Discover Big Peat Rum Cask Finish Edition – £55
Innovation thrives at the edge of tradition — and Big Peat has once again pushed the boundaries of Islay whisky with an audacious new release: Big Peat Rum Cask Finish Edition. Retailing at £55, this bold Buccaneer of a bottling sails straight into uncharted flavour waters — combining Islay’s famed peat smoke with the sun-soaked sweetness of Caribbean rum casks.
If you think you know Islay, think again.
🔥 A Bold Experiment: Why Rum Casks?
At Douglas Laing, we’ve long believed that great whisky tells a story. Big Peat's latest chapter is a tale of two worlds: the wild, rugged shores of Islay and the humid tropics of rum-producing islands. By finishing our classic Big Peat Islay Malt recipe in hand-selected rum casks, we’ve created a whisky that is equal parts smoky and sweet, earthy and exotic.
The result? A multi-layered dram that surprises and satisfies.
👃 Tasting Notes: Smoke, Spice & Sugarcane
Nose
Peated barley and bonfire smoke open the show, but they soon make room for something more decadent: toasted marshmallows and a warming, spicy undertone.
Palate
The texture is oily and rich, with unmistakable Islay power. Then come the surprises — flambéed banana, barbecued meat, and a swirl of honey’d malt — a tropical twist on Big Peat’s maritime soul.
Finish
Long and lingering, the dram ends on a crescendo of coal dust, charred pineapple, and a dusting of allspice sweetness. It’s Islay — but not as you know it.
🌍 For the Curious and the Courageous
Big Peat Rum Cask Finish Edition isn’t just a whisky — it’s a conversation between terroirs. A fusion of Islay intensity and Caribbean warmth, it’s crafted for those who welcome new experiences but remain rooted in authenticity.
Perfect for peat fans looking to explore sweetness, or rum lovers wanting a gateway into smoky single malts.
🥃 How to Enjoy It
Neat, for full impact With a few drops of water to unlock the rum-cask complexity Paired with jerk chicken, dark chocolate, or grilled pineapple Around a fire, preferably telling tall tales with friends
💬 Final Word from the Blenders
“We wanted to take Big Peat somewhere he hadn’t been — but not lose him along the way. Rum casks let us do just that. This is still Islay, still Big Peat… but he’s clearly picked up some sun along the journey.” — Fred Laing, Chairman, Douglas Laing & Co.