Rock Island 16 Year Old
- Distillery
- Rock Island
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46.8%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £69.25
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Douglas Laing's Rock Island blends malts from Orkney, Arran, Jura, and Islay, matured predominantly in Spanish sherry casks for 16 years and bottled at 46.8% ABV without chill filtration. The result is a smoky, coastal expression with sherry depth.
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ABV
46.8%
Age
16 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£69.25
✦ Neatly Summary
Rock Island 16 Year Old is a 16-year-old blended malt from Rock Island (Island, Scotland), bottled at 46.8% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and fruity character — smokey, sherried, leathery, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Douglas Laing's Rock Island blends malts from Orkney, Arran, Jura, and Islay, matured predominantly in Spanish sherry casks for 16 years and bottled at 46.8% ABV without chill filtration. The result is a smoky, coastal expression with sherry depth.
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