Big Peat Private Casks Series – Port Edition – Douglas Laing Remarkable Regional Malts

Big Peat, the smoky renegade of Islay, takes a surprising turn in this Private Casks Port Edition. This unique bottling from Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range was finished in port casks, resulting in an intriguing balance between powerful peat smoke and sweet, fruity influence. Imagine a campfire in an autumn vineyard – smoky, rich, yet playful. A Big Peat with a luscious red twist – perfect for fans of bold Islay drams with character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A smoky blast followed by hints of red fruit, dried prunes and grilled meat. Notes of tar, dark chocolate and a touch of blueberry jam.

Palate

Full and bold with classic Islay smoke, peat, salt and ash, layered with sweet notes of ripe cherries, raisins and port syrup. Complex and harmonious.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering smokiness, a touch of black pepper, gentle tannins and a sweet trace of dried berries and smouldering wood.

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.