Scotland
Big Peat's gone and got himself a trusty sidekick in the shape of a dapper Fox Terrier wearing a monocle! Scallywag from Douglas Laing is a vatted malt made from Speyside whiskies, including Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes. Many of the whiskies used in the small batch release come from Spanish sherry butts, giving Scallywag a fab sweetness that's balanced by some "mischievous" bourbon cask whisky also in the blend.
Sweetness jumps up like an excited puppy. Icing sugar, sultanas and candied ginger. A few hints of grain here and there, but sweetness steals the show.
The sweetness surprisingly retreats, revealing nutmeg and cereal. Vanilla comes in near the end. Cinnamon too, giving it a prickle of spice.
A pinch of oak spice joins the vanilla and sherry for the finish.
Incredibly pleasant, the Scallywag is an absolute treat in every sense.
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SIX stars!! Really delighetd with this whisky - fruity, rich, cool bottle, natural colour #whisky #love #buyit
GREAT stuff. So impressed by this malt
An excellent Malt Whisky. Sherry rich for sure. Impressive. I’ll be back for more!
I generally prefer the peat monsters, but have been spreading my whisky wings during lockdown, trying to educate my jaded palate. This is just a lovely dram. Goes down a treat. Maybe I'm being influenced by the era evoked by the label, but this feels like a quality dram from simpler times...and none the worse for that. Just delicious. I hope my local will stock this when we can return to the pubs!
Bought on impulse and much better than expected. Raisin and fruit, sherry, spices. It's Christmas cake in a glass.
