Old Particular North British 21 Year
$194.99
This whisky must have been gathering dust in the warehouse for at least the last 6-7 years, as it was bottled in 2015... This North British was matured in a Refill Hoghead for 21 years before bottling at50.9%.
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!"
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!
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."
Big Peat
$97.99
The Big Peat Blended Malt Scotch was featured on Day 5 of our 2022 KWM Whisky Calendar. You can find the blog post here
50ml / mini bottles of Big Peat can be found here
The Big Peat makes one promise: 'peat." Vatted from single malts distilled at Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and Port Ellen. What more could you ask for? This whisky may be made with Bowmore and Caol Ila, but it is its Ardbeg which is most dominant. Given that Port Ellen has been closed for 35 years, and any whisky from that distillery is now very mature, even the addition of only a small amount is very special. Earthy, chocolaty, salty, smoky, peaty and lightly medicinal. This whisky truly is Islay in a bottle. 46%.