DOUGLAS LAING LAUNCHES TWO NEW LIMITED EDITION EPICUREAN WOOD SERIES BOTTLINGS

Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co, has announced the launch of the fourth and fifth bottlings from its Epicurean Wood Series.

The Epicurean Ruby Port Finish Limited Edition (48% ABV) and The Epicurean Tawny Port Finish Limited Edition (48% ABV) are both Lowland blended malt Scotch whiskies, which were initially matured in American Oak barrels, before being finished in their respective Port casks.

Douglas Laing launches two new limited-edition Epicurean Wood Series bottlings

Both the Ruby Port and Tawny Port casks used to finish these latest releases, originate from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world.

Commenting on the news, Cara Laing, Director of Whisky at Douglas Laing & Co, said: “The Epicurean is a master of versatility, his wonderfully fresh and vibrant Lowland character lends itself beautifully to experimentation with different wood finishes. The deep colour presented in each of these releases speaks for the intense flavour of the spirit. The Ruby Port Finish boasts an explosion of flavours including spices, milk chocolate and tangy raspberries; and The Tawny Port Finish embodies the vibrant taste of juicy pears, red wine and sweet almonds. We are delighted with the result of these bottlings and can’t wait to innovate with the next release in The Epicurean Wood Series.”

The Epicurean Ruby Port Finish Limited Edition (limited to 684 bottles) and The Epicurean Tawny Port Finish Limited Edition (limited to 406 bottles) will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £59.99 each.

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GLASGOW DISTILLERY LAUNCHES NEW TRIPLE DISTILLED EXPRESSION

The Glasgow Distillery, has announced the launch of a new triple distilled single malt Scotch whisky expression.

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled – Smooth and Vibrant (46% ABV) was distilled three times in traditional copper pot stills at the Glasgow Distillery, and was produced using water from Loch Katrine.

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled - Smooth and Vibrant

This latest release follows on from the sell-out success of the inaugural Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled release. But whereas the first bottling was matured exclusively in virgin oak casks, this new expression was matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks.

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled – Smooth and Vibrant, is said to deliver notes of sweet vanilla, white chocolate, fresh summer fruits, aromatic apple, pear and peaches on the nose, followed by notes of vibrant vanilla, soft caramel, double cream, orchard fruits, berries and sweet almonds on the palate.

Back in April, the Glasgow Distillery Company, announced the launch of its first distillery exclusive expression, in collaboration with the US based Kelvin Cooperage.

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled – Smooth and Vibrant, is now available from the Glasgow Distillery online shop, for a RRP of £49.00.

Posted by Steve Rush