Douglas Laing’s Yula

Leading independent Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing & Co commissioned me to tell Yula’s brand story.

Inspired by the ancient Islay legend of a beautiful but tragic Norse goddess, this blend of island malts celebrates the Laing family’s own proud origins on Islay and features absorbing illustrations by Brett Breckon. Look carefully and you’ll see some of Islay’s most famous landmarks intricately rendered with pen and ink.

Yula’s packaging won a Gold Medal at the World Whiskies Design Awards.

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Read Brett’s blog on how he created his stunning illustration.

 “Thanks John – ideal! This is bang-on!”
Cara Laing, Director of Whisky, Douglas Laing & Co