Copper Dog Blended Malt Scotch

Copper Dog is a smooth, accessible blended malt Scotch whisky from Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside — a cocktail-ready blended malt assembling eight Speyside single malts for a clean, approachable, and mixable character that honours the hotel’s connection to the whisky heritage of the Speyside region.

The Copper Dog name references the old-fashioned term for a tube used to smuggle spirit from distilleries — a nod to the illicit distilling heritage of the Speyside region. The Craigellachie Hotel in the village of Craigellachie has a long connection to the Scotch whisky industry. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Copper Dog story?

A copper dog was a metal tube used by distillery workers to smuggle small amounts of spirit from the still house without detection — a nod to the illicit heritage of Speyside’s distilling traditions. The Craigellachie Hotel in the Speyside village of the same name uses this heritage as the basis for the brand.

Is Copper Dog good for cocktails?

Yes — specifically designed with cocktail use in mind. The accessible, clean Speyside blended malt character makes it excellent for highballs, whisky-forward cocktails, and casual mixing.