Scallywag Whisky Unveils 6^th Annual Chocolate Bottling

Douglas Laing today unveils their latest Scallywag, The Chocolate Edition 100% Sherry Cask Matured Limited Edition Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky. This special release marks the 6^th annual ‘Chocolate’ bottling from the Scallywag brand.

The original Scallywag, a Small Batch bottling within Douglas Laing’s “Remarkable Regional Malts” range, launched in 2013 and is expertly crafted using only the finest3 Speyside Single Cask Single Malts from the region.

This latest addition to the Chocolate Series marries together a selection of Douglas Laing’s most cocoa-reminiscent Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso Sherry casks, with the resulting spirit showcasing a “striking natural burnt sienna colour”. With delectable notes of “velvety dark chocolate, rich red berries and buttery caramels”, this full-bodied dram has been bottled at a high alcohol strength of 48% and is proudly without colouring or chill-filtration.

The packaging displays a bespoke hand-drawn illustration from Douglas Laing’s Head of Creative, Claire Coetzee, complemented by a premium bronze foil detailing to deliver a luxurious look and feel.

Commenting on the new release, Scott Morrison, Brand Manager said:

“This special bottling is certainly one that we have a lot of fun with each year as we strive for chocolate perfection. It’s been great to watch the series grow in popularity and demand over the years, going from 300 bottles in 2018 to our now 4,200 bottles sixth annual release. Featuring a phenomenal hand-drawn design combined with the exceptionally moreish liquid, this bottling is a truly special offering, and we can’t wait for people to enjoy it!”

The new release is strictly limited to just 700 cases / 4,200 bottles globally. Scallywag The Chocolate edition is expected to retail at £60.00 / €68.00 in Europe and Asia Pacific. In line with the Douglas Laing family philosophy to offer Scotch Whisky “as natural as it gets”, this latest release is proudly offered without colouring or chill filtration.

About Scallywag

Facebook: /scallywagwhisky
Instagram: @scallywagwhiskyA marriage of Single Cask Single Malts, only from the Speyside region of Scotland, Scallywag is matured predominantly in Sherry casks, affording the spirit a rich, dark colour and a deliciously fruity, chocolatey flavour profile. The multi-award winning Scotch Whisky belongs to Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts – “the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions” – also encompassing The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Island (from the Islands) and Big Peat (Islay).

About Douglas Laing:

www.douglaslaing.com

Twitter: @DLaingWhisky
Facebook: @douglaslaingwhisky
Instagram: @dlaingwhisky

Douglas Laing & Co. is a leading independent Scotch Whisky distiller, blender and bottler specialising in the selection and release of Single Cask Single and Small Batch Malt Scotch Whiskies.

The company was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948 and is still owned and run by the Laing family – Fred Laing Jr and his daughter Cara Laing.

The company philosophy is to bottle the way the distiller intended – at a high strength and without chill-filtration to preserve the robust and unique character of the Whisky. Douglas Laing’s industry reputation and many awards is testament to this ethos.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts, the Ultimate Distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions, encompasses The Epicurean Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Timorous Beastie (Highlands), Scallywag (Speyside), The Gauldrons (Campbeltown), Rock Islands (Islands) and Big Peat (Islay). Beyond its Blended Malts expertise, the award-winning Douglas Laing portfolio also includes Provenance, Premier Barrel, Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular, collectively known as the firm’s “Exceptional Single Casks”.

One of our favourite summer serves, a whisky Highball is ideal for leisurely sipping on a summer’s night. Its versatility means it can pair with a wide range of foods and is a particularly delicious companion for a BBQ.

2 oz/50ml of Artist Blend or Glasgow Blend
4-6 oz/100-150ml of sparkling water/soda water
Lemon peel to garnish

Build in an ice-filled highball glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

For a twist, why not experiment with the bottled iceless Highball? Assemble the whisky and sparkling water/soda water in a swing-top bottle and store in the fridge with your glassware (even better, pop your glass in the freezer!) and serve like beer when ready to drink.

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A smoothly complex dried fruits expression

Rich with the flavours of dried fruits, soft vanilla and warm wood spice, these special barrels contribute beautiful characteristics to our blended malt Scotch. A blend of fine single malts has been filled into hand-selected ex-Madeira wine casks to marry with the oak for a rich, warm finish. Each cask is imbued with character from years of holding Madeira wine under the intense sun of Portugal’s renowned wine-producing island.

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Nose Aromas of sun-baked peaches, dried apricot and succulent nectarines

Palate Orange oil, sumptuous rich vanilla and caramelised sugar

Finish Complex spices, toasted saffron and crystalised ginger

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Nikka Rare Old Super Whisky

Nikka Super Rare old is a blended whisky containing a large proportion of Yoichi and Miyagikyo malt whiskies.

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With summer on the horizon, we’re looking to shake the senses and embrace the rising temperature by enjoying our whisky outdoors or within a tasty cocktail concoction. Our NEW Outturn is available this Friday bursting with fresh flavours and inspiration.

Click over to our website now to browse these brilliant bottlings ahead of the release at 9am on Friday, 2 June OR keep on scrolling for some sizzling summer suggestions. AND don’t miss our NEW edition of Unfiltered, also available to READ ONLINE NOW.

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RAREST BOTTLE OF GLEN GRANT WHISKY TO BE AUCTIONED AT BONHAMS SKINNER

A bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Glen Grant 1948 72 Years Old, estimated at $70,000 – 100,000.

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Boston – Bonhams Skinner will present one of the rarest bottles of Scotch Whiskies, Gordon & MacPhail’s Glen Grant 1948 72-year-old, at its Rare Spirits sale from June 19 – 29. One of the oldest and greatest Scotch single malts of all time, this is the first time this bottling has been offered at auction in the United States. It is estimated at $70,000 – 100,000.

Built in 1839, Glen Grant is one of the most recognized distilleries in Speyside, the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland. Their 72-Year-Old whisky was distilled in 1948, matured in an American oak ex-Sherry cask, and bottled in 2020. The cask produced on 290 bottles and the whisky is housed in a hand cut Dartington Crystal decanter. It was awarded the World’s Finest Single Cask and the 2022 Scottish Single Malt Whisky of the Year.

A three-bottle set of Brora Triptych single malt Scotch Whisky, estimated at $25,000 – 35,000.

Additional highlights of the sale:

• A three-bottle set of Brora Triptych single malt Scotch Whisky, estimated at $25,000 – 35,000.
• A bottle of Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash released in 2022, estimated at $12,000 – 18,000.
• Eight bottles of Austin Nichols Wild Turkey “Cheesy Gold Foil”, bottled between 1985 and 1993, estimated at $7,000 – 11,000.
• A bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 7 Years Old Whiskey, estimated at $7,000 – 10,000.

Sale: Rare Spirits Location: Boston Date: June 19 – 29

Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, collectors’ cars and a luxury division, which includes jewellery, designer fashion, watches, wine, and whisky. In 2021 and 2022, Bonhams made a number of important acquisitions which form the wider Bonhams network. These include: Bukowskis, Bruun Rasmussen, Bonhams Skinner, and Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr.

There are 14 salerooms around the globe: UK: New Bond Street, London; Knightsbridge, London; Edinburgh. US: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Marlborough. Hong Kong: Admiralty. France: Avenue Hoche, Paris; Rue de la Paix, Paris. Belgium: Brussels; Denmark: Copenhagen. Sweden: Stockholm and Australia: Sydney.

With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 60+ specialist areas.

In 2022, Bonhams held a number of important auctions and offered landmark single-owner collections, including the white glove sales of Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection, Sir Terence Conran: The Contents of Barton Court, Personal Property of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and The Robert & Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection of Asian Art: A Century of Collecting. Other notable single-owner sales included Style and Substance: The Collection of George and Charlotte Shultz and The Claude de Marteau Collection.

Top lots for 2022 included a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder (Sold for US$4,185,000), a pair of blue and white octagonal candlesticks (Sold for HK$30,453,00/ US$3,911,913), La femme en rouge au fond bleu by Chaïm Soutine (Sold for £1,842,300/ US$2,236,940), and a rare emerald and diamond Cartier bracelet (Sold for US$3,240,375).

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For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

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Bukowskis

Established in 1870, Bukowskis offers fine art and collectables from its saleroom in Stockholm as well as online. In 2021, it sold 11 of the 15 most valuable artworks in the Swedish market – achieving the highest price for a Swedish artwork ever sold at auction – while their innovative digital presence attracts more than one million users every month.

Bruun Rasmussen

From its Copenhagen saleroom and online, Bruun Rasmussen sells more than 75,000 lots each year across categories from furniture, paintings and modern design to silver, wine and collector’s items such as books, arms and armour, stamps and coins.

Bonhams Skinner

Renowned New England auction house Bonhams Skinner holds some 80 auctions a year in 20 collecting categories – including Americana, fine art, collectables and wine, and ranging from fine violins to contemporary paintings – at its salerooms in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, as well as on its highly effective digital platform for online sales.

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr

Established in 1973, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr is famous throughout the auction world for its high-profile single-owner sales. With salerooms in Paris and Brussels, it holds auctions in more than a dozen categories, including fine art, haute couture, Asian art, collectable cars, jewellery, watches and more.

May 2023 Auction // 26.05.23 –05.06.23

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Our May Auction. Featuring over 7,500 rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.

This month we feature an array of amazing bottles, from an extensive collection of the Ichiro’s Malt ‘Card’ Series bottlings to stunning expressions of old & modern Glendronach, and some incredibly rare American whiskeys, some available at online auction for the very first time!

Whisky Investors Charity Auction: We’re delighted to support the Whisky Investors in raising funds for those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey & Syria in our May auction. Read more here and please bid generously!

Browse our live auction.

Bid on 35 lots from the legendary Ichiro’s Malt ‘Card’ series.

Want to learn more about the series? Read our complete guide to the series here.

Over 800 lots of rare American Whiskey, including the near-mythical D.H. Cromwell 15 Year Old & Boone’s Knoll 1974 16 Year Old

Discover a collection of legendary 1960s single malt Scotch

150+ Highland Park lots, including rare 1960s Cadenhead’s bottlings.

Read our Complete Guide to Highland Park and our exclusive interview with Olivier Humbrecht, Highland Park collector.

Sensational independent releases from James MacArthur

Whisky & Rum Investors Charity Auction in aid of DEC Turkey-Syria Appeal

Charity lots include a selection of bottles signed by master distillers at popular distilleries, a rare 1970s Glenfarclas 8-Year-Old and a Duty Paid Sample bottling of Springbank. There is also a very special 22-Year-Old Glenfiddich selected by Brian Kinsman, limited to just 36 bottles. Read more here and please bid generously!

Interested in selling in our next auction? Fill out our Seller Form today.

AWARDED DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR AND WHISKY OF THE YEAR

We are incredibly honored and humbled to announce that we have been awarded “Distillery of the Year” and “Whisky of the Year” by the London Spirits Competition!

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive to create exceptional whiskies.

We are grateful for the support of our loyal customers, who have helped us achieve this milestone. We promise to continue pushing the boundaries of the American Single Malt industry and delivering unforgettable experiences to those who appreciate fine whisky.

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Founders Private Cellar – 15 Year Old Madeira Cask

Our Founder’s Private Cellar bottlings are rarely released and have therefore become highly sought after. These occasional launches are of whisky exclusively from the Nelstrop family’s private collection of whisky casks. There is never more than one of any cask expression and so a bottling results in a release of whisky that is incredibly rare.

Every bottle is packaged with an exceptional collector’s presentation box compete with the Founders story. The whisky that was chosen for this bottling was distilled in 2007, is unpeated and was put in a Madeira cask where it has stayed ever since.

 Non chill filtered. Natural colouring.

58.1% ABV

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