Copper Dog Whisky, a golden liquid that encompasses the brazen ideas of Speyside, has been launched in by Diageo in India with an aim to revolutionise the consumption of single malts in the New Year.

Born out of the warm and mischievous atmosphere of the Copper Dog Pub in the Craigellachie Hotel, Speyside, this imperfect charm of a liquid is a unique blend of no fewer than eight single malt whiskies (including Knockando, Rose Isle and Inchgower), slowly marred together in old oak casks.

The whisky possesses caramelised sugars, soft fruits and a gentle wood presence with a creamy finish that enhances the subtle, distant spices of the liquid.

An integration of ripe orchard fruits (apples and pears), berries and a hint of citrus, layered above a background of sweet wood and creamy vanilla fudge, it contains a palate that has a rich creamy mouth feel that can be mixed in any way – but it should be preferred straight up or in a cocktail over the bar table.

The whisky was awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020. Each bottle (700 ml at 40% ABV) retails at Rs 6,800 in Bengaluru, Rs 5,500 in Mumbai and Rs 4,100 in Delhi.