Scarabus
Sherry Cask Edition
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islay
Created by Hunter Laing, Scarabus is an Islay Single Malt for the curious and detail-oriented. It offers a bold and honest whisky with a touch of mystery. The brand evokes a sense of discovery with the tagline "only those who seek shall find" and the enigmatic symbols on its label. Inspired by Islay native John Francis Campbell, who invented the sunshine recorder and collected Celtic folklore, the design reflects a...
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Created by Hunter Laing, Scarabus is an Islay Single Malt for the curious and detail-oriented. It offers a bold and honest whisky with a touch of mystery. The brand evokes a sense of discovery with the tagline "only those who seek shall find" and the enigmatic symbols on its label. Inspired by Islay native John Francis Campbell, who invented the sunshine recorder and collected Celtic folklore, the design reflects a rich heritage.
Scarabus, named after a mystical area on the Isle of Islay, translates to "a rocky place" in Old Norse. It dates back to the 13th century. They bottle each expression without colouring or chill-filtration.
Hunter Laing is a family-owned independent bottler of Scotch whisky, based in Glasgow. Founded in 2013 by Stewart Laing and his sons, Andrew and Scott, the company specialises in selecting and bottling rare and high-quality single malt and blended Scotch whiskies. The company also owns and operates Islay's newest distillery, Ardnahoe, who's inaugural release came in 2024.
This limited edition Scarabus bottling has been matured in 1st fill Sherry Casks. It also includes some whisky matured entirely in select first-fill Oloroso Sherry Casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Intensely sweet with notes of Seville orange, raspberries and marzipan paired with earthy peat, salted caramel, and ash. A long, lingering finish with a pleasant sweetness.
Scarabus, named after a mystical area on the Isle of Islay, translates to "a rocky place" in Old Norse. It dates back to the 13th century. They bottle each expression without colouring or chill-filtration.
Hunter Laing is a family-owned independent bottler of Scotch whisky, based in Glasgow. Founded in 2013 by Stewart Laing and his sons, Andrew and Scott, the company specialises in selecting and bottling rare and high-quality single malt and blended Scotch whiskies. The company also owns and operates Islay's newest distillery, Ardnahoe, who's inaugural release came in 2024.
This limited edition Scarabus bottling has been matured in 1st fill Sherry Casks. It also includes some whisky matured entirely in select first-fill Oloroso Sherry Casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Intensely sweet with notes of Seville orange, raspberries and marzipan paired with earthy peat, salted caramel, and ash. A long, lingering finish with a pleasant sweetness.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig