Independent whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co. is ushering in the colder months with the release of two limited-edition bottlings: Scallywag Winter Edition 2025 and the all-new Big Peat Winter Edition, which replaces the brand’s long-standing Christmas edition. Both whiskies showcase bold flavours, seasonal character, and striking designs tailored for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Scallywag Winter Edition: Frosted by Nature
Returning with a refreshed identity, Scallywag Winter Edition 2025 is presented in a frosted glass bottle with a cracked ice motif, capturing the drama of the season. This year’s Speyside Malt is finished in rare Ice Wine Casks from Eastern Europe, delivering indulgent notes of dark chocolate, candied orange, and warm festive spice.
- ABV: 52.4%
- Natural colour & non-chill filtered
- RRP: £60
Scott Morrison, Senior Brand Manager, comments:
“As ever, Scallywag’s Winter Edition is a celebration of the season – but this year’s striking new look adds an extra layer of drama. It’s a bottle designed to be both admired and enjoyed… can you spot our Feisty Fox Terrier beneath the ice?”
Big Peat Winter Edition: A Powerful New Chapter
Making its winter debut, cult Islay favourite Big Peat trades his Santa hat for a more refined look. Finished in Madeira Wine Casks, this release layers sunlit sweetness onto the whisky’s trademark smoky, maritime style. Expect sea spray, salted caramel, burnt orange, coal dust, and phenolic firepower.
- ABV: 53.6%
- No colouring or chill-filtration
- RRP: £65
Chloe Wood, Brand Manager for Big Peat, explains:
“This isn’t a reinvention, it’s an evolution. Big Peat has always embraced the elements, and our Winter Edition showcases his depth and adaptability in the face of nature’s wildest season.”
Packaging to Match the Spirit
- Big Peat Winter Edition arrives in a striking carton with embossing and gold foil, reflecting its bold personality.
- Scallywag Winter Edition is presented bottle-only, allowing the frosted glass and icy artwork to shine.
Whether it’s Scallywag’s indulgent sherried richness or Big Peat’s smoky Madeira-kissed intensity, Douglas Laing invites whisky lovers to embrace winter in true style.
