The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2 Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 50%

Three distilleries, one region, and a shared handshake from Douglas Laing - The Gauldrons gathers the best of Campbeltown into a single bottle, named after the rugged terrain surrounding the town.

Expert Description

The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2 is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky composed of single malt from the region's distilleries, matured in sherry casks and bottled at 50%.

The range is part of Douglas Laing's newer output, gathering malt from Campbeltown's three remaining distilleries into a shared blend. Batch 2 stands out from the first release with a higher strength, lifting both the smoke and the sherry spice a notch further. The sherry casks bring a spiced, rounded character, kept in check by the region's typical salty, lightly smoky backbone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin-sweet sherry meets toasted nuts and a whisper of smoke, with a hint of salted caramel behind it.

Palate

Spiced and round with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a clear but balanced smoke note.

Finish

Warm and lightly salty, the sherry sweetness fading into a dry, smoky close.

Specifications

Name: The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Number of bottles: 5,580
Edition: Batch 2
EAN no.: 5014218825893

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spicy · Lightly peated · Maritime

Did You Know?

The name Gauldrons refers to the rugged, rocky landscape around Campbeltown, which historically supplied both peat and good water to the town's whisky industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Batch 2

What kind of whisky is The Gauldrons?

It is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Douglas Laing, composed of single malt from the region's distilleries and matured in sherry casks.

What is the difference between Batch 1 and Batch 2 of The Gauldrons Sherry Cask?

Batch 2 is bottled at a higher strength than the first release, giving an extra kick to both the smoke and the sherry spice.

Is The Gauldrons Sherry Cask peated?

Yes, but in a balanced way. The smoke acts as a supporting note beneath the sherry sweetness and spice rather than the main character.

Which distilleries make up The Gauldrons?

The blend is composed of single malt from Campbeltown's three remaining distilleries, brought together by Douglas Laing into a shared regional profile.

Which glass suits The Gauldrons Sherry Cask best?

A Glencairn whisky glass gathers both the sherry sweetness and the smoke well.

What does Small Batch mean on a whisky label?

It means the whisky is blended from a smaller, defined number of casks at a time rather than large, continuous production runs, giving more variation from batch to batch.