DOUGLAS LAING UNVEILS NEW ROCK ISLAND RUM CASK EDITION

Independent Scotch Whisky distillers, blenders and bottlers Douglas Laing & Co, today introduce a new edition of their Island Malt: Rock Island Rum Cask Edition.

This latest bottling follows in the footsteps of the immensely popular Rock Island Mezcal Edition in 2022, which showcased Rock Island’s maritime spirit finished in Mezcal casks, imparting an added layer of sweet smokiness.

Rock Island Rum Cask Edition has been finished exclusively in Plantation Rum Casks hailing from the Caribbean islands of Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad.

The Single Cask Single Malts married to create our Island Whisky have enjoyed a lengthy finishing period. Rock Island fans should ‘anticipate salted caramel, toasted oak, brown sugar and a touch of smoke’.

This new release captures and translates an elegant yet oceanic freshness through its premium maritime aesthetic. The tropical colourways of blues, reds and greens are accentuated by the flashes of gold foil detailing. This effectively represents each of the islands present in the process of creating this Island Malt Scotch Whisky: Orkney, Arran, Jura and Islay.

This limited-edition has been bottled at 46.8% ABV and is proudly offered without colouring or chill-filtration, in line with the Douglas Laing family’s ethos of bottling 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 is expected to retail at £65 and will be available globally.

ABOUT ROCK ISLAND

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Rock Island joined Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range in 2015, offering consumers the opportunity to taste the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Whisky Islands, in one delicious glass. The multi award-winning Small Batch Scotch is a marriage of Single Cask Single Malts from Orkney, Arran, Jura, and Islay. The truly unique spirit is celebrated for its beautifully complex flavour profile. The sweet, salty, smoky, and earthy notes earn this maritime Malt the reputation of being the ultimate dram to pair with seafood. Rock Island is offered at high alcohol strength and always without colouring or chill-filtration. Since 2015, the core range has grown to encompass a 10-year-old and Sherry Edition offering for specialist retail, plus occasional limited releases.

ABOUT DOUGLAS LAING & CO.

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Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distillery, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards are a testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old Particular, Xtra Old Particular, and XOP Black, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.