Whiskey Review: Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie

Hits the tongue like warm honey, sweet and syrupy with floral notes and a touch of smoke. A slight burn develops after a bit, but Timorous Beastie mostly stays sweet until it starts to move toward the back of the throat; then the “beastie” aspect seems to take hold as it burns with notes of cinnamon, allspice and pepper. That burn is particularly strong toward the top of the mouth and back of the throat and grows with intensity after swallowing. That takes a minute to subside and leaves the mouth with honey-like coating, with tingles flaring up occasionally for a few minutes. Final Thoughts: What starts out tasting like honey turns into a spicy, fiery spirit that is almost too intense for the tongue to discern much. The dramatic swing from sweet to spicy is certainly an interesting experience, but make sure you’re in the mood for a roller coaster when having a dram of Timorous Beastie. Score: 75/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF DOUGLAS LAING TIMOROUS BEASTIE]