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.
My favourite banded whisky. It’s sweet, yet a bit spicy, but manages to be smooth at the time. Sublime and one for the senses. Easily drunk neat.
a right robust speyside sherried whisky. thoroughly enjoyed this little number. I will be back for more.
Young on the nose, like the other NAS ones in the series, but has a LOT more going for it on the palate. - Impressed with intensity of taste. Thumbs up. Happy with purchase of 5cl mini. Can't wait for the 18yo.
Fruit rot. Too sweet, too young...
Highly recommend
