Key Features

• Limited-edition Big Peat release for Chinese New Year 2026
• Celebrates the Year of the Horse
• Only 888 bottles worldwide
• Islay blended malt Scotch whisky
• Includes single malts from Caol Ila, Bowmore, Ardbeg and Port Ellen
• Bottled at 48.8% ABV
• Non-chill filtered and natural colour
• Bold smoky, peaty and maritime flavour profile
• Excellent choice for collectors, peat whisky fans and festive gifting

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Salty coastal air, earthy peat smoke, sweet malt, lemon zest, sea breeze and bonfire ash.

Palate:
Powerful Islay smoke with tarred ropes, ash, charred oak, sweet malt, sea salt, beach bonfire and phenolic peat.

Finish:
Long, smoky and warming with sea-salted embers, liquorice, coastal minerals and lingering peat smoke.

Perfect For

• Chinese New Year 2026 gifting
• Year of the Horse whisky collectors
• Big Peat and Douglas Laing fans
• Islay whisky lovers
• Peated whisky drinkers
• Premium corporate gifts
• Whisky hampers and festive celebrations
• Home bar display or private collection

Specifications

• Brand: Big Peat
• Producer: Douglas Laing
• Product Name: Big Peat Chinese New Year Edition
• Edition: Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition
• Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Country: Scotland
• Distilleries Included: Caol Ila, Bowmore, Ardbeg and Port Ellen
• ABV: 48.8%
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Number of Bottles: 888 worldwide
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Colouring: No added colouring
• Flavour Profile: Smoky, peaty, coastal, salty, ashy and phenolic

Why Choose Big Peat Chinese New Year Edition?

Big Peat Chinese New Year Edition is a strong choice for buyers who want a bottle with both drinking value and collectible value. Unlike many festive bottles that rely mainly on packaging, this release delivers a serious Islay whisky profile with real smoke, maritime saltiness and bold peaty intensity.

For gifting, it carries strong seasonal meaning. The Year of the Horse theme represents energy, movement, confidence and success. The limited release of 888 bottles also adds auspicious value, making it suitable for Chinese New Year gifts, business gifting and festive whisky hampers.

For collectors, this is a rare Douglas Laing release with limited global availability. The combination of Big Peat branding, Islay malt pedigree, Port Ellen component, 48.8% ABV and Year of the Horse artwork makes it an attractive bottle to keep, display or enjoy during a special occasion.

For drinkers, it is best suited to those who enjoy smoky Scotch whisky. Expect bold peat smoke, sea salt, tar, ash, malt sweetness and a long phenolic finish.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy Big Peat Chinese New Year Edition:

• Neat to experience its full smoky Islay character
• With a few drops of water to open the malt sweetness and coastal notes
• Over a large ice cube for a softer, cooler serve
• Paired with smoked meats, grilled seafood, roasted nuts or dark chocolate
• As a festive whisky pour during Chinese New Year gatherings

What’s in the Box?

• 1 x Big Peat Chinese New Year Edition Year of the Horse 2026 Limited Edition Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

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