A swirl of rich, ruby-red light hints at the journey behind Epicurean Single Cask – Ruby Port Finish. This is Douglas Laing’s lowland blended malt given a second life in a Ruby Port cask sourced from the Douro Valley, where the sweetness of fortified wine converges with Scottish malt to produce something distinct and thoughtful.

Epicurean Single Cask – Ruby Port Finish 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – The Epicurean | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (Single Cask Finish) | ABV: 48% | Origin: Lowlands, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright and expressive, like a summer orchard, ripe peaches, red apples, and sweet plums mingle with hints of crushed biscuits.
Palate: Light yet flavorful, bursting with strawberry jam, dried fruits, and milk chocolate, followed by warming spices like nutmeg and ginger.
Finish: Clean, slightly dry, and pleasantly tangy, raspberry notes linger with a soft fade of oak and warming spice.

Production Details:
This limited-edition release spent its final year in a single Ruby Port cask from Portugal. That second maturation brings a touch of jammy sweetness to the crisp, grassy profile typical of Lowland whiskies. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 48% ABV, it’s built to deliver bold character without compromise.

Perfect For:
Uncork this during slow evenings, when the dessert’s done and good conversations begin. It pairs beautifully with fruit tarts, soft cheeses, or even a rich cigar moment. Elegant, yet playful.

Expert Notes:
Part of Douglas Laing’s “Wood Finish” series, this cask-finished expression showcases how a wine barrel can transform a malt without overwhelming it. It’s got depth, but it doesn’t lose its Lowland soul.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Really smooth, fruit-forward but still got that whisky kick.”   Ella G.
🗣️ “Loved the red berry pop. Tasted almost like whisky meets dessert wine.”   Travis M.
🗣️ “A showpiece bottle when friends come over. It’s different in the best way.”   Kenneth T.

Interesting Fact:
Only a few hundred bottles were released from this single cask, once they’re gone, they’re truly gone. Each one is individually numbered.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass. Add a drop of water to draw out the chocolate and spice. Pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate or blue cheese if you’re feeling bold.

Distillery Background:
Douglas Laing & Co. is a family-owned independent bottler in Glasgow, founded in 1948. The Epicurean label focuses on Lowland malts, light, grassy, and clean and this Ruby Port finish is a bold evolution of that vision, showcasing how cask innovation keeps Scotch exciting.