From the windswept shores of Islay comes the Old Particular Islay’s Finest 14 Year Old, part of Douglas Laing’s Spiritual Series, a single cask, cask strength tribute to the raw power and mystique of Scotland’s most iconic whisky island. While the exact distillery remains unnamed, one sip makes it clear: this is Islay peat at its purest and most elegant form.

Old Particular – Islay’s Finest 14 Year Old Cask Strength (The Spiritual Series) 70cl
Brand: Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: Approx. 53%–56% (varies by cask) | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bold and briny. Bonfire smoke, salt air, seaweed, and scorched citrus peel. There’s a touch of sweet barley beneath the coastal intensity, like charred lemon on fresh sourdough.
Palate: Explosive and oily. Peat smoke dominates, but not without harmony, notes of burnt caramel, grilled pineapple, cracked black pepper, and driftwood ash fill the mouth with robust complexity.
Finish: Long and unforgettable. Lingers with dry smoke, salted licorice, and a final wave of coastal minerality. It fades slowly, leaving warmth and the memory of fire on the sea.

Production Details
Aged for 14 years in a single refill hogshead, bottled at natural cask strength as part of the limited Spiritual Series by Douglas Laing. Non chill filtered and natural in color, each bottle is hand-labeled and drawn from one cask only, making every release a fleeting, smoky gem.

Perfect For
Islay lovers and peat chasers. Pour this during a thunderstorm, beside a fire pit, or late at night when the music slows and the conversation deepens.

Expert Notes
The Spiritual Series is Douglas Laing’s platform for spiritual, elemental single malts and this Islay bottling proves that unbranded doesn’t mean unremarkable. Likely from a heavyweight distillery, but shrouded in mystery to let the whisky speak for itself.

Customer Reviews
“Tastes like a hidden Lagavulin or Caol Ila, pure fire and elegance.”   Marc E., Taguig
“If you like your Islay with smoke and soul, this is it.”   Paolo S., Cebu
“One of the best peated indie bottles I’ve had. Punchy, clean, unforgettable.”   Andres V., Makati

Interesting Fact
Many independent bottlers aren't allowed to name Islay distilleries due to NDA restrictions, so when you see “Islay’s Finest,” it often hints at a big name player releasing their spirit incognito.

Serving Suggestions
Serve neat to feel its full cask strength energy. A few drops of water unlock orchard fruit and underlying sweetness, but the peat remains king. Perfect with smoked salmon, dark chocolate, or blue cheese.

Distillery Background
While the label doesn’t disclose its origin, Old Particular is the hallmark range of Douglas Laing, a family run bottler renowned for sourcing exceptional single casks. The Spiritual Series focuses on elemental expressions and this 14-year-old from Islay is a smoky sermon in a bottle.