Big Peat Winter Edition Madeira Cask Finish – powerful Islay whisky with smoke, sweetness and warm nuances

Big Peat Winter Edition from Douglas Laing is an intense and characterful Islay blended malt whisky, created for the cold months when flavor, depth and warmth go hand in hand. This limited edition is finished in Madeira wine casks, adding a unique sweetness and complexity to the classic, smoky style of Islay. A whisky for those looking for something out of the ordinary – powerful, balanced and irresistible.

Two worlds meet in perfect harmony – the harsh, windswept island of Islay with its iconic peat smoke and maritime character, and the sunny island of Madeira, known for its sweet wines. The result is a whisky where the salty, smoky and mineral notes merge with warm notes of dried fruit, caramel and spicy citrus. A rare combination that delivers a deep and nuanced flavor experience.

Big Peat is composed of selected malt whiskies from some of Islay’s most famous distilleries, creating an authentic and complex profile. The Madeira casks (European Oak hogsheads) add layers of ripe fruit, light spice and a rounded sweetness that balances the powerful phenolic smoke. Bottled at cask strength of 53.6%, this Winter Edition delivers an intense and unadulterated whisky experience.

Perfect as a luxurious dram on cold winter nights, in front of the fireplace or as a gift for the whisky lover who wants something unique. Big Peat Winter Edition is a whisky that both impresses and warms – a true Islay experience with a twist.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Strong peat smoke, sea salt, sweet malt, caramel, vanilla and dried fruit notes.
• Taste: Intense and rich with smoke, salted caramel, citrus, dark syrup, creme brulee and spicy oak.
• Finish: Long and warm with ash, phenols, sweetness and maritime nuances.

The history of the house

Douglas Laing is a family-owned, independent Scotch whisky house founded in 1948, known for its uncompromising approach to quality and authenticity. The Remarkable Regional Malts series celebrates the classic whisky regions of Scotland, and Big Peat is a tribute to Islay. It brings together the character of the island’s most iconic distilleries in one powerful blended malt, with no cold filtration and no added colorants – just the way whisky should be.

• Quantity: 70 cl
• Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Islay
• Producer: Douglas Laing
• Series: Big Peat Winter Edition
• Cask: Madeira wine casks (European Oak, 225 liter hogshead)
• Alcohol content: 53.6