Named after Robert Burns’ famously shy field mouse, this unassuming little beast is anything but timid. A marriage of Highland malts, including Dalmore, Glen Garioch, and Blair Athol, it’s sweet, spicy, and packed with character.

Timorous Beastie Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Malt Scotch | ABV: 46.8% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Honeyed oats, malted barley, and lemon zest with a puff of cinnamon and heather.
Palate: Lively and textured, vanilla fudge, toasted spice, dried apricots, and nutmeg swirl together on a creamy base.
Finish: Warming and long, ginger biscuits, clove, and just enough oak to frame the sweetness.

Production Details
An unchillfiltered, natural color blended malt made entirely from Highland single malts, no grain whisky here. Bottled at 46.8% ABV, it’s bold, flavorful, and free of modern filtration or additives, allowing every distillery’s voice to shine.

Perfect For
Fans of Highland warmth who want more bite and individuality than your standard blends. Ideal by the fire, with good company or good books, especially if you're partial to a dram with a poetic backstory.

Expert Notes
Timorous Beastie is a sleeper hit among whisky purists, approachable, but far from basic. It delivers Highland sweetness with backbone, making it a brilliant alternative to entry-level single malts.

Customer Reviews
🗨 “Sweet, spicy, and surprisingly complex. A total overachiever.”
🗨 “This little mouse has claws. Warm, rich, and very drinkable.”
🗨 “My go-to for introducing friends to Scotch. Balanced and fun.”

Interesting Fact
The name and label are inspired by Robert Burns’ 1785 poem To a Mouse, written in Scots dialect, a nod to the whisky’s literary and regional roots.

Serving Suggestions
Sip it neat to enjoy the malt complexity, or add a splash of water to pull forward the honey and spice. Also great in a Highland twist on a Rob Roy or Hot Toddy.

Distillery Background
Douglas Laing & Co. is an independent bottler with a flair for crafting expressive regional malts. Their “Remarkable Regional Malts” series, where Timorous Beastie belongs, showcases Scotland’s whisky diversity, bottle by beautifully designed bottle.