Family Favourite Distillery Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

In 2026, Cara Laing celebrated 20 years as the managing director of family-owned independent whisky bottler, Douglas Laing. To mark the occasion, she personally selected a series of casks to join the Old Particular collection, including this mystery single malt from one of the family's favourite distilleries. Matured in a sherry butt and bottled at cask strength, a robust 61.4% ABV, with an outturn of 668 bottles.

Family Favourite Distillery Managing Director’s Selection - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Sherried dried fruits and sultanas, brightened by orange zest, cocoa and polished oak.

Palate: Velvety fruitcake, treacle toffee and dark chocolate, spiced with nuts, cinnamon and clove.

Finish: Long and warming – espresso, sweet spice and a gentle, drying oak glow.

Distillery Information

Douglas Laing & Co. is an independent Scotch whisky bottler and blender. It started in 1948 and is known for high-quality Scotch whiskies. Fred Douglas Laing founded the company, which has stayed in the family for generations. The founder's legacy and standards guide their work. The company began after World War II. This was when the Scotch whisky industry was growing again. Fred Douglas Laing wanted to select and bottle the finest whiskies. The company focuses on the "Provenance" of its whiskies. This means the place and way the whisky is made. They bottle without colouring or chill-filtration. This lets whisky fans taste the drink in its most natural state. Douglas Laing & Co. has a wide range of single malt and blended malt whiskies. They are famous for their "Remarkable Regional Malts". This range includes whiskies like Big Peat from Islay and Scallywag from Speyside. Each one shows the flavours of its Scotch whisky region. The range shows the company's skill in blending and the diversity of Scotch whisky. The company is also known for its single cask bottlings. These often come from well-known distilleries. They are released under names like the Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular. These offer unique, limited-edition whiskies. Cask management is key at Douglas Laing & Co. They focus on finding and keeping high-quality casks. This affects the whisky's final flavour. The casks are chosen for their quality and how they improve the spirit's character. They respect tradition but also innovation. They make special edition whiskies and new blends. This mix of innovation and tradition has won them many awards. In recent years, the company has grown globally. They sell their premium spirits worldwide while keeping a strong UK presence. Their whiskies are popular among collectors and regular drinkers.

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