Glen Scotia

A sibling to the classic Double Cask from Glen Scotia, this new expression sees the distillery's unpeated spirit matured initially in American oak barrels, before spending a final 6 months in ex-Demerara rum casks. The initial aroma is like boiling sugar for sweeties, with a soft molasses and tropical fruit character. A maritime note of sea-spray adds a lifting salinity that shifts to wood spices in the finish.

Situated at the foot of the Kintyre peninsula in the historic whisky producing region of Campbeltown, Glen Scotia has had a bit of a make-over of late with the release of three impressive new expressions. The 'Double Cask' is Finished in a selection of first fill bourbon and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. The nose is an intriguing combination of rich fudge, fresh orchard fruit and a sort of dusty earthy note that is quite typical of the distillery. Oily on the palate with rich vanilla and more fudge, it has a slight briny character with a touch of warming spiced fruit developing.

Taking inspiration from the Campbeltown Market Cross and the characters emblazoned on it, this release is named for the iconic maritime myth, the Mermaid. Made from unpeated barley and finished in Palo Cortado ex-sherry casks, this is a drier, floral and decidedly coastal expression. A swirling nose of dry seaweed, sea salt gives way to rich apple tart with caramel. The finish is long and with a savoury , coastal undertone.

This brand-new expression from the Glen Scotia distillery was made entirely from unpeated barley and matured for 10 years in ex-bourbon American oak casks. The distillery's home by the sea brings a maritime character to the aroma, with sea-spray saltiness. Flavours of sweet apple, brown sugar and mellow spices join in, with a creme caramel / vanilla'd tone from the wood. A great introduction to one of the most acclaimed distilleries in Scotland

A new addition to the Glen Scotia range, this 21 year old has been matured in refill American oak casks before a final six month finishing period in ex-Oloroso sherry casks. A sweet, salty and spicy combination to start, with baked red apples, vanilla and toffee all joining a tang of sea-side warehouses, earthy & elemental. More exotic baking spices come through, adding an earthy and woody depth.

This 25 year old whisky from Glen Scotia distillery perfectly represents the Campbeltown region. This Glen Scotia has been aged for 25 years in American oak casks, which has produced a whisky that is fresh with a touch of sweetness, balanced out by a hint of sea spray and a wisp of smoke. Beautifully represented in a tall elegant bottle matched by a wooden box, this whisky truly has a bit of everything to offer.