Scotland
Sherry
Scallywag Noir is a limited-edition whisky with all the vibrancy of a fox terrier but all the deep, dark complexity of a Scotch predominantly finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks sourced from Jerez in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. One that was bottled at a cask strength of 52.8% ABV with no colouring or chill-filtration. That's probably because that exactly describes this very whisky. With a charming new bespoke-shaped front label as an added bonus.
Expect a symphony of deep velvety sweetness, dark fruits and warming spices on the nose.
With every sip, its enigmatic nature unravels, pulling you deeper into a world where whispers of dark chocolate, spiced oak and sherry-soaked raisins play on the palate.
The finish is long, lingering, and utterly indulgent, bringing molasses, ripe figs and black cherries.
Thought this was really exceptional. An excellent Speyside Malt with the ideal level of sherry impact and flavour complexity. High recommended.
I’m a big fan of Scallywag and PX cask whiskies. I have bought and enjoyed several Scallywag editions. I had big expectations for this one but I’m sad to say that it was a very big disappointment. The Sherry finish is overbearing, bordering on unpleasant. I’ve never tasted anything like it. I can’t find the words to describe how bad this Scallywag tastes. I wish I had tried a sample before buying as I would not have wasted my money and experienced such a big disappointment. I very rarely leave reviews, good or bad but on this occasion I think it’s appropriate to express an opinion as this is a very poor Scallywag edition.
