Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whiskey (700ML)

Douglas Laing’s Big Peat is a blended Islay malt containing spirit from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and including Port Ellen. With a pedigree like that Big Peat is a nailed-on-winner. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Warm slabs of tangy peat. Hints of chocolate, coffee and cedar with spices, walnuts and almond. A touch of cinnamon with oily smoke.

Palate: Simple, easy-going, but delicious. Notes of heavy smoke, cut grass, peanut, spices and peat.

Finish: Quite abrupt with cut grass, coastal notes and smoke.