Big Peat Islay Blended Malt
- Distillery
- Big Peat
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £38.75
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Kippery
- Description
- Douglas Laing's Big Peat blends heavily peated malts from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, and Port Ellen, delivering a robust Islay experience from four of the region's most distinctive distilleries. The combination creates layered smoke, brine, and maritime character balanced by subtle sweetness from the varied cask histories. Award-winning at the 2010 World Whisky Awards, this blended malt suits peat enthusiasts seeking depth and complexity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Big Peat Islay Blended Malt is a from Big Peat (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, oily, medicinal, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Douglas Laing's Big Peat blends heavily peated malts from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, and Port Ellen, delivering a robust Islay experience from four of the region's most distinctive distilleries. The combination creates layered smoke, brine, and maritime character balanced by subtle sweetness from the varied cask histories. Award-winning at the 2010 World Whisky Awards, this blended malt suits peat enthusiasts seeking depth and complexity.
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