Big Peat - 12-Year-Old Blended Malt Whisky - 70 cl

Founded by Douglas Laing in 1948, this family distillery never ceases to pursue its goal: to create the best blended scotches from the best single malts of the island of Islay and of the whole of Scotland. A true concentrate of Islay, Big Peat brings together in one expression the best of this iconic island. In its 12-year-old version, Big Peat reconciles the fire of Ardbeg, the very distinct character of the extremely rare Port Ellen, the iodine notes of Caol Ila and the spicy notes typical of Bowmore's maturations. Through this range, Remarkable Regional Malts, Douglas Laing has perfectly captured the spirit of an island that is nonetheless untameable.- Origin: Scotland- Nose: Islay, without a doubt. Distinct notes of liquorice stick. Ashy, chimney fire. It becomes very medicinal, with clove. The peat kiln and toasted malted barley. Hint of varnish. Hot tar.- Appearance: Straw gold.- Palate: A concentrate of peat! In turn tar, fuel oil, camphor, eucalyptus, menthol. Evokes a hot tyre.- Finish: Lingering, on still-warm asphalt, with a vegetal note.