As part of a recent “Mystery Drams” Youtube Live event we did, I had the opportunity to sample another single cask Bunnahabhain from independent bottler, Douglas Laing. This expression was from their “Single Minded” line and was from a refilled ex-bourbon hogshead. This 10-year-old whisky was bottled at 43% ABV and here’s my take! Nose: …
Bunnahabhain, pronounced Bun na h-Abhainne, is Scottish Gaelic for "mouth of the river." Bunnahabhain Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay near Port Askaig and was founded in 1881. Now owned by Distell Group, the distillery has 2 wash stills (30 000 L) and 2 spirit stills (15 000L). Bunnahabhain is one of many …
Cameronbridge is a grain whisky distillery founded in 1824 by the Haig family. It is located on the banks of the River Leven, just north of Edinburgh. Although it was founded in 1824, illicit distilling was said to have taken place at Cameronbridge as far back as 1655. Which would make it one of the oldest continuously running distilleries in Scotland and possibly the oldest grain distillery in the world.
Behind door 21 of the Kensington Wine Market Whisky Advent Calendar was yet another fantastic dram from Douglas Laing. This time one is another expression from their Remarkable Regional Malt series called Timorous Beastie. This expression is a blend of Highland malts. Whiskies from Dalmore, Glen Garioch, Glengoyne and others make up this wonderful whisky. …
‘Tis the season for Yuletide dramming and what better way to kick it off than with Douglas Laing’s Big Peat Christmas Edition 2019 review and tasting notes. Established in 1948, Douglas Laing is now an industry-leading independent blender and bottler that specializes in creating artisan, small batch and Single Cask Scotch Whiskies. They hand select whiskies …
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