It’s a Speyside sherry bomb with pedigree. Scallywag 12 Year Old Cask Strength is a limited edition release aged entirely in Spanish sherry butts, bottled at full strength, and unleashed without chill filtration. It’s dessert, spice, and structure, all dialed up to eleven.

Douglas Laing – Scallywag 12 Year Old Cask Strength (Limited Edition) 100% Sherry 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 53.6% (may vary by batch) | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Rich layers of raisins, cinnamon sticks, roasted walnuts, and dark fruit compote, like a Christmas pudding fresh from the oven.
Palate: Big and chewy. Toffee, gingerbread, red berries, and dark chocolate flood the palate, wrapped in bold malt and punchy spice.
Finish: Long, warming, and indulgent. Treacle, fig, and baking spice linger with satisfying weight and complexity.

Production Details
This limited edition is aged for 12 years exclusively in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts. Bottled at natural cask strength, non chill filtered, and natural in color. A pure Speyside malt blend drawn from select family run distilleries, crafted in small batches for sherry lovers who like it loud.

Perfect For
Cold evenings, holiday gifting, or sherry fans chasing deeper flavor. A dram to linger over, preferably by candlelight or fire.

Expert Notes
Scallywag’s core expression is already beloved for its sherry influence but this 12 Year Cask Strength is a turbocharged version with greater richness and intensity. A favorite among those who want their Speyside with more body and spice.

Customer Reviews
“Massive flavor and serious charm. Sherry lovers, don’t sleep on this.”   Paolo G., QC
“Feels like liquid fruitcake in the best way possible.”   Ann L., Makati
“Bold, dark, and festive. My favorite Scallywag release to date.”   Drew M., Cebu

Interesting Fact
The Scallywag mascot, a fox terrier, was based on the Laing family dog. The 12 Year Old wears a golden monocle on the label, signaling its refined age and small batch exclusivity.

Serving Suggestions
Neat or with a splash of water to tease out dried fruit and oak. Perfect with aged cheeses, spiced nuts, or a slice of fig tart. Also stunning in a high-proof sherry Old Fashioned.

Distillery Background
Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts celebrate Scotland’s whisky regions with bold blended malts. Scallywag is their Speyside icon, sweet, rich, and unmistakably sherried. The 12 Year Cask Strength is its limited edition alter ego: matured longer, bottled stronger, and designed to impress.