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Big Peat
A blended malt of Islay whiskies only — Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and even Port Ellen. Robust peat smoke and salt.
- Peated
- Non-chill filtered
Details
| Brand | Big Peat |
|---|---|
| Distillery | — |
| Origin | Scotland / Islay |
| Style | Blended Malt |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 46% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Smoky peat, sea breeze, iodine, honey and malt.
- Palate
- Layers of smoke, ash and tar, with vanilla, citrus and salt.
- Finish
- Long and smoky, with a briny edge.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Highball
- Neat
- With water
The Islay smoke and salt open up refreshingly in a highball. Neat or with water, the sweetness and fruit behind the peat come through.
Food pairing
Oysters, grilled shellfish, smoked dishes and blue cheese.
Background & production
A blended malt from Douglas Laing, the independent Scotch blender and bottler founded in 1948. It uses only Islay malts, including Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila and the closed, legendary Port Ellen.
Non-chill filtered and bottled at 46%. It was named Best Blended Malt Scotch Whisky at the 2010 World Whiskies Awards.
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