Douglas Laing's The Gauldrons Small Batch Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl, 46.2%)

The Gauldrons is a Campbeltown blended malt from Douglas Laing, part of its Remarkable Regional Malts range. The name means "Bay of Storms" and refers to the dark, stormy coves on Campbeltown's west shores. It is a marriage of Campbeltown malts, bottled in very small batches at 46.2% ABV, without colouring or chill-filtration. The nose opens with sea air, gentle smoke, manuka honey and a hint of dried seaweed. On the palate a maritime character leads to sugary shortbread, dried oak and gristy cereals. The finish is spicy, with puffs of smoke, Madagascan vanilla and cinnamon pancakes.