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.
szarick should stop chewing pencils and get real?. it's a treat to be drinking such a great malt !
Totally love this, loads of sultanas, could drink it till the cows come home. Looks good and smells great. Also hats off on the branding.
Speyside in a bottle - wonderful stuff. Chris
Great satisfaction for taste buds and the sight as well! Cool to see and great to drink!
The finish is more like a shewing the pencil,too much wood influence.I'm glad that I've only tried a small sample. Szarik
