I could inhale this aroma indefinitely. Sea breeze, kelp, saltiness, and a touch of sweetness (like biscuits). The taste is sharp, peppery, smoky, and saline. A very enjoyable spirit, even at 56% ABV, and possibly the most mezcal-like scotch I've encountered.
Rock Oyster Cask Strength Batch #2
Whiskey Scotch Scotland No age statement 56.1% ABV
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This is the second cask strength bottling for Douglas Laing's Rock Oyster Blended Malt brand. Launched to observe National Oyster Day on August 5th, 2018, it is matured exclusively in American oak. The blend includes single malt whiskies from the Scottish isles of Islay, Arran, Jura, and Orkney. Bottled at 56.1% ABV, it is presented without added color or chill-filtration, consistent with all Douglas Laing whiskies. Production was limited to 8,400 bottles.
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