experience.

History

Douglas Laing & Co. was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing in Glasgow, Scotland. The company began as a dealer and blender of whisky, but soon focused on selecting and bottling single cask and small batch whiskies.

Douglas Laing has always remained a family business, with the knowledge and passion for whisky passed from generation to generation. After Fred Douglas Laing, the company was run by his son, Fred Laing Jr, and later Fred's daughter Cara Laing and her husband Chris Leggat also joined the company.