Whisky Focus - Douglas Laing Unleash Scallywag Cask Strength No.2

Douglas Laing Unleash Scallywag Cask Strength No.2


18th May 2016

Douglas Laing release Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 Limited Edition Speyside vatted malt.

Scallywag Cask Strength No.2Douglas Laing today unleashed a second cask strength limited edition of its Scallywag Speyside vatted malt which they originally launched back in 2013, this was followed by a limited release cask strength expression in June 2015. It appears that the cask strength version has been rather popular so the folks at Douglas Laing have announced the release of Scallywag Cask Strength Limited Edition No.2.

The 2nd Limited Edition release has been created using an impressive line up Speyside Single Malts, including those distilled at Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes Distilleries. A limited release of just 4800 bottles are available worldwide, a number that is proudly displayed on the product’s gift tube.

The striking, gold foiled packaging features a somewhat startled Scallywag, his ears perked and his monocle blasted off, having just experienced his first taste of the spicy, fruity, chocolatey dram.

Douglas Laing’s Managing Director (and proud owner of his own Fox Terrier, Cooper) Fred Laing comments:

"Recently awarded "Brand Innovators of the Year 2016" at the World Whiskies Awards, we at Douglas Laing & Co continually strive to be leaders of the pack in creative packaging and seek to fill an even greater spirit into the bottle. I believe this latest all-Speyside Cask Strength canine creation doggedly embodies that philosophy by combining a very fun pack with a seriously good quality Whisky, not to be sniffed at. The vatting created for Scallywag Cask Strength #2 combines some really fructiferously-spiced Spanish Sherry Butts with specially selected vanilla driven bourbon hogsheads, and proves, though I may say so myself, that there’s life in the old dog yet!”

Douglas Laing's complete range including the new Scallywag Cask Strength No.2 will be available from specialist whisky shops such as  The Whisky Exchange
 

Scallywag Review


Note my review is for the standard bottling of Scallywag which is bottled at 46% ABV, but I am sure the new cask strength version will be every bit as good and more with its extra strength and I am sure extra flavour and complexity.

William Morrison's Tasting Notes:

Nose: A lovely balance of vanilla tablet, light playful oak spice prickle, orange and raisins.

Taste: Light creamy vanilla, stewed plum, a graduation of zesty orange and lemon peel, oak spice - ginger and cinnamon some dark chocolate.

Finish: Sweet, zesty orange, a touch of cinnamon, coffee and vanilla.

Comment: A lovely well balanced well put together vatted malt. A good portion of sherry for the sherry oak lovers but it is not a big bold sherry monster, the sherry has been balanced well with the bourbon cask whisky, loads going on, full of flavour. A classic quality sherried Speyside whisky with a superb balance of vanilla and sherry.

SMW Score 87/100


Producer's Tasting Notes For Scallywag Cask Strength:

Colour: Cask Strength Scallywag has a deep, dark colour – extracted from the many fine Spanish Sherry Butts selected.

Nose: It carries a rich, orange marmalade character, complemented by cinnamon and warm ginger.

Taste: On the big, chewy palate, detect warningly spiced apple and rhubarb crumble, with a distinct coffee note. Vanilla from our specially selected bourbon hogshead casks becomes apparent too, alongside a sweet raisin and fudge quality.

Finish: The long and fruity finish displays dark chocolate and toasted oaks against a sweet and juicy backdrop.
 

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