Big Peat Christmas Edition 2023 Douglas Laing Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Big Peat Christmas Edition 2023 from Douglas Laing is an intense and smoky Islay blended malt whisky, designed especially to celebrate the Christmas season.

Big Peat is renowned for its unique peaty character and the Christmas releases are always bottled at cask strength without chill filtration. The 2023 release offers another powerful and smoky experience, ideal for those who appreciate Islay whiskies with a strong personality.

Tasting notes:

Color: Natural golden (without added dyes).

Scent: An intense scent of peat, fire, tar, sea salt and a slightly sweet smoke.

Taste: Overwhelmingly smoky with nuances of ash, salted caramel, toasted nuts, licorice and a bit of spicy heat. Amidst the smoke is also a light sweetness and a fresh, coastal character.

Aftertaste: Long lasting, powerful and smoky with a salty, dry finish.

Alcohol percentage:

About 54.8% vol. (cask strength, may vary slightly).

Style and character:

Big Peat Christmas Edition 2023 is a dram with a strong character that exudes the warmth of Christmas – but in a very Islay-smoky way! An ideal gift for peat lovers or to enjoy on cold winter evenings.