On the palate you’ll enjoy a harmonious combination of sultana, toffee, spices an oak, a medium-bodied creation which you won’t grow tired of.

Here we have a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky released by Diageo under the unique brand of Copper Dog. We review Copper Dog, a blend of at least eight single malt Scotch whiskies from the Speyside region of Scotland.Our liquid is a unique blend of no fewer than eight single malt whiskies, slowly married together in old oak casks. Eight different whiskies from Speyside were combined to create this well-balanced blend, which was designed to be well-suited for enjoying in cocktails and mixed drinks. It was born in a pub and that’s how Copper Dog is best enjoyed: in a convivial atmosphere amongst friends.

Each bottle bears The Craigellachie Hotel name and the signature of Master Blender, Stuart Morrison.Copper Dog is inspired by the resourceful rascals of Speyside; distillery workers who fashioned ‘Copper Dogs’ out of scraps of metal and pennies to smuggle out the Scotch they made to enjoy with their friends and family. The Quaich Bar near this Highland hotel’s lobby offers a selection of over 700 whiskies from every corner of Scotland, some of which are decades old. Aromas of raisins, butterscotch and sweet spices fill the nose, and the palate offers notes of dark chocolate, orange peel, banana, raisins and caramel. One of Brazil’s favourite Cachaça, Velho Barreiro is delicate on the nose but powerful earthy tones come through when you sip.

Formulated from a blend of 8 Speyside malts, it takes its name from the instrument distillery workers in pasts times who would liberate the whisky from cask while their bosses were not watching. This ‘new breed’ of Scotch was awarded 91 points and a Silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition - one of the biggest and most prestigious spirit competitions globally.In 1823, the House of Lords finally managed to get the industry back under control and whisky became big business. This also applies when you add it to your favourite exotic cocktail, unsurprisingly a perfect partner for the other essential ingredients in a Caipirinha. Each batch of Copper Dog Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is carefully curated to ensure the highest quality and consistency. Renowned for its remote Highland location, Speyside was a smuggler’s paradise with stills and bothies hidden in every nook and cranny. Ok, I’ll try it for consistency’s sake… A scant few drops of water muddy the previously clear lemon note on the aroma, and predictably render the palate even more bland.