This isn’t just a bundle, it’s a back to back cask showdown from Douglas Laing’s most playful whisky personalities. One finishes bold in southern French wine barrels, the other hits hard with winter proof strength and sweet spice. Together, they’re a limited edition duo made for those who live for flavor and chase down the unexpected.

Epicurean Rivesaltes Cask + Scallywag Cask Strength Winter Edition (2 Bottles) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Lowland + Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whiskies
ABV: 48% (Epicurean) / 52.5% (Scallywag) | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml each

Tasting Profile
Epicurean Rivesaltes Cask Finish
Nose: White peach, citrus zest, and floral honey, with hints of toffee and French oak.
Palate: Fresh and vibrant. Stone fruits, shortbread, vanilla crème, and grape must play over a soft, silky malt base.
Finish: Elegant and slightly nutty, with lingering sweetness and orchard fruit.

Scallywag Cask Strength “Winter Edition”
Nose: Christmas cake, molasses, roasted hazelnuts, and thick sherry warmth.
Palate: Rich and bold. Dark chocolate, cinnamon spice, black cherries, and chewy malt explode across the palate.
Finish: Long, fiery, and full of winter spice. A high-proof finish that doesn’t let go easily.

Production Details
The Epicurean is a Lowland blended malt finished in Rivesaltes sweet wine casks from southern France, delivering light elegance and fruit-forward charm. Scallywag is a Speyside blended malt bottled at cask strength, exclusively matured in sherry butts for bold winter character. Both non-chill filtered, both limited in release, and both bottled with flair.

Perfect For
Tasting flights with friends, collectors who appreciate cask variety, or anyone building a curated shelf of seasonal and wine-finished rarities. It’s a duo made for both fire-side warmth and early evening aperitifs.

Expert Notes
Douglas Laing continues to push the boundaries of cask play through its Remarkable Regional Malts series. This bundle is a celebration of both contrast and craftsmanship, one light and nuanced, the other rich and roaring.

Customer Reviews
“Scallywag is a winter beast. Epicurean’s like sunshine in a glass.”   Dante R., BGC
“Two bottles, two moods. Perfect for my whisky nights.”   Eliza M., Tagaytay
“Wine cask and cask strength? Yes, please.”   Tom L., Cebu

Interesting Fact
Rivesaltes is a fortified wine from the Languedoc region in France, rarely used for whisky finishing, but prized for its sweet, nutty, and oxidative character, giving Epicurean a unique aromatic edge.

Serving Suggestions
Epicurean: serve neat or lightly chilled for aperitif style sipping. Try it with fresh seafood or cheese boards.
Scallywag: serve neat and let it breathe or add a few drops of water to soften the fire. Pair with gingerbread, fruitcake, or spiced meats.

Distillery Background
Douglas Laing is an independent bottler founded in 1948, known for transparency, cask integrity, and character driven blended malts. The Remarkable Regional Malts lineup captures the soul of Scotland’s regions, bottled with storytelling, bold finishes, and zero compromises.