Douglas Laing has always approached whisky with a sense of creativity and adventure, never settling for the expected. Their Double Barrel range is a bold celebration of contrasts and harmony, combining single malts from two different distilleries into one remarkably balanced dram. This Douglas Laing Double Barrel Set (3 x 70cl bottles) is a curated trio of pairings, a sensory experience that explores the art of blending from a connoisseur’s perspective, without compromising the unique fingerprint of each malt.

Douglas Laing Double Barrel Set - 3 Bottles 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: varies per bottle (typically ~46%) | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl per bottle (3 bottles)

Tasting Profile (General Overview):
Nose: Fresh citrus, warm barley, honeyed malt, and flashes of smoke or spice depending on the pairing, every bottle offers a new aromatic dimension.
Palate: A dynamic interplay of textures and flavours, from creamy to crisp, smoky to sweet. Expect layers: Highland fruitiness meeting Islay peat, Speyside elegance mixing with coastal brine.
Finish: Long and nuanced. Sometimes clean and drying, other times smoky and mouth-coating. Each pairing ends its own story with finesse.

Production Details:
Each Double Barrel bottle marries two single malts from different regions, chosen for contrast but crafted to complement. The whiskies are not chill-filtered or coloured, preserving their natural essence. Every pairing is hand-selected and small batch, aged individually before being expertly blended and bottled at higher strength to retain body and character.

Perfect For:
Explorers of flavour. A great choice for whisky lovers who enjoy variety and depth, sip one bottle on a quiet evening, another for a smoky fireside night, and the third with friends for a guided tasting. Perfect for building palate awareness or gifting to someone with a curious whisky mind.

Expert Notes:
Critically praised for its innovative pairings, the Double Barrel series has earned accolades for bringing out unexpected synergies between distilleries. Whisky reviewers often note how the combinations never feel forced, instead, they reveal new layers from both malts involved.

Customer Reviews:
“You can really taste both worlds in each bottle, like a duet where no one overshadows the other.”
“Tasted blind, I thought these were single malts. Superbly blended and full of character.”
“Bought the set for a tasting night. Every bottle sparked a debate. We loved it.”

Interesting Fact:
Some of the most popular Double Barrel combinations include bold pairings like Laphroaig & Macallan or Caol Ila & Craigellachie, showcasing how distilleries from opposite ends of the flavour map can sing together in harmony.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass to appreciate the layers, or add a few drops of water to open up hidden notes. A side of dark chocolate or aged cheese will accentuate the complexity.

Distillery Background:
Douglas Laing & Co., a family-owned independent bottler established in 1948, is revered for its cask integrity and refusal to compromise on quality. Their approach is all about letting the whisky speak, no shortcuts, no disguises. Whether it's their single casks, regional vatted malts, or creative series like Double Barrel, each release carries the unmistakable DNA of passion, independence, and transparency.