Douglas Laing Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whisky

Douglas Laing Big Peat is the ultimate distillation of Islay — a marriage of single malt Scotch whiskies exclusively from the island of Islay, with Caol Ila spirit bringing sweetness, Bowmore the perfect balance, Ardbeg a medicinal and earthy quality, and Port Ellen a degree of elegance: Big Peat represents all that is Islay in a bottle, bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Port Ellen significant in Big Peat?

Port Ellen is an Islay ghost distillery — closed in 1983 and not yet reopened — whose remaining cask stocks are finite and depleting. Port Ellen whisky is famous for its sophisticated, elegant, and complex character with a specific combination of peat smoke, citrus, and sea salt. Its presence in Big Peat adds a ghost distillery dimension of elegance and rarity.