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.
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.
