Is it that time of year already? Well, no. But yes, apparently, because just last week Douglas Laing announced the launch of their Big Peat Christmas 2021.
Light in colour but with plenty of body and depth, the Timorous Beastie Small Batch performs well as a sipping whisky, but I suspect as a highball too.
The new Double Barrel Speyside & Lowland is an excellent vatting of a sweeter, honeyed style combined with slightly floral and grassy notes. Accessible and very drinkable.