Douglas Laings Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch 750 ml

Big Peat is a blended malt Scotch whisky from independent bottler Douglas Laing, vatting single malts drawn entirely from Islay distilleries — long-running batches have included Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and stocks from the closed Port Ellen distillery. It's built as a showcase of Islay peat character rather than a single house style. The nose is heavy smoke, brine and iodine; the palate brings bonfire smoke, citrus peel and a touch of vanilla sweetness from the vatting, finishing long, dry and smoky. It's a reliable way to taste Islay's peated house styles side by side in one glass.

How to drink Big Peat

Neat or with a splash of water is the classic call, but it also stands up in a smoky Penicillin-style cocktail if you want the peat to carry the drink.

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