The Gauldrons Batch 3

The Gauldrons, which literally means 'bay of storms', is a Campbeltown blended malt and the sixth release in the Remarkable Regional Malts series by Douglas Laing. This adds to a line that already features Big Peat from Islay, The Epicurean from the Lowlands, Rock Oyster from the country's islands, Scallywag from Speyside and Timorous Beastie from the Highlands. It’s name is a reference to the “dark sandy coves” in Campbeltown, and, according to legend, it was here that Robert the Bruce (King of Scotland from 1306-1329), witnessed a plucky spider attempt to build a web over and over again, which he took as inspiration to keep fighting. An intricate golden spider’s web on the packaging demonstrates the importance of that ode to this brand.

The Gauldrons is a small batch release, of which this is batch 3, bottled at 46,2% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour.

Nose: dry salty aromas with sweet cereals and a hint of smoke

Palate: dry with maritime influences, warm sugar, barley and oak

Finish: warm and spiced with smoke and sugar sweetness