Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 Whisky 70cl

Scotch Whisky • 70cl • 48%
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Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
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Country Scotch Whisky
Distillery/Brand Scallywag
Bottler SCA de Briat
Style Blended Malt Whisky

Scallywag Chocolate 2023

Did you know it's possible for a whisky maker to create a dram that tastes like chocolate? Without flavouring, we mean. That's what Douglas Laing does every year with The Chocolate Edition, selecting certain Speyside single malt Scotch whiskies aged in Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry casks to ramp up the richer, more chocolatey elements of the blend.

The sixth annual release of the Chocolate Edition is presented as they all are: at a high alcohol strength (48% ABV) without colouring or chill-filtration. Unique to the 2023 edition, however, is a hand-drawn illustration on the label from Douglas Laing’s head of creative, Claire Coetzee. You've gotta love that Fox Terrier.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose It really is very chocolatey, like a posh truffle with some hot chocolate powder for good measure. Cinnamon buns, salted caramel sauce, syrupy black fruits, and a little red chilli earthiness.

Palate Viscous without being cloying or too sweet, the palate opens with a big dusting of cacao powder and a nuttiness that reminds me of Nutella. Then there’s orange oil, burnt brown sugar, prune, raspberry, and vanilla.

Finish Baking spices, creamy nuttiness, toasted oak, and a final touch of chocolate ice cream with a pinch of sea salt.

Overall It’s more rich than sweet, but there’s no mistaking there’s lots of chocolate in this. It’s not one dimensional, though, there’s dark fruit, a creamy nuttiness, aromatic baking spices, and a little earthy heat that adds a very nice depth. This is an enjoyable concept and that joy is matched by the whisky in the glass. I would highly recommend selecting several nice chocolate bars from the supermarket, getting a bottle of this, and hosting a super little pairing party. Doesn’t that sound like fun?

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Reviews for Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Super quality
Buttery with orange zest and sandalwood, leading into sultanas, macadamia nuts and nutmeg with just a hint of spicy cinnamon.
Master of Malt Customer
one month ago
Great goodness - great dram
What a cracker this one is and I do indeed detect the rich cocoa chocolate flavour
David B , United Kingdom
8 months ago
Delicious
A very tasty and drinkable sherried whisky. Has good body and a lip-smacking drinkability due to the absence of heat, pepper etc.

Lovely stuff.
Seonaidh , United Kingdom
10 months ago
Lovely
Just lovely. Perfect companion for those winter nights on the run up to Christmas. Smooth, sweet, with that dark chocolate slightly bitter taste on the finish. A nose like end of shift in a Wonka factory. Best served next to an open fire, roasting you chestnuts.
Dylan , United Kingdom
11 months ago
A fantastic dram for the money
I was gifted this for my 30th birthday and it's absolutely fantastic
Steven Cutmore , United Kingdom
one year ago
Thank you MOM this is great
Simply sublime. I’m sold on this Scallywag for sure - just purchased bottle number 2 it was so good
Master of Malt Customer
one year ago
Very good very very drinkable
I get the chocolate character for sure! This is a smashing dram. As they suggest, there’s a distinctly chocolatey cocoa style as a result of sherry maturation
Master of Malt Customer
one year ago