When bold Islay character meets a city full of history, you get something unforgettable. The Big Peat Manila Rizal Park Edition is a limited-edition release that pays tribute to one of the most iconic places in the Philippines, Rizal Park. Crafted by Douglas Laing & Co., Big Peat is known for its unapologetic smokiness and coastal punch, and this exclusive bottling brings Islay’s wild spirit to Manila’s beating heart in a collectible that’s as flavorful as it is meaningful.

The Big Peat – Manila Rizal Park Edition
Brand: Big Peat (Douglas Laing) | Category: Blended Islay Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 48% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Instantly smoky and maritime, like bonfire embers on a salty beach, with notes of seaweed, charred driftwood, and a touch of lemon zest.
Palate: Big, bold, and peaty, waves of smoky bacon, tar, cracked pepper, and sweet malt rush in, with a chewy, oily mouthfeel that’s satisfyingly intense.
Finish: Long, briny, and lingering, a peaty crescendo that fades slowly with touches of oak, spice, and coastal minerality.

Production Details:
Big Peat is a vatted malt, meaning it’s made entirely from single malts (no grain whisky), sourced from legendary Islay distilleries like Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila, and the closed Port Ellen. Bottled at 48% ABV and without chill filtration or added coloring, this Manila-exclusive edition is authentic, unfiltered Islay power.

Perfect For:
Perfect for peat lovers, collectors, and proud Pinoy whisky fans. Raise a dram at rooftop hangouts, toast with friends after a smoky BBQ, or save it for special moments that deserve something unique and fiery.

Expert Notes:
Big Peat has earned cult status among smoky whisky lovers, and this Rizal Park Edition adds a rare cultural twist. The higher ABV delivers more punch and complexity, making it a must-have for those who like their whisky with real backbone.

Customer Reviews:
"I love the Manila tie-in, proud to see my city on such a bold bottle!"
"Smoky, salty, and powerful. Just how I like my Islay malts."
"Bought one to drink and one to keep. It’s a collector’s dream!"

Interesting Fact:
Big Peat’s limited city editions have featured Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, and now Manila, making this Rizal Park Edition not just a whisky, but a global collectible with a local heart.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass, or with a splash of water to open up the medicinal, lemony layers. Pair with grilled meats, blue cheese, or salted dark chocolate for a daring flavor match.

Distillery Background:
Douglas Laing & Co., founded in 1948, is a family-run independent bottler renowned for its small-batch, high quality Scotch expressions. Big Peat is their peaty poster boy, a bold blend of Islay’s best, unpolished and proudly powerful.

Blended Malt Whisky