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If you're searching for the perfect Highland Moscatel Whisky, your journey ends here.
🥃 What Is Highland Moscatel Whisky?
“Highland Moscatel Whisky” refers to Scotch whiskies from the Highland region of Scotland that have been finished in Moscatel wine casks—typically imported from Portugal or Spain. This wine cask finishing imparts luscious layers of citrus, honey, dried fruit, and floral sweetness, beautifully balancing the bold character of Highland Malts.
These expressions are rare, limited in release, and beloved by Whisky aficionados for their complex flavour profiles.
Introducing Timorous Beastie Moscatel Edition (Highland Blended Malt)
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Region: Highland
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ABV: 48%
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Volume: 70cl
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Cask Finish: White and Purple Moscatel Casks
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Release Size: Just 4,200 bottles globally
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Natural Colour | Non-Chill Filtered
Crafted by Douglas Laing & Co., Timorous Beastie Moscatel Edition is the third and final chapter in the award-winning Cheese Cellar Collection. This limited-run Highland blended Malt Scotch Whisky features Strathearn Single Casks, and is matured in an exquisite combination of White and Purple Moscatel wine casks.
🌄 Tasting Notes — A Highland & Iberian Harmony
Nose:
Sweet spice leads the way, joined by dried fruits, caramel, and a zesty note of fresh orange peel.
Palate:
Rich and creamy on the tongue, offering a delicious blend of Malted cereal, tangy marmalade, and honeysuckle.
Finish:
The finish is long and memorable — orange blossom, gentle spice, and a final flicker of apricot.
What Makes This Moscatel Highland Whisky Stand Out?
✅ Moscatel Magic:
Moscatel wine casks are known for their floral and citrus-forward influence. When applied to robust Highland Whisky, the result is a velvety, sun-soaked fusion of two traditions — Scottish distilling and Iberian winemaking.
✅ Bottled at 48% ABV:
Higher strength preserves the complex character imparted by the Moscatel finish.
✅ No Colouring. No Chill-Filtration:
This ensures maximum flavour integrity — a hallmark of Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range.
✅ Inspired by Robert Burns:
Named after the timid field mouse in Burns’ poem “To a Mouse”, Timorous Beastie may be small in name, but this edition is bold, confident, and full of Highland heart.
Where to Buy
You can purchase the Timorous Beastie Moscatel Edition directly from the official Douglas Laing website or select specialist retailers. But hurry — with only 4,200 bottles released globally, availability won’t last long.
👉 Shop Now – Limited Bottles Available
Final Thoughts
The Timorous Beastie Moscatel Edition is more than just a Highland Whisky — it’s a celebration of terroir, poetry, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re a collector, a connoisseur, or simply someone searching for the next great sip, this Moscatel-finished Highland Malt is one of 2025’s must-try bottles.