Big Peat is an award-winning Islay blended malt from independent bottler Douglas Laing & Co., crafted using whiskies from legendary distilleries including Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and the rare Port Ellen.

Bottled at 46% ABV, without chill-filtration and with no added colouring, Big Peat delivers an honest, rugged taste of Islay in every sip.

Nose: Fresh sea air, salty brine and sweet malt wrapped in earthy peat smoke.

Palate: A bold mix of tar, bonfire ash, flinty beaches and chimney soot, balanced by hints of sweetness.

Finish: Long, smoky and lingering with touches of liquorice and sea salt.

Big Peat is the ultimate whisky for lovers of smoke and maritime character powerful, complex and unapologetically Islay.

Technical Details

Brand: Douglas Laing & Co.

Expression: Big Peat Small Batch Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Whisky Type: Blended Malt (100% Islay single malts)

Distilleries Included: Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, Port Ellen

ABV: 46%

Bottle Size: 750ml

Colouring: Natural colour (no caramel added)

Filtration: Non-chill filtered

Style: Smoky, peaty, maritime Islay character

Awards: Blended Scotch Malt of the Year (World Whiskies Awards, 2010); Scottish Vatted Malt of the Year (Jim Murrays Whisky Bible).