Scallywag’s Finest 15 Years #DL17716 – Douglas Laing Old Particular

This Scallywag’s Finest 15 Years is an exclusive and richly indulgent single cask release from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular series. While Scallywag is usually known as a blended malt, this special edition hails from a single sherry butt (cask DL17716), yielding just 687 bottles. A true delight for lovers of sherry-matured whisky: bold, fruity, spicy and decadently smooth.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intensely aromatic with notes of raisins, dark chocolate, cherry jam and clove. In the background: soft hints of leather, walnut and burnt sugar.

Palate

Deep and full-bodied with layers of dried fruits, caramel, cinnamon, mocha and a touch of orange zest. The texture is creamy, almost syrupy, with warm spices and sherried sweetness in perfect harmony.

Finish

Long, warming and rich. Roasted nuts, oak, cocoa and a velvety spice linger beautifully.

Douglas Laing

Douglas Laing & Co. is one of the most respected independent bottlers in the whisky world. With a history dating back to 1948 and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, the company continues to offer whiskies of exceptional quality. Their broad portfolio, which includes both single cask and small batch releases, makes Douglas Laing a favourite among whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it is a rare XOP bottling or a characterful blended malt like Big Peat, Douglas Laing offers a unique and authentic whisky experience.

History

Douglas Laing & Co. was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing in Glasgow, Scotland. The company began as a dealer and blender of whisky, but soon focused on selecting and bottling single cask and small batch whiskies.

Douglas Laing has always remained a family business, with the knowledge and passion for whisky passed from generation to generation. After Fred Douglas Laing, the company was run by his son, Fred Laing Jr, and later Fred's daughter Cara Laing and her husband Chris Leggat also joined the company.