Scotland
The latest Timorous Beastie, ‘Meet the Beast’ limited edition is here. Part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range, the big blend of Highland Scotch whisky was matured in 100% bourbon casks and bottled at a cask strength of 54.3% ABV, with no colour added and no chill-filtration.
The 2023 edition comes with a gift tube, inside of which are specially designed glasses in the style of old comic books that will reveal certain hidden secrets of this whisky and unveil the beast...
A truly colossal burst of sweet vanilla, citrus and juicy barley.
Soft, warm mouthfeel with notes of freshly baked gingerbread, a hint of liquid honey, and a gentle spice.
The finish is long, with a rich abundance of sweet meringue and caramels.
To me, sticking a malt spirit into a bourbon cask for a few years and hoping for the best isn't a recipe for a good whisky. Douglas Laing is capable of so much more and I've had many of their better offerings. With a good splash of water, it's quite smooth, but unremarkable. Vanilla sweetness, a bit of oak. Needs a bit of time in a sherry butt or a port pipe to give it some depth and character. Not expensive, but there's far better whisky to be had for less.....
