Scallywag 13, Douglas Laing, Speyside Blended Malt, 46% abv.

Scallywag is the Speyside component in the Remarkable Regional Malts series from Douglas Laing. Supposedly the blend includes Mortlach, Macallan, Inchgower, Dailuaine, and Glenrothes. I couldn't get confirmation, but I would assume this version has the same small batch Scallywag blend compnents that have matured for at least 13 years.

Nose: ginger, light grapes, wax, light sherry notes.

Palate: quite sweet, caramel, pudding, brown sugar, abv spice, light to well bodied. A few drops of water brings out and emphasizes the sweetness and some old steamed lotus leaves.

Finish: moderate, warming, caramelized sugar. A few drops of water makes the finish more hot.

This feels like a light sherry cask finished malt. Nothing complex. The palate and finish are very good for such a young whisky, warm and not too sweet. Unfortunately the nose was too light. A very good daily drinker. I seem to prefer Scallywag and Rock Oystet over Timorous Beastie and Epicurean. Had this at Slainte mhath bar in Busan, South Korea.

Grade: C+

Whiskyanalysis.com, 8.87 ± 0.05 on 4 reviews
Whiskyfun.com, Serge Valentin, sgp:461, 86 points
Scotchwhisky, Becky Paskin, 78 points
Whisky advocate, Jonny McCormick, 89 points

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