Big Peat / Islay Blended Malt

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Big Peat / Islay Blended Malt
70cl / 46%
Douglas Laing
Douglas Laing's Big Peat is a Blended (as we have to call them now) Islay malt containing spirit from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and, shockingly, Port Ellen. Not as full-on as the name might suggest, but with pedigree like that at this price Big Peat is a nailed-on winner. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.
Whisky Bible 2011: Scotch Vatted Malt of the Year; 96 Points

World Whiskies Awards
£34.49
(£28.74 ex. VAT)
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CountryScotlandRegionIslayBottlerDouglas Laing
Customer Reviews:
This whisky really grew on me, I was glad to let that happen. When I first tried it it tasted skunky to me ...but in a good way. I persevered and was rewarded with a very complex and tasty whisky which is unlike any other I've tasted. I'm a jaded peathead and it is now in my repertoire when I want that Islay fix.
- smokinjoe, 20th Nov '11
Although I like most of Islay malts, this was a bit disappointment. Very young indeed, rough and sweet-sour. And that omnipresent sweetness, like a exceptionally bad Bowmore... still better than Smokehead.
- Mikko, 7th Nov '11
I really love this whisky; it really is a lot less scary than the name might suggest...taste it, blind if possible...label just a little lurid; really really really good stuff though it's not overly heavy and there is definitely a bit of something mature in there....watch out for the new Christmas release, barrel strength and might need a li'l very clen water..
- anonymous, 1st Nov '11
As a big fan of Islay Malts I was pleasantly surprised by this Islay blended malt. I must admit my choice would have usually been a 17 year old Bowmore or even an Ardbeg for that matter, over almost anything else but this "Big Peat" is realy growimg on me. Thoroughly recommended, you won't be disappointed.
- Robbo from Yandi W.A., 25th Sep '11
to the anonymous writer of the 13th August(see below).....you were disappointed that BIG PEAT was too peaty to enjoy......did you not read what it says on the label??......what else do the words BIG PEAT convey??
- wee Fred 26th August, 26th Aug '11
a bit young for my taste, not bad at all but could do with a bit more age, maybe in 1/4 casks, which would add some nice sweetness. then it would be perfect. 7.5/10
- anonymous, 1st Aug '11
I tried a 20cl bottle of this for a taster, to see if it would do for when I couldn't afford Lagavulin, Arbeg etc. Pleased to say it's wonderful, only snag it's a little bit too more-ish. Excellent balance, highly enjoyable. I'm going for the big bottles in future.
- Bloody Gus, 1st Jul '11
This one scored high points in my recent blind tasting. Surprisingly good for a blend.
- anonymous, 28th Mar '11
Bought the 20cl bottle of this from the WE a couple of months ago and certainly didn't disappoint on the peat front! I love that peat element (Islay is my favourite) but even I felt the flavour was a little overwhealming. Mellowed nicecly with a splash of water, though, which means I still have some of my 20cl bottle. Result!
- FM, 2nd Mar '11
Excellent one. Just tried it yesterday and it is outstanding
- anonymous, 5th Dec '10
I had this one in Ullapool and I am hooked! The aftertaste reminds me about liquorice and chocolate in a way (which I am both a fan of) as well as the smokiness
- Maya, 2nd Dec '10
By far the best blend I have ever tried.Very smooth, yet complex and with a hearty wack of peat. Easy drinking and highly recommended.
- anonymous, 3rd Oct '10
@jimbo its the whisky version of queen latifah when u were actually looking for nikki blonsky
- anonymous, 17th Aug '10
With a name like Big Peat, what were you expecting? Surely a disappointment would be if it wasn't peaty emough?
- Jimbo, 13th Aug '10
too peaty to enjoy, total disappointment!
- anonymous, 13th Aug '10
being an islay lover had to try this - great stuff! On first nosing and tasting like smoked road tar but then opens up nicely with kippery and medicinal flavours and a bit of saltiness. Will resist finishing it off and see if it develops any more but this is a must try for smokey peat lovers.
- Linf, 25th Jan '10
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