Glenn Scotia

The 48-year-old Glen Scotia was distilled on 28 December 1974. It was first matured in a traditional combination of refill and first-fill Bourbon casks.
After forty-three years of gentle rest to develop its complex character, this exceptional single malt was transferred to a first-fill Oloroso hogshead for a further five years, where it acquired its delicately fragrant floral and orange-citrus notes that transport us from Campbeltown to the cathedral-like sherry bodegas of Spain.
To add a further dimension to this already refined and delicate whisky, the whisky was then matured for a further six months in an ex-Pedro Ximénez hogshead, adding further subtly sweet layers of syrup and orange marmalade to the subtly savoury and maritime character of the distillery.

The result is a single malt of exceptional character, a Spanish symphony of flavours interwoven with Campbeltown's signature coastal taste.

Nose: Sweet citrus notes of Seville orange, pineapple, salty coastal notes, green herbs, bay leaf, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Palate: Elegant mouthfeel with layers of demerara sugar and syrupy sweetness, with orange marmalade, red apple, sultanas and raisins, some dried peel and spicy cinnamon.
Finish: Long finish with melted brown sugar and stone fruit, apricot and peach.

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Glen Scotia 15 Year Old is an exceptional single malt whisky. Gently matured in the finest American oak casks, hand-picked by Master Blender Michael Henry, you will discover subtle notes of sea spray, caramel and spicy aromatic fruits.

Nose: citrus peel, ginger and biscuits. Sweet and with great depth. Flavours of apricot develop and then drift towards fruit salad. After a while, the wood comes to the fore and a drop of water helps to bring out the cooked fruit.
Palate : A complex palate, which after the first impression suggests fruitier flavours, is greeted by a surprisingly dry element. The palate fills out as the first impression of the nose fades. The addition of water brings out the caramelised elements you would expect from a 15 year old whisky.
Finish: Strong and slightly dry.

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The 18-year-old Glen Scotia first matured in refill bourbon casks and American oak refill casks before our Malt Master selected the best casks and blended them together for a twelve-month finish in first fill Oloroso casks.

Nose: Crisp saltiness, fragrant floral notes and thick, sweet toffee.
Palate: Rich, deep fruit flavours of vanilla, apricot and pineapple, plump sultanas.
Finish: Long and dry with soft, warming spice.

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Glen Scotia 10 year old is an unpeated Campbeltown malt, fully matured in first-fill bourbon casks.

All the classic Campbeltown characteristics can be found in this wonderful whisky: gentle sea breeze, green fruits with a hint of citrus, creamy vanilla and a gentle spiciness.

Nose: Sea breeze and sliced apple with lemon zest and toasted oak.
Palate: Melted brown sugar, orange marmalade and tangy pineapple with creamy oak and vanilla.
Finish: Long with mild ground ginger and cinnamon spiciness.

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The whisky was gently matured in barrels made from the best American oak and refined with a first fill bourbon finish before bottling.

The characteristic bouquet shows notes of vanilla oak, mixed with subtle hints of sea spray and spicy aromatic fruits.

Nose: A refreshing breeze from the Atlantic provides a strong maritime influence.
Palate: Red apple and tangy orange peel with vanilla syrup and caramel sweetness.
Finish: Long aftertaste of sea salt with a spicy note of ground ginger.

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Glen Scotia Victoriana is a modern interpretation of the classic Victorian Campbeltown malt. Distilled in small batches and bottled in casks at 54.2% ABV, it is full-bodied and has a long, wonderfully smooth finish. Each cask is hand selected to ensure this amazing whisky truly reflects why Campbeltown is known as the 'Victorian Whisky Capital of the World'.

Nose: Elegant nose with a hint of oak dominating the bouquet.
Interesting notes of crème brûlée leading into luscious caramelised fruit and finally polished oak
Palate: Sweet and concentrated attack with jammy blackcurrant fruit notes.
Finish: Clean and initially sweet.

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Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour is a classic Campbeltown single malt from one of only three distilleries still distilling single malts in this famous fifth whisky region. Matured in 100% first fill bourbon casks with a slightly peaty character that emphasises the maritime character of Glen Scotia single malts.

Nose: Salty spray, floral notes of violets, lavender and vanilla.
Palate: Fruity and sweet. Delicate peach and green apple, followed by toffee and vanilla custard.
Finish: Dry, medium length. Spicy peat rounds off the maritime character.

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This whisky from cask 23/390-8 was bottled exclusively by Glen Scotia for Vienna Distribution / Salud Spirits Austria in 2023 and is strictly limited to 231 bottles.

It is an unpeated and non-chill-filtered whisky matured for seven years in a first-fill Jamaican rum cask at cask strength of selected quality, with flavours ranging from rum-soaked sultanas and candied ginger to sweet caramel sauce, green apple and vanilla cream to a pleasant oak note.

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The centre of Campbeltown market is the "Campbeltown Market cross" and each print in this five-part series is inspired by the saints and animals engraved on the cross.

No. 1 - The Mermaid: Glen Scotia's whisky is strongly characterised by its coastal climate.
Whether genuine or just the result of too many drinks, the sighting of mermaids on the coast is a recurring theme, especially in the 1800s when distilling reached new heights here.

In memory of this time, Glen Scotia has selected an unpeated, floral and delicate 12-year-old single malt whisky and matured it for eight months in Palo Cortado sherry casks - a rare choice, almost as special as mermaids.‍A sweet, nutty character interwoven with subtle nuances, the refreshing breeze of the Atlantic on the nose and the typical saltiness on the palate.

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