Copper Dog is a blend of 8 single malt scotch whiskies, all from the Speyside region of Scotland. It is produced in association with the pub that shares its name, located in the historic Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside. The name of both the whisky and the pub refer to a makeshift device once used by distillery workers to illicitly sample and carry whisky from maturing casks. The whisky has no age statement, and is bottled at the legal minimum 40% ABV. There is little information about the source whiskies, except that they come from a variety of cask types and are married in ex-bourbon hogsheads. Rumor has it that Knockando, Roseisle and Inchgower are included.

Nose: Lemony, with a strong scent of lemon peel, tart – but sweet – malt

Palate: Lemonade, roasted peanuts, and toast. A total absence of tongue burn. 

Finish: Short. Slightly bitter, with a lot of charcoal. This is balanced somewhat by nutty, sweet malt… like peanut butter-flavored candies.