Big Peat is a compilation of single malt Scotch whiskies that come exclusively from the island of Islay. Caol Ila brings sweetness, Bowmore perfect balance, Ardbeg a medicinal, earthy quality, and Port Ellen a measure of elegance - Big Peat represents all that is Islay in a bottle. As a part of Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts series, it represents an ultimate distillation of the Islay malt whisky region of Scotland. Phenolic content: 40 ppm Bottled at natural cask strength without the addition of colorants or cold filtration. As natural as it gets. - Douglas Laing Tasting notes:Color: Light straw gold. Nose: Fresh, salty, clean, sweet malt dried over peat. Taste: Ash, sweet tar, salty sea breezes, smoking chimneys. Finish: Long lasting, salty spicy licorice, smoke, ash from bonfires.