A passion
for whisky
Founded in 1948, the family business Douglas Laing & Co. is now one of Scotland’s leading whisky producers. After more than 70 years, the company founded by Fred Douglas Laing is still owned by the Laing family today. Now in its third generation, the management of the company is shared by Chairman Fred Laing Jr. and his daughter Cara Laing. One thing is always at the forefront for the Laing family – fun and a love of whisky.
Douglas Laing & Co. develops and distributes the finest single malt, single grain and vatted malt whiskies and specializes in genuine handcrafted and small batches, such as these Remarkable Regional Malts.
The Epicurean from the Lowlands, the Timorous Beastie from the Highlands, the Scallywag from Speyside, the Rock Island from the Islands and the Big Peat from Islay are collectively known as “Remarkable Regional Malts” and offer a definitive taste of Scotland’s malt whisky regions. Each is bottled at 46% alcohol or higher and without chill-filtration, giving the spirit a robust, oily texture full of charm. . These high-quality and versatile whiskies, the Small Batch Malts are enjoyed by connoisseurs and newcomers to the world of whisky alike and are the basis for delicious cocktails.
A passion
for whisky
Founded in 1948, the family business Douglas Laing & Co. is now one of Scotland’s leading whisky producers. After more than 70 years, the company founded by Fred Douglas Laing is still owned by the Laing family today. Now in its third generation, the management of the company is shared by Chairman Fred Laing Jr. and his daughter Cara Laing. One thing is always at the forefront for the Laing family – fun and a love of whisky.
Douglas Laing & Co. develops and distributes the finest single malt, single grain and vatted malt whiskies and specializes in genuine handcrafted and small batches, such as these Remarkable Regional Malts.
The Epicurean from the Lowlands, the Timorous Beastie from the Highlands, the Scallywag from Speyside, the Rock Island from the Islands and the Big Peat from Islay are collectively known as “Remarkable Regional Malts” and offer a definitive taste of Scotland’s malt whisky regions. Each is bottled at 46% alcohol or higher and without chill-filtration, giving the spirit a robust, oily texture full of charm. . These high-quality and versatile whiskies, the Small Batch Malts are enjoyed by connoisseurs and newcomers to the world of whisky alike and are the basis for delicious cocktails.
Fred Douglas Laing
Fred Douglas Laing (FDL) founded Douglas Laing & Co. in 1948. He always had a fondness for Scotch whisky, and so his dreams came true when he founded the company in 1948, with little more than a few casks of blended Scotch whisky, a recently acquired brand name – King of Scots – and a relentless determination to succeed. Typical of many of these old characters in our Scotch industry, FDL was “oddball”, personable and business savvy.
To secure growing sales, he signed bottling contracts with many of Scotland’s most famous and prestigious distilleries, many of which still exist today, securing the future of the company’s stock. He was self-taught in blending, and through his successes and (occasional) failures, he learned the art of whisky blending.
Fred Douglas Laing
Fred Douglas Laing (FDL) founded Douglas Laing & Co. in 1948. He always had a fondness for Scotch whisky, and so his dreams came true when he founded the company in 1948, with little more than a few casks of blended Scotch whisky, a recently acquired brand name – King of Scots – and a relentless determination to succeed. Typical of many of these old characters in our Scotch industry, FDL was “oddball”, personable and business savvy.
To secure growing sales, he signed bottling contracts with many of Scotland’s most famous and prestigious distilleries, many of which still exist today, securing the future of the company’s stock. He was self-taught in blending, and through his successes and (occasional) failures, he learned the art of whisky blending.
The philosophy
More than 70 years of heritage, history and expertise have helped Douglas Laing refine their processes and create whisky that is consistently exceptional in its range.
True to the philosophy of presenting whisky as the distiller intended, Douglas Laing is committed to bottling their whisky as naturally as possible so that enthusiasts around the world can get as close as possible to tasting a dram straight from the cask in the hallowed surroundings of a Scottish distillery warehouse.
The Epicurean
Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Douglas Laing’s The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky tells the story of a man from Glasgow in the 1930s who was a real cheeky chap, always the life and soul of a party, and a real connoisseur of good food and drink. A dram that we describe as ‘born and bred in the city’, The Epicurean brings together some of the finest Lowland malts; a blend of the best that the East and West of Scotland have to offer. In true Douglas Laing style, it is without coloring or chill-filtration and is bottled at 46.2% alcohol.
0,70 Liter | 46,2% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Barley-rich, citrusy, floral and herbaceous.
Palate: crunchy sugar, burnt citrus fruits, mixed spices, thyme, peaches and candy sugar.
Finish: Herbal character, with almonds, cut grass and burnt sugar.
The Epicurean
12 Years Old
Lowland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Douglas Laing is delighted to introduce The Epicurean 12 Years Old; a permanently available aged variant of the remarkable Lowlander. This marriage of single cask single malts is a refined and perfectly balanced Lowland Scotch Whisky, bursting with fresh, spicy ‘Epicurean’ charm.
0,70 Liter | 46,0% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet with honeyed barley, candied peel and roasted nuts.
Palate: Sugar with citrus peel, ripe peaches and a hint of spice.
Finish: Mown grass and an herbal character, a grassy quality with coconut flakes and brown sugar.
Timorous Beastie
Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
The original Timorous Beastie, immortalized in Robert Burns’ famous Scottish poem “To a Mouse”, was a shy little field mouse. In honor of its namesake, Timorous Beastie is sweet and gentle, but also a little feisty. This blend of Highland malts distilled at the Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Dalmore and Glengoyne distilleries is made from hand-picked casks and produced in very small batches. Bottled without chill-filtration or additional coloring and with an alcohol content of 46.8%.
0,70 Liter | 46,8% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet with floral, barley and spicy honey tones.
Palate: Spicy, fruity, smooth and sugary.
Finish: Subtle yet sweet with notes of oak,
milky cereals and late meringue.
Timorous Beastie
10 Years Old
Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
A blend of the finest single cask single malts only from the Highland region of Scotland. This small batch bottling is matured for at least ten years to develop a melody of delicious, powerful flavors.
0,70 Liter | 46,8% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Very sweet, as if sugar and syrup have been added to spiced autumn fruits.
Palate: Now with honey, gentle spices and a clear grain component.
Finish: Orange peppered with honeycomb and cloves.
Scallywag
Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Inspired by a long line of Douglas Laing family fox terriers, the name Scallywag and the endearing character of the dog are very fitting for this richly flavored and deliciously sweet Speyside malt Scotch whisky. Bottled at 46% alcohol and proudly non-chill-filtered, Scallywag is a blend of the finest Speyside malts, including those distilled at the Macallan, Mortlach and Glenrothes distilleries. A combination of bourbon casks and sherry casks ensure the maturation of this spirit, and the distinctly dark, rich color is imparted by the wood.
0,70 Liter | 46,0% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Richly spiced with sweet vanilla.
Palate: Sweet fruit compote and dark chocolate with spices.
Finish: Spicy orange, sweet tobacco, cocoa and fruit cake.
Scallywag
10 Years Old
Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
A marriage of only Speyside Single Cask Single Malts matured for a minimum of ten years and matured exclusively in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks for a rich, spicy and dark chocolaty flavor profile.
0,70 Liter | 46,0% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: A richly spiced character interwoven with delicious vanilla.
Palate : Discover layer upon layer of sweet fruit compote and dark chocolate with nutmeg and cinnamon, much of which is due to years of ageing in Spanish sherry casks.
Finish: Shows a burst of zesty orange with fresh ginger, cocoa and rich fruit cake.
The Gauldrons
Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
The Gauldrons Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky tells the story of the dark, stormy coves of the same name on the west coast of Campbeltown, which literally means “bay of storms”. When you step onto the fine, clean sands of The Gauldrons, you’re also taking a step back in time. Over there is where a spider patiently builds its web. All around you can feel the ghosts of the long gone distilleries that once proudly proclaimed Campbeltown as Scotland’s whisky capital.
0,70 Liter | 46,2% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sea air, gentle smoke, manuka honey and a hint of dried seaweed on the nose.
Palate: At the beginning, a maritime character emerges, which turns into sugary shortbread, dried oak and grassy cereals.
Finish: A distinctly spicy finish that brings out smoke, Madagascar vanilla and cinnamon pancakes.
Rock Island
Iceland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
A smoky-sweet homage to the sea. Douglas Laing’s maritime malt is an exceptional encapsulation of the finest single cask single malts from Scotland’s treasured whisky islands, including those from Orkney, Arran, Jura and Islay. Rock Island offers a wonderful balance of complex flavors, revealing a wave of salty, sweet, earthy and smoky notes!
0,70 Liter | 46,8% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Wave-soaked rocks and fresh, salty oceans.
Palate : Subtle, soft and rather sweet peat accompanied by smoke, honey, wet ash, licorice and later pepper.
Finish: Everything that came before is reflected in the tasteful finish.
Rock Island
10 Years Old
Iceland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Rock Island 10 Years Old marries aged single cask single malts from Orkney, Arran, Jura and Islay (among others); the result is a whisky that reveals wave after wave of sea salt, wood embers, gentle smoke and orange peel.
0,70 Liter | 46,8% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose : Initially barley-rich and buttery, developing into wave-soaked rocks with gentle peat smoke and citrus.
Palate : Develops a beachy quality with sea spray, black pepper and damp ash.
Finish: Long lasting, with wave after wave of wood embers, orange peel and gentle spice.
Big Peat
Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Big Peat is a remarkable marriage of malt whiskies sourced only from the island of Islay. Bottled without coloring or chill-filtration and with a high alcohol content (46%), resulting in a naturally oily spirit that promises an incredible mouthfeel. Caol Ila brings the sweetness, Bowmore the perfect balance, Ardbeg the medicinal, earthy quality and Port Ellen a certain degree of elegance, Big Peat represents everything that is Islay in a bottle.
0,70 Liter | 46,0% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Openly clean, fresh and salty with a damp, earthy character.
Palate: Ash, warm tar, sweet seaweed and smoking chimneys.
Finish: Really long smoke, damp campfire ash, sooty beach huts, chimney soot and strong peat.
Big Peat
12 Years Old
Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Archetypal Islay, Big Peat 12 Years Old delivers charred oak, chimney smoke from the fireplace, stone pools and summer tar, ending in a lingering finish with brown sugar, ash from bonfires and a real phenolic quality.
0,70 Liter | 46,0% vol
Tasting Notes
Nose: Clean, fresh, salty and oceanic, developing into sweet malt dried over peat.
Palate: Expect charred oak, chimney smoke, stone pools and summer tar.
Finish: Long and lingering finish of brown sugar, bonfire ash and a phenolic quality.