Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition
- Distillery
- Rock Island
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46.8%
- Price
- £55.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Oily, Medicinal
- Description
- Douglas Laing's Rock Island blended malt draws from Scotland's island distilleries—Jura, Orkney, Arran, and Islay—before undergoing a 12-month finishing period in mezcal casks. This unconventional maturation intensifies the smoky, earthy foundation with added mineral and herbaceous notes from the mezcal wood, creating an unusual island profile. A bold, experimental blend for adventurous drinkers seeking something beyond tradition.
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ABV
46.8%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition is a blended malt from Rock Island (Island, Scotland), bottled at 46.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, fresh fruit, oily, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Douglas Laing's Rock Island blended malt draws from Scotland's island distilleries—Jura, Orkney, Arran, and Islay—before undergoing a 12-month finishing period in mezcal casks. This unconventional maturation intensifies the smoky, earthy foundation with added mineral and herbaceous notes from the mezcal wood, creating an unusual island profile. A bold, experimental blend for adventurous drinkers seeking something beyond tradition.
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