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A bold and feisty Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Douglas Laing, Timorous Beastie is a vatting of malts from distilleries like Dalmore, Glen Garioch, and Blair Athol. It offers a rich, full-bodied profile with notes of honey, spice, and citrus, balanced by a gentle peat smoke. Named after the famous Scottish poem, this whisky is anything but timid.
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₹550
per 30ml
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
Retail prices and vend operations in Hyderabad are regulated by the Telangana Prohibition & Excise Department (TSBCL) under the state excise framework.
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United Kingdom
Scotland is the spiritual home of whisky, with over 130 active distilleries spanning five distinct regions. The unique combination of pure Highland water, local barley, and centuries of tradition produces some of the world's most revered spirits.
Climate
Cool maritime climate with abundant peat bogs
Famous For
Scotch Whisky, Single Malts, Blended Scotch
This Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie represents the pinnacle of barrel maturation. The interaction between the distillate and the wood in this premium expression results in a profound depth of character specifically for the Hyderabad market.
The profile is anchored by Honey and Orange zest, characteristic of Douglas Laing's proprietary distillation process in Scotland.
It is bottled at 46.8% ABV (93.6 proof).
It is a blended malt Scotch whisky, meaning it is a vatting of single malts from various Highland distilleries.
It has a gentle peat smoke, but it is not heavily peated like an Islay whisky.
It can be enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or over ice to open up the flavors.
The name is taken from Robert Burns' poem 'To a Mouse,' referring to a timid creature, but the whisky is ironically bold and robust.
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Breakdown of reviewer opinions
Gachibowli, Hyderabad • May 12, 2026
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Gachibowli and picked up Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie. At ₹13,740 in Hyderabad, this represents incredible value. The notes of Honey and Orange zest pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani. Highly recommended!”
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad • May 07, 2026
“A highly sophisticated Scotch Whisky by Douglas Laing. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Honey and Cinnamon. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Jubilee Hills was a major hit, especially alongside local Pathar ka Gosht!”
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad • April 29, 2026
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Douglas Laing's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Orange zest. At the Hyderabad price of ₹13,740, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”