Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie Highland Malt Scotch Whisky

Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie is the ultimate distillation of the Highlands — a Highland blended malt Scotch whisky at 46.8% ABV, named after Robert Burns’ famous Scots poem ‘To a Mouse’ in which the original timorous beastie was a timid little field mouse, presenting a medley of vanilla, malted barley, meringue, honey, and citrus flavours from the blended Highland malt programme.

The Timorous Beastie range is Douglas Laing’s series dedicated to the Highland region’s characteristic accessible, fruity, and malt-forward style. Non-chill filtered and without artificial colouring, it brings together the finest Highland malt distilleries in a harmonious composition. Browse the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Character: Medley of vanilla, malted barley, meringue, honey, and citrus flavours just bursting to be unleashed — the ultimate distillation of the Highlands at 46.8% ABV

Specs

• Producer: Douglas Laing & Co., Glasgow (est. 1948)
• Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Series: Timorous Beastie (Original)
• ABV: 46.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Timorous Beastie name?

The Timorous Beastie is named after Robert Burns’ 1785 Scots poem ‘To a Mouse’ in which he encounters a timid field mouse. Douglas Laing’s use of the name with the added humour ‘most certainly not for the fainthearted’ reflects the label’s Scottish cultural heritage and the bold flavour profile within. Order online with fast shipping.