Big Peat Islay Blended Malt 50ml

Big Peat Islay Blended Malt in a 50ml miniature is the core release of Douglas Laing's Big Peat, which the producer calls a feisty Islay character with a sweet side. It is a small-batch blended malt Scotch whisky made only from Islay malt whiskies, including Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and the elusive Port Ellen. It is bottled at 46% ABV without colouring or chill-filtration, and the mini is a handy way to try the house style or pack a dram for the road.

Tasting Notes: Coastal peat smoke, sweet malt and tarry, salty depth.

Nose: Fresh, salty and clean, moving to sweet malt dried over peat.

Palate: Ash, sweet tar, beach and smoking chimneys.

Finish: Long and lingering, with salty liquorice, smoke, bonfire ash and a phenolic edge.

Serve: Neat in a tulip-shaped glass, adding a few drops of water to open up the smoke and fruit.