Big Peat Tasting note

By Miguel at 2011 Aug,16 in Tasting , Big Peat

“Excellent nose but a bit dry taste for my palate.”

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.

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (94): strong. peat, floral, earthy, coffee.

Palate (89): dry, oily, powerful. floral, peat, floral, espresso, citrus.

Finish (88): long. floral, peat, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Big Peat with 90 points over 100.