The 7th annual Chocolate Edition from Douglas Laing's Scallywag Scotch whisky. The 2024 edition goes where no fox terrier has gone before by finishing the blend of Speyside malts predominately in Port casks, ramping up the chocolatey-ness. Which is definitely a word.
The black, screen-printed bottle and the paper wrap (featuring a subtle map of Portugal) it's enclosed in are also both a first for the Scallywag brand, chosen to mirror a classic Port bottling. But still with that fox terrier fun.
It was bottled at 48% ABV without colouring or chill-filtration, as always.
For 2024's Scallywag Chocolate Edition, Douglas Laing is hosting a Wonka-style Golden Ticket competition, where YOU have the opportunity to win prizes if you come across a Golden Ticket or a Scallywag Golden Bone (the star prize), concealed within the pack. The competition is running throughout the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. More details can be found here. How exciting.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose Demerara sugar, forest fruit, dark chocolate, and nutmeg.
Palate Chocolate-coated raspberries, cinnamon, dates, swiss rolls, toffee apples, and Port-stained oak.
Finish Cacao powder, black pepper, and blackcurrant jam.