The Big Peat 27 Year Old Black Edition is the final chapter in Douglas Laing’s Vintage Trilogy, and what a curtain call it is. A vatting of only Islay single malts, think Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila, and Port Ellen whispers, aged for nearly three decades, this limited edition release delivers deep complexity with smouldering power. It’s not just a dram; it’s a smoky legacy in a bottle.

Douglas Laing Big Peat 27 Year Old Whisky Black Edition 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Islay Malt Whisky | ABV: 48.3% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Dense and commanding. Smoked bacon, black licorice, sea salt, tarry rope, and antique wood fill the glass with brooding intensity.
Palate: Full bodied and fierce. Flavours of charred oak, espresso bean, iodine, smoked fish, and cocoa nibs unfold in layers, bold, dry, and wonderfully mature.
Finish: Long, smoky, and complex. Waves of peppered peat smoke, burnt caramel, and maritime salt ebb and flow for minutes.

Production Details
Aged for 27 years, non chill filtered, and natural in colour, this Black Edition is the final release in Big Peat’s age statement trilogy (following the 25YO Gold and 26YO Platinum). It brings together rare Islay malts in small batches, bottled at 48.3% ABV, showcasing Douglas Laing’s independent bottling mastery.

Perfect For
Peat lovers chasing maturity and nuance. Ideal for slow-drinking sessions, fireside contemplation, or as a dramatic centerpiece for any serious whisky collection.

Expert Notes
The 27YO Black Edition has been hailed as the most refined of the trilogy, less bombastic, more contemplative, yet still loaded with that raw, Islay intensity Big Peat is famous for.

Customer Reviews
“Massive peat with maturity. This is grown-up Islay.”   Dario M., Rockwell
“Smoke, salt, and depth for days. The best Big Peat yet.”   Karla T., Taguig
“If Ardbeg wore a tuxedo, it would taste like this.”   Leo J., QC

Interesting Fact
The Big Peat character on the label, wild beard, windblown hair, is a visual mash-up of the Islay distilleries featured in the blend. And yes, whispers suggest this 27YO includes rare Port Ellen malt, making it even more collectible.

Serving Suggestions
Serve neat for full smoky immersion, or with a few drops of water to unlock dark chocolate and earthy maritime notes. Try pairing with smoked meats, blue cheese, or dark chocolate truffles.

Distillery Background
Douglas Laing & Co., a family run independent bottler since 1948, is renowned for its small-batch regional blends and single cask releases. The Big Peat range is their tribute to Islay, bold, unapologetic, and loaded with character. The Black Edition closes the trilogy with age, smoke, and serious gravitas.