Douglas Laing – Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Highland Blended Malt Scotch | ABV: 46.8% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

A Gentle Name, A Bold Legacy

Timorous Beastie 25 Year Old may be named after a timid mouse from Robert Burns’ famous poem, but this dram is anything but shy. Aged for a quarter of a century, this Highland blended malt from Douglas Laing is a refined yet roaring statement of what time, terroir, and top casks can achieve. It’s rich, rare, and wonderfully Highland, a whisky that speaks softly, yet leaves a lasting echo.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Warm, honeyed, and deeply inviting. Aromas of heather, orange blossom, and baked apple glide over aged oak and sugared nuts. There’s a sense of history in every inhale.

Palate:
Velvety and complex. Expect butterscotch, spiced scones, vanilla cream, and layers of Highland malt richness. The mouthfeel is full yet refined, like silk lined with velvet.

Finish:
Long, warming, and gently spiced. Faint notes of antique wood, soft cinnamon, and toffee linger gracefully. It’s a finish that doesn’t shout, it stays.

Production Details

This exceptional 25-year-old is a Highland blended malt, made entirely from single malts sourced from distilleries such as Blair Athol, Glen Garioch, Dalmore, and Glengoyne, among others. Bottled without chill filtration or coloring at 46.8% ABV, it’s a pure expression of the Highland style, matured to golden perfection and crafted with Douglas Laing’s signature transparency and character.

Perfect For

The seasoned collector. Celebratory pours by candlelight. Quiet conversations and library shelves lined with leather-bound books. It’s not whisky for the masses, it’s whisky for the moments that matter.

Expert Notes

Douglas Laing is revered for its boutique bottlings and artisan approach to blending. Timorous Beastie 25 is a masterstroke, balancing depth, subtle sweetness, and Highland complexity. Critics praise it for its old-world charm and textural beauty.

Customer Reviews

"Tastes like the Highlands in autumn — rich, golden, quietly powerful." — Leo, Makati

"Forget the age statement — the flavor tells you everything. Elegant and layered." — Rina, BGC

"It’s the kind of dram that slows time. Every sip reveals more." — Jonas, Cebu

Interesting Fact

The “Timorous Beastie” name comes from Robert Burns’ 1785 poem, To a Mouse, a tribute to small things with big stories. Much like this whisky: humble in name, heroic in character.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat in a wide-bowled glass to allow the subtleties to emerge. Add a drop or two of water to open up its orchard fruit and oaky warmth. Best served slow, with no distractions.

Distillery Background

Douglas Laing & Co., founded in 1948, is a family-owned independent bottler with a cult following among serious whisky lovers. Known for their Remarkable Regional Malts series, each expression, including Timorous Beastie tells the story of its region. The 25 Year Old is a Highland love letter, composed with care and aged to graceful complexity.