King of Scots 50 Year Blended Scot
$1,099.99
This Blended Scotch Whisky has been bottled at 50 years of age, and 46%, to mark the 75th Anniversary of Douglas Laing. Rumour has it this is a blend of 53-54 year old Speyside malts, including Glenfarclas, Blair Athol, as well as a trio of grains up to 60 years of age from North British, Invervgordon, and Cambus.
Producer Description
"This momentous King of Scots 50 Years Old limited edition holds a historic importance within Douglas Laing’s 75th Anniversary celebrations. Douglas Laing has a long-standing heritage of blending – a passion and skill has been passed down through three generations and is deeply rooted in The King of Scots brand – the one that started it all for Fred Douglas Laing back in 1948 and still wears the crown of quality today!"
Big Peat Mizunara
$309.99
This 10 year old Islay Blended Malt was bottled to mark Douglas Laing's 75th Anniversary.
Producer Description
"Journey to the island of Hokkaido, Japan, where we've sourced the elusive Mizunara Oak. This rare wood, with its elegant charm, has been introduced to elevate Big Peat's iconic recipe to new heights. It's an experiment that embodies the fusion of Scottish and Japanese whisky artistry. This remarkable bottling is where the finest 10 Year Old Islay Single Malts meet the mystical Mizunara Oak. Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, and the legendary Port Ellen have all come together for a two-year finishing period in a single, incredibly scarce Mizunara Virgin Oak Cask."
Rock Island Rum Cask Edition
$124.99
Bottled at 46.8% after finishing in Plantation Caribbean Rum Casks.
Producer Description
"The wild, sea-salted shores of Scotland’s whisky islands are met by the warm and sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean in this limited-edition bottling. A new depth of character has been achieved by finishing our maritime spirit in Plantation Rum Casks predominantly from the Caribbean, including from the island countries of Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados."
XOP Carsebridge 46 Year
$859.99
This 1976 vintage single grain, from the closed Carsebridge distillery, was matured 46 years in single refill hogshead, before bottling at 50.3%. The whisky was distilled in the Year of the Fire Dragon... 1976!
Strathearn Single Malt Inaugural Release
$162.99
The "Inaugural Release" of Strathearn is the first official bottling of the whisky, at least since Douglas Laing took it over in 2019. The distillery bills itself as one of Scotland's smallest, focused more of flavour than yeild. The whisky has been bottled at 50% after maturing in a mix of Bourbon, Sherry, and Virgin oak casks for an average of 7 years.
About Strathmill (Producer Description)
"Located in Highland Perthshire, an area with a rich Whisky distilling heritage owing to its spectacular landscape and freshwater lochs, Strathearn Distillery is sited on the outskirts of Perth, the first capital of Scotland, close to where Scottish kings were traditionally crowned on the legendary stone of destiny. A fitting location for a distillery producing a Single Malt Scotch Whisky of the utmost quality, refinement and character.
"Prioritising flavour over alcohol yield, Strathearn is one of, if not the only distillery to still use Maris Otter Malt, which produces a deliciously creamy, malty new-make spirit. Crafted to perfection, our spirit is matured in the finest casks, from which it takes on an immensely rich and refined flavour, from small acorns..."
Old Particular Craigellachie 15 Year
$191.99
The Old Particular label is owned by Douglas Laing, which is one of the two Laing brothers companies that went their separate ways back in 2013. Douglas Laing is owned by Fred Laing and his family. The other half of the family is Hunter Laing, which is owned by Stewart Laing and his family.
Isn't family grand? Kind of makes one wish that their own family had enough tradition and money to split a company over, doesn't it?
Anyhow. This particular and somewhat old bottling of Craigellachie was distilled in May 2006 and eventually finished in a Sherry Butt (Ref DL15424), then bottled at 57.9% ABV. and 15 years of age.
Big Peat 15th Anniversary Blended Malt
$154.99
Bottled to mark the 15th Anniversary of the Big Peat Blended Malt, this limited edition release was composed of malts predominantly matured in ex-Red Wine Casks. 50%.
Producer Description
"This Limited Edition has been bottled to celebrate Big Peat’s 15th Anniversary. Our renowned Whisky character has blended the finest Islay Single Malts, predominantly maturing the spirit in hand-selected Red Wine Casks. Released in a bespoke, giftable carton featuring 15 discoverable points about Big Peat, the Isle of Islay and the unique Whisky itself."
Scallywag Winter Edition 2024 OrangeWine
$151.99
This Speyside Blended Malt from Douglas Laing has been finished in Orange Wine Casks before bottling at 53.9%.
Producer Description
"Indulge in Scallywag’s latest Winter Limited Edition release and transport yourself to a snowy mountainside retreat, where après-ski relaxation meets unparalleled flavour. Meticulously finished in Orange Wine casks originating in Spain, this expression seamlessly combines the very best of both worlds; showcasing the rich complexity of Scallywag Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky alongside the vibrant, zesty allure of Orange Wine."
Rock Island Tequila Cask Edition
$154.99
Rock Island is Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malt focused on Island whiskies. This edition is bottled at 48% after finishing in Tequila casks.
Producer Description
"Scotland’s sea-salted coastline is met with the sun-drenched climes of Mexico. Single Cask Single Malts from the idyllic shores of Orkney, Arran, Jura and Islay have been exclusively finished in ex-Tequila casks, allowing a new depth of flavour to develop.
"An extraordinary encapsulation of the very best Single Malts distilled on the glorious islands of Islay, Arran, Jura and Orkney (amongst others), Rock Island is a subtle, smoky and sweet celebration of the sea."