Press Release..

Douglas Laing’s Unveils Scallywag “Chocolate Edition” Speyside Malt in line with World Chocolate Day. 

As thousands around the world prepare to mark World Chocolate Day on July 7th, Douglas Laing & Co, leading independent Scotch Whisky firm, reveals Scallywag’s Chocolate Edition, a limited edition within the Scallywag Speyside Malt range, exclusively for DouglasLaing.com. 

Matured predominantly in Spanish Sherry butts, the resulting Malt Whisky has a deep cocoa and red fruit character, which inspired the creation of this bottling marking World Chocolate Day. Just 300 bottles are available, each one individually numbered and packaged with a gold foiled label and printed gift bag. The mouth-watering label design features the much-loved Scallywag Fox Terrier amidst a tantalisingly tempting melted chocolate backdrop, said to reflect the mocha-rich and decadent spirit inside. In line with the family firm’s ethos to bottle Scotch Whisky “as natural as it gets”, the latest release is proudly offered without chill-filtration and at high strength of 48% alcohol.

Cara Laing, self-confessed sweet tooth and Director of Whisky in the family business, comments on the special bottling:

“The unique recipe that Fred and I have created for our latest release combines heavily Sherried Single Malts exclusively from Speyside Distilleries. Dram-packed with decadent notes of rich mocha, caramelised nuts and dark chocolate shavings, it’s a wonderful Whisky for World Chocolate Day, and indeed any special occasion!”

The team at Douglas Laing suggest pairing their latest Scallywag edition with your favourite chocolate-based indulgence to further enhance the character and depth of Scallywag’s Chocolate Edition.