Scallywag Douglas Laing The Winter Limited Edition Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 52,6%

Winter falls fast in Speyside, and the little fox terrier with the oversized moustache returns to keep the cold at bay with sherry and spice.

Expert's Description

Scallywag Douglas Laing The Winter Edition is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and Oloroso casks, and bottled at cask strength of 52.6%.

Douglas Laing blends together several Speyside distilleries under Scallywag's distinctive fox label. This winter release leans into deep sherry character, with only 3,000 bottles produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark cocoa and plump raisins meet a whisper of tobacco, while warming winter spices like clove and cinnamon simmer underneath.

Palate

Full and round with sherry sweetness, dark chocolate and a touch of orange peel, carried by the high strength without turning sharp.

Finish

Long and warming, closing on spiced oak, dried fruit and a final bitter note of coffee grounds.

Specifications

Name: The Winter Edition
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 3,000 bottles
Edition: The Winter Edition

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Dark · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The scruffy fox terrier on the label is drawn specifically for the Scallywag range and changes backdrop with each seasonal release — in winter he stands beneath the northern lights.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scallywag Douglas Laing The Winter Edition Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 52,6%

What is Scallywag Douglas Laing The Winter Edition?

It is a Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, matured in sherry casks and bottled at cask strength of 52.6%.

Is it worth adding to a collection?

With only 3,000 bottles and a seasonal sherry profile, it appeals to collectors who follow Scallywag's yearly releases from Douglas Laing.

What does Scallywag The Winter Edition taste like?

The whisky offers dark cocoa, raisins and winter spice, backed by a full sherry sweetness.

Should this whisky be served at room temperature?

Yes, a cask strength whisky like this opens up best at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to soften the alcohol.

Which glass suits this whisky best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass concentrates the aromas best and suits a cask strength sherry whisky like this one.

What is a blended malt whisky?

A blended malt whisky is made entirely from single malt whiskies from several different distilleries, with no grain whisky included.