The Aberdeenshire-based independent Scotch whisky producer Little Brown Dog has announced the launch of its first-ever core range expression, marking what the company describes as its most important release in eight years of business.

Little Brown Dog – Aberdeenshire Single Malt: Batch One (46% ABV) is a 12 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled at Glen Garioch Distillery and matured in a combination of 60% first-fill Bourbon barrels and 40% Oloroso and PX Sherry casks.

This latest release represents a major milestone for the Aberdeenshire-based business and a significant step in its evolution from cult independent bottler to an established name in modern Scotch whisky.

The launch follows the sell-out success of Little Brown Dog’s pre-production preview, with the first 500 bottles selling out almost immediately and generating strong demand from whisky drinkers and collectors alike.

The release also introduces a new visual identity for Little Brown Dog’s core range, inspired by the silhouette of Bennachie, the iconic hill visible from the gates of the company’s distillery and bonded warehouse. The design incorporates personal touches, including Peedie – the real little brown dog – hidden within the barley fields, alongside a farm gate and an LBD cask.

Founded in 2018 by Andrew Smith and Chris Reid, Little Brown Dog is an independent bottler and micro-distillery based in rural Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Built on a shared passion for flavour, transparency and craftsmanship, the company has earned a loyal following for its characterful single cask whiskies, small-batch releases and innovative spirits.

Commenting on the launch, Andrew Smith, said: “This is a huge moment for us and genuinely our most important release in eight years of business. We’ve taken our time because we wanted to create something that truly represents Aberdeenshire and everything we care about as whisky makers. It had to be honest, flavour-led and fairly priced – a whisky people would want to open, share and come back to.”

Limited to 2,000 bottles, Little Brown Dog – Aberdeenshire Single Malt: Batch One will be available later this month from selected specialist retailers for a RRP of £50.00. Batches Two and Three will follow later this year.