‘The Gauldrons’ means ‘bay of storms’, and batch three of the release has been bottled at 46.2% abv. It is available in limited quantities from specialist retailers globally from October at an RRP of £50 (US$65).

The packaging features a foil-detailed compass, web, and spider to evoke a spooky, autumnal vibe.

The nose is said to have aromas of salt, sweet cereals, and “gentle” peat smoke, leading to a maritime palate with sugar, barley and oak flavours. The finish combines smoke, rock pools, and dark sugar flavours.

Cara Laing, director of whisky at Douglas Laing, said: “October is now officially upon us and we are all looking for the bolder flavours of autumn.

“With a perfect balance of sweet and pear, our Gauldrons Campbeltown Malt is the perfect accompaniment to a sophisticated Halloween party or sipped around a bonfire with friends.”

Douglas Laing is celebrating 70 years in 2018 and has launched numerous anniversary bottlings to mark the occasion, including two new single cask whiskies last month: a six-year-old Caol Ila and a 25-year-old Glen Garioch.

Inspired by the eponymous dark sandy coves on Campbeltown's west shores, “The Gauldrons” literally means "bay of storms". The dark and moody packaging features a foil-detailed compass, intricate web, and every spider, which - coupled with the smoky palate - renders it the perfect dram for Halloween and Autumn months generally, according to the Douglas Laing family.

The company has also released a 40-year-old single grain single cask whisky from the closed Port Dundas Distillery in honour of its anniversary.

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