Douglas Laing Rock Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl
Douglas Laing Rock Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky — the celebrated Islands-only blended malt from Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts series. Combines single malts from Scotland's Islands region — Arran, Jura, Orkney (Highland Park), and Skye (Talisker) — delivering distinctive maritime character with balanced peat and coastal salt.
Why you'll love it
- Refined maritime character, gentle peat smoke, warm honey, coastal salt, elegant Islands depth — Rock Island signature
- 100% Islands single malts (Arran, Jura, Highland Park, Talisker) — bottled non-chill-filtered by Douglas Laing
- Perfect for whisky enthusiasts exploring Islands region, Douglas Laing collectors, and considered sipping
- Presented in the distinctive Rock Island bottle
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with oysters, smoked salmon, sushi, or coastal seafood.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring Islands region character
- Whisky drinkers between "unpeated Speyside" and "full Islay peat"
- Douglas Laing collectors building the Remarkable Regional Malts series
- Considered sipping at friendly premium tier
Compare with
Ready to step up to age-stated? Try Rock Island 10 Year Old ($131). Interested in sherry-cask variant? Rock Island Sherry Edition ($131). Prefer full Islay peat? Big Peat ($116). For Islands single distillery comparison: Highland Park 15 Year Old ($138).
Frequently asked
Islands vs Islay?
Both include peat character. Islay is specifically the peated southern-coast island. Islands = Arran, Jura, Orkney (Highland Park), Skye (Talisker) — broader coastal grouping with variable peat levels. Rock Island shows the diverse Islands character; Big Peat shows single-region Islay intensity.
Which distilleries are in Rock Island?
Douglas Laing traditionally uses Highland Park, Talisker, Arran, and Jura. Composition varies by batch. Distinctively Islands character regardless.
Quick facts
- Region: Islands, Scotland (blended malt)
- Bottler: Douglas Laing
- Category: Blended Malt — Highland Park, Talisker, Arran, Jura
- ABV: 46.8%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Coastal and aromatic — gentle Islands peat smoke, refined maritime saltiness, soft heather honey, gentle vanilla, refined coastal minerality, and the distinctive Rock Island Islands signature.
PALATE
Balanced and refined — gentle peat smoke, refined maritime character, soft heather honey, refined vanilla, gentle coastal minerality, with the celebrated Rock Island Islands elegance.
FINISH
Long and coastal — sustained Islands character, gentle peat fade, refined maritime depth, and a polished Rock Island finish.
ABV: 46.8% ABV
