Douglas Laing's Scallywag Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml

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Nose: Buttery sweet initially. Sherry makes itself apparent as the nose opens up in the glass after a few minutes. Light flashes of wet, green oak late. Scallywag is a Small Batch bottling created using only the finest Speyside Malts including, amongst others, spirit distilled at Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes Distilleries. Bottled at 46% alcohol strength and proudly non chill-filtered, Scallywag embodies all that is Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky – beautifully sherried, richly spiced and truly charming. Spanish Sherry butts care for this spirit as it matures, naturally imparting the distinctly dark, rich colour. Inspired by a long line of Douglas Laing family Fox Terriers, the Scallywag name and endearing canine character are most fitting for this richly spiced and deliciously sweet Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Palate: Viscous without being cloying or too sweet, the palate opens with a big dusting of cacao powder and a nuttiness that reminds me of Nutella. Then there’s orange oil, burnt brown sugar, prune, raspberry, and vanilla.

Scallywag's consistent quality and delightful branding have earned it recognition and awards in the whisky industry. It has been praised for its drinkability, with experts noting its well-balanced palate that makes it an excellent choice for both newcomers to Scotch whisky and seasoned aficionados. The Douglas Laing company is known for its "Remarkable Regional Malts" range, and Scallywag fits snugly into this collection, representing Speyside. Like its siblings from other Scottish regions, Scallywag is created to express the quintessential qualities of its region's malts, and it does so with both quality and a sense of fun. Not bad. The Scallywag Whisky is a pleasant blend of Speyside malts and it brings with it a nice fruity essence. The char and cocoa give it a bit of complexity, but it doesn’t lend itself to having a fully rich character. It’s a whisky I could easily sip on while cleaning or puttering around the apartment but not something I’d reach for on the regular. If it weren’t for the price I’d say it’s a great starter scotch.

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Without prejudice to the section Liability below, the Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, etc. We shall make reasonable efforts to inform you of any unavailability due to maintenance or updates.Collectors and whisky enthusiasts often look to Scallywag for its limited releases, which are highly sought after. These releases are not only collectable due to their limited nature but are also valued for their distinct flavour profiles that offer a deeper exploration into the Speyside malt character. We’re currently delivering to the following countries including Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand (16 of 17 regions), Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, & United States (20 of 62 states inc Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, & Wyoming). The Scallywag range is a distinctive line of blended malt Scotch whiskies from Douglas Laing, a renowned independent bottler based in Scotland. This family-owned company has built a sterling reputation over the years for producing high-quality Scotch whiskies, and the Scallywag range is a prime example of their dedication to craftsmanship and character. It’s here and it’s fun: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 Chocolate: not just a good whisky pairing Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”).

Beyond the core expression, Douglas Laing has released several limited editions and age-statement variations of Scallywag, including cask-strength versions and special vattings that emphasise different aspects of the Speyside character. Some of these special editions might highlight the influence of sherry casks more prominently, while others could explore the nuanced flavours that come from a particular vintage or cask type. The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein. Scott Morrison, Douglas Laing’s brand manager, says the brand has a lot of fun striving for chocolate perfection, and you can tell. Like every year, the Chocolate Edition is bottled at a high alcohol strength (48% ABV) without colouring or chill-filtration. Unique to the 2023 release is a hand-drawn illustration from Douglas Laing’s head of creative, Claire Coetzee. But never mind all that, what you really want to know is how it tastes, and especially if you’ve never tried this whisky before, does it taste really of chocolate? Well, I’m glad you asked… Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 tasting note: Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”). Whiskybase B.V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Whiskybase B.V. is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under no. 52072819.We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets. You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account. Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products. Gather a bunch of great Speyside single malts, blend them together, and you’d be going through the same process Douglas Lang did to create Scallywag Whisky. A blended malt like the rest of their Remarkable Regional Malts, this whisky is the embodiment of the essence of the region the malts are collected from. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof.

Five years ago, Douglas Laing realised that by selecting certain Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry casks and pairing them together, it could seriously ramp up the richer, more chocolatey elements of the blend and so The Chocolate Edition was born. Launched on World Chocolate Day (it’s Friday, 7 July, get it in your diary), the series has grown in popularity over the years, going from a 300-bottle first run in 2018 to 4,200 bottles in this year’s edition, its sixth annual release. The latest edition of Scallywag’s The Chocolate Edition is here and we couldn’t resist having a wee dram.

Winner of 2 spirit awards

Malt and sherry work to make this an interesting little dram that’s malty, fruity and… well I’ll let DL tell you the rest in the pre-review quote below. Finish: Baking spices, creamy nuttiness, toasted oak, and a final touch of chocolate ice cream with a pinch of sea salt. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.