Imagine a whisky born from a handshake between two islands of character, the rugged, windswept Jura and the serene, orchard-laden Speyside home of Dailuaine. This 12 year old is a meeting of minds and landscapes, capturing the wild heart of the Hebrides and the soft-spoken elegance of Speyside in a single bottle. The first sip feels like stumbling upon a hidden cove after a long hike, unexpected, beautiful, and utterly rewarding.

Douglas Laing Double Barrel 12 Year Old – Jura & Dailuaine 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile

Nose: Like stepping into a countryside bakery at dawn, fresh bread, honeycomb, and a whisper of sea breeze.

Palate: A silky interplay of maritime brine and sun-warmed orchard fruits, with a teasing crackle of spice weaving through.

Finish: Gentle but confident, oak and vanilla linger like the last golden rays of a summer sunset, fading slowly yet memorably.

Production Details
Two single malts, each matured for 12 years in carefully chosen casks, are married together without chill filtration or added colour. Jura’s coastal influence brings salt and smoke, while Dailuaine’s Speyside roots infuse rich malt sweetness ,proving that opposites not only attract but create something greater together.

Perfect For
Sharing with a friend after a day of sailing, when the sea still clings to your skin and the horizon blushes with twilight. Or as a quiet fireside dram when you want your thoughts to wander far and wide.

Expert Notes
Critics praise its balance and complexity, calling it a masterclass in blending restraint, nothing overpowers, everything supports. This isn’t a crowd-pleaser by accident; it’s a harmony built by experience.

Customer Reviews

“I swear I can taste the sea air in this, makes me want to book a trip to Scotland.”

“It’s like Jura and Dailuaine are having a conversation, and I’m just lucky enough to listen.”

“Smooth enough for my wife, complex enough for me, finally, a peace treaty in our whisky debates.”

Interesting Fact
Douglas Laing’s Double Barrel range was inspired by the idea that two contrasting malts could not just complement but elevate one another, think of it as the whisky world’s version of a great duet.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat to appreciate the full dialogue between the two malts. Add a drop of water, and watch the fruit notes swell while the salt retreats just enough to make you reach for another sip.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1948, Douglas Laing has built a legacy of curating and bottling some of Scotland’s finest single malts, always with an eye for individuality and authenticity. The Double Barrel series embodies their belief that blending should be an art form, one that celebrates the unique voice of each whisky while creating something wholly new.