Salt. Smoke. Storm kissed malt. Rock Island is Douglas Laing’s maritime love letter to Scotland’s whisky-producing isles. Blending single malts from Islay, Jura, Arran, and Orkney, this bottle captures the wild, sea sprayed essence of coastal Scotch, without a drop of grain.

Douglas Laing – Rock Island 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46.8% | Origin: Islands of Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Briny breeze, damp rope, sweet barley, and distant bonfire smoke. Fresh, coastal, and quietly complex.
Palate: Salted caramel, peppered citrus, honey-glazed malt, and a curl of peat. The sea meets sweetness with gentle grip.
Finish: Long, coastal, and satisfying. Sea salt, fading smoke, and lingering spice roll out like a tide.

Production Details
Crafted exclusively from island single malts, no grain, no compromise. Non chill filtered, bottled at 46.8% with natural color. This blended malt captures the untamed soul of the islands in one beautifully balanced pour.

Perfect For
Seafood dinners, stormy nights, or introducing friends to the softer side of peat. It’s a maritime malt that delivers complexity without intensity, ideal for peat-curious drinkers and seasoned fans alike.

Expert Notes
Rock Island stands out in Douglas Laing’s “Remarkable Regional Malts” range for its oceanic character and subtle integration of smoke. It’s approachable yet layered, proof that not all island whiskies have to shout.

Customer Reviews
“Sea breeze in a glass. Smooth, smoky, and super satisfying.”   Leo T., Makati
“A gateway to smoky malts but so much more than that.”   Bianca F., Taguig
“Rock Island hits that sweet spot between Islay edge and Highland calm.”   Matt R., Cebu

Interesting Fact
The blend includes malt from Orkney and Jura, two island styles often overlooked but vital to Rock Island’s gentle complexity and layered salt/fruit/smoke dynamic.

Serving Suggestions
Neat or with a few drops of water to draw out citrus and brine. Try it alongside oysters, smoked salmon, or salted dark chocolate for a perfect coastal pairing.

Distillery Background
Douglas Laing is a family-run independent bottler since 1948, specializing in small-batch whiskies with strong regional character. Rock Island is their tribute to Scotland’s coastal malt-makers, blended with precision, bottled with purpose.