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8th June 2022 |
Douglas Laing
unveil Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition,
created with a blend of the classic Rock
Island recipe of single malts and
finished in ex-Mezcal casks, they
describe it as 'perfect for summer'.
 The
blending team at Douglas Laing & Co have
been busy again, this time up they have
unveiled a limited edition expression of
their Island region blended malt whisky
Rock Island. They describe the new Rock
Island Mezcal Cask Edition as "perfect
for summer".
The Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition is a
limited release of 1,500 bottles, it is
a blend of the classic Rock Island
recipe, single cask single malts
distilled only on Scotland’s Whisky
islands of Orkney, Arran, Jura and
Islay. The marriage of the Scottish
whisky island single malts then
underwent a secondary maturation period
in ex-Mezcal casks. Meaning "oven-cooked
agave", Mezcal is a Mexican spirit
derived from the agave plant. The heart
of the plant is first cooked
underground, then the smoked juices are
left to ferment, before being double
distilled and matured in oak casks to
create the final, smoky spirit.
Douglas Laing says that the new whisky
"boasts a complex balance of maritime
flavours, revealing waves of sweet,
salty, smoky and earthy notes".
Presented in a bottle which carries
vibrant green, blue and orange
colourways complemented by warm gold
foil detail. Bespoke agave plant
illustrations feature alongside the
classic Rock Island oyster, symbolising
the meeting of contrasting cultures:
"From the idyllic shores of Scotland’s
west coast" to "the sun-drenched Mezcal
distilleries located in the heart of
Mexico".
Commenting on the new innovation, Brand
Manager at Douglas Laing Rebecca Fennell
said: "In 2019, an amendment to the
Scotch Whisky Technical File was
published, and for the first time ever,
casks which had previously held Mezcal
were permitted for the maturation of
Scotch Whisky. Rock Island has a
naturally smoky character, so for us, it
was a fascinating experiment to subject
the classic American Oak-aged recipe to
a secondary maturation in these exotic
casks. The resulting spirit has exceeded
all of our expectations – it’s retained
that archetypal Scottish sea salt and
honeycomb quality, yet taken on an
unmistakable roasted agave note, running
to a signature lightly smoked finish."
Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition has no
age statement, it is naturally coloured,
non chill-filtered, and has been bottled
at 46.8% ABV an it has a RRP of £60.00 /
€70.00.
The Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition will be available from specialist online whisky retailers such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
Hard To Find Whisky
and
Master of
Malt
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Rock Island Mezcal Cask Edition Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Opens with Scottish sea salt and roasted
Mexican agave balanced by tangy
gooseberries and fresh floral notes.
Taste:
Barley-sweet and super smooth moving to
an earthy, light smoked style alongside
barbecued meats.
Finish:
Oceanic and elegant, with citrus fruits,
juicy blackberries and honeycomb.
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