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8th August 2023 |
Douglas Laing
unveils a fresh chapter in their Island
Blended Malt saga: the Rock Island Rum
Cask Edition.
 Glasgow
based independent Scotch Whisky
distillers, blenders, and bottlers,
Douglas Laing & Co has unveiled a fresh
chapter in their Island Blended Malt
saga: the Rock Island Rum Cask Edition.
This new release treads in the footsteps
of its renowned predecessor, the Rock
Island Mezcal Edition of 2022, a whisky
that showcased the maritime essence of
Rock Island harmoniously intertwined
with the nuances of Mezcal cask aging,
infusing an alluring touch of sugared
smokiness.
Exclusively nurtured within Plantation
Rum Casks sourced from the sun-drenched
Caribbean realms of Barbados, Jamaica,
and Trinidad, the Rock Island Rum Cask
Edition boasts a unique finishing
journey.
The amalgamation of Single Cask Single
Malts, meticulously married to curate
this Island Whisky, has savoured a
protracted maturation finale. I am told
that whisky enthusiasts of Rock Island
can anticipate an ensemble of flavours,
including the dance of salted caramel,
toasted oak, brown sugar, and a whisper
of smokiness.
This latest Rock Island instalments
packaging is said to encapsulate and
translate an aura of elegance interlaced
with oceanic vitality, presented through
its top-tier maritime aesthetics. The
kaleidoscope of tropical hues – ranging
from blues and reds to greens – is
accentuated by fleeting glints of gilded
foil detailing. This artful design
symbolises the distinct islands involved
in the crafting of this Island Blended
Malt Scotch Whisky: Orkney, Arran, Jura,
and Islay.
This limited-edition gem has been sealed
at an impressive 46.8% ABV and stands as
a tribute to the Douglas Laing family's
unwavering principle of bottling whisky
in its unadulterated glory – bereft of
artificial colouring or chill-filtration
– harmonizing with their ethos of
presenting whisky 'As Natural as It
Gets'.
Emma Reid, Rock Island’s Brand Manager
commented: "The Rock Island Brand is
deeply cherished at Douglas Laing, as it
continues to embrace the very best of
Scotland’s Whisky-making islands. We are
so excited to have teamed up with
Plantation Rum, in whose casks our
Island Malt has been finished. This
expression of Rock Island highlights a
harmony of flavour, from the peat-smoked
shores of Scotland to the warm climes of
the Caribbean, as it brings together two
iconic spirits. We cannot wait to share
this whisky with Rock Island fans
globally!"
Jonas Indesteege, Brand Manager at
Plantation Rum commented: "During his
many trips around the world, Alexandre
Gabriel, creator of Plantation Rum,
jumps at the chance to discover the
production techniques, traditions, and
innovations of his peers – distillers,
brewers, or passionate wine growers.
These encounters enable him to forge
true friendships and, fortunately for
lovers of unique spirits, to develop
exclusive collaborations and experiments
that give birth to deliciously
unexpected rums brimming with
originality. While visiting Douglas
Laing & Co he found a true connection
which was the start of an exceptional
partnership…"
The Rock Island Rum Cask Edition has a
RRP of £65 and will be available from specialist online
whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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