Douglas Laing unveils second cask strength Scallywag whisky

Douglas Laing & Co has released Scallywag Cask Strength #2, the latest whisky in a series paying homage to the Laing family’s long line of Wire Fox Terriers.

The new expression is the second cask strength release in the Scallywag Scotch whisky line

The new release follows Scallywag Cask Strength, released in June last year, and is created using a number of Speyside malts, including those distilled at Mortlach, Macallan and Glenrothes distilleries.

The expression offers a “rich, orange marmalade character, complemented by cinnamon and warm ginger” on the nose, while on the palate; spiced apple, rhubarb crumble, and vanilla, accompanied by a “sweet raisin and fudge quality” and “distinct coffee note”.

The finish “long and fruity” finish offers dark chocolate and toasted oaks with a “sweet and juicy backdrop”

Douglas Laing’s managing director, Fred Laing, said: “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 Wwisky, 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!”

Bottled at 54.1% abv, Scallywag Cask Strength #2 is available with a complimentary Father’s Day card at www.douglaslaing.com and selected specialist Whisky retailers. Just 4800 bottles will be made available globally.