Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie 1l 48%

Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie is a distinctive blended malt whisky from the Highlands region that, despite its playful name, certainly doesn’t come across as timid. The name refers to Robert Burns’s famous poem To a Mouse, in which “Timorous Beastie” refers to a shy field mouse. This whisky, however, offers a full-bodied, sweetly spicy, and character-rich experience.

Characteristics:

It belongs to the Remarkable Regional Malts series, which showcases the typical styles of Scotland’s individual whisky regions. In this case, it is a blend of carefully selected Highland malts, including those from distilleries such as Glen Garioch, Dalmore, and Glengoyne. The whisky is bottled without colorants and without chill filtration, which helps preserve its natural character and fullness.

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Initially sweet, then floral, slightly barley-like, with spicy honey notes.

Palate: Spicy, with notes of raisins and vanilla sugar.

Finish: Smooth but sweet, with pronounced oak, hints of milk cereal, and late apricot.

Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie offers a pleasant combination of vanilla, malted barley, meringue, honey, and citrus, creating a rich and approachable Highland style. It is suitable for lovers of sweeter and gently spicy whiskies with good drinkability and character.

About Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd.:

Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd. is an independent family-owned company specializing in Scotch whisky, founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing. Today, it is run by the third generation, and the brand is known for its emphasis on a traditional approach, craftsmanship, and the authenticity of the whisky.

The company’s philosophy is that whisky should be presented as naturally as possible, without unnecessary intervention, so that the consumer can get as close as possible to the experience of tasting it straight from the cask. Douglas Laing specializes in selecting, blending, and bottling whisky, with its portfolio featuring both single cask editions and well-known regional blended malt ranges. With over 70 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation among Scotch whisky enthusiasts worldwide.