There’s a certain romance to the sea, untamed, bracing, and full of secrets. That’s the feeling Rock Island 10 Year Old captures. It’s not a whisky for smooth sailing; it’s for those who crave coastal drama in every sip. A decade of maturation brings elegance, but the island character? Still wild at heart.

Rock Island 10 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Island Malt | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Think sea spray on old oak, with lemon peel, smoked salt, and crushed shell, like walking a rocky shore at dusk.
Palate: Oily and maritime. Charred citrus, cracked pepper, gentle peat smoke, and a briny sweetness roll in waves.
Finish: Long and drying, smoked herbs, seaweed, and mineral-rich warmth linger with quiet power.

Production Details
A blend of single malts from the legendary whisky isles, Jura, Arran, Orkney, and Islay, each matured for at least 10 years. Bottled at 46%, non chill filtered, natural color. The extra aging brings depth, while the island DNA remains vibrant and bold.

Perfect For
Stormy nights. Firelight. Seafood feasts. Or those rare moments when silence and a strong pour say more than words ever could.

Expert Notes
Rock Island 10 stands out for balancing Islay’s rugged peat with Orkney’s honeyed smoke and Jura’s salty sweetness. Critics love its poise, it’s a whisky with structure and soul.

Customer Reviews
🗨 “Feels like I’m drinking the coast, salty, smoky, and sharp in all the right ways.”
🗨 “Not your usual peated dram. It’s softer, more refined. But still has bite.”
🗨 “My go-to when I want something smoky but smooth. Underrated bottle.”

Interesting Fact
Rock Island was once called “Rock Oyster” but Douglas Laing rebranded it to better reflect its bold, storm weathered character. The whisky never changed, just its name.

Serving Suggestions
Neat in a solid glass. Add a few drops of water to unlock the citrus and soften the peat. Exceptional with oysters, grilled fish, or even a wedge of manchego.

Distillery Background
Douglas Laing & Co. is a fiercely independent, family run bottler known for its “Remarkable Regional Malts”, small batch blends that capture the soul of Scotland’s whisky regions. Rock Island is their ode to the isles: wild, complex, and unforgettable.