Copper Dog Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | 40% vol | 70cl | Combination of 8 Single Malts | Notes of Spice | Fruit & Vanilla | Speyside Whisky | Best Served Neat or in Cocktails

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Monkey Shoulder on the other hand is more fruity in nature, offering berry notes with hints of apricot and Manuka honey. It develops a smooth texture, balanced out with subtle nuances thanks to the addition of winter spices.

The idea for Copper Dog was born at the Craigellachie hotel, located in the heart of Speyside whisky country. Built in 1893, the hotel pub was a place frequented by local distillery workers and highland travellers who used to share their tales, including those about their copper dogs and smuggling. In 2014, Piers Adam bought the hotel and inspired by these stories, he named the hotel pub the Copper Dog and instigated the creation of a whisky of the same name. Bottled at 40% abv, the whisky combines eight Speyside single malts supplied by the world’s largest Scotch whisky producer Diageo, which has a minority shareholding in the brand. Speyside is considered to be the heart of Scotch whisky due to its close proximity to the River Spey, which offers a quality of water unlike any other water source found in Scotland. Additionally, many within the distilling community have been known to gather in Speyside for over 300 years. With a majority of whisky distilleries within a 20 mile radius, the hotel is an ideal location to stay when embarking on a Scottish Highlands distillery tour. It’s been said that local scotch makers themselves often stop in for a pint and a bite to eat at the Copper Dog pub.

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Copper Dog is inspired by the resourceful rascals of Speyside; distillery workers who fashioned ‘Copper Dogs’ out of scraps of metal and pennies to smuggle out the Scotch they made to enjoy with their friends and family. They called them Copper Dogs as they were their owners’ best friend, never leaving the master’s side.”

While they do not meet the technical definition of single malt, they offer a similar flavor profile and character to single malt, showcasing the quality and diversity of Scotch whisky production. Scotch Whisky 101Aside from the fact they are both from Speyside they are both named after aspects of the whisky industry in a nod to their heritage. Speyside whiskies offer a unique flavour profile, with their light and mellow reminder of honey, citrus fruits, vanilla, oak and smoke. They are often referred to as “sweet” or “smooth”, due to the low peatiness and smokiness. As such they make an ideal selection for either everyday drinking or introducing someone new to Scotch whisky. It is known for its distinct flavors and production methods. What are the main types of Scotch whisky?

Because Copper Dog is slightly more on the sweet side, it pairs well with dishes that have opposing flavours. For example, Copper Dog can be enjoyed with a rich and savoury steak tartare or a creamy pesto pasta dish. Pesto Pasta

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For this recipe you need to make sure you use glasses that can withstand very hot/boiling water or use mugs. Copper Dog is smooth, whisky, easy to drink both neat or mixed, with fruity flavours with a touch of vanilla and spices. Hot toddy ingredients The finish is short, leaving a bit of caramel and a lingering bitterness from the oak spice. My impression: With Water: Really? Water? Ok, I’ll try it for consistency’s sake… A scant few drops of water muddy the previously clear lemon note on the aroma, and predictably render the palate even more bland. I suppose there is an additional note of pound cake (or marshmallow?) on the tongue and finish, but it’s not worth the extra dilution.