ABV |
54.7% |
LOCATION |
Campbeltown, Scotland |
TYPE |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
MADE BY |
Iain McAlister, distillery manager
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COCKTAIL IDEAS |
Peach Highball |
FLAVOUR CAMPS |
Fruity |
Notes of |
  
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ABOUT ME |
The Kintyre peninsula on Scotland’s west coast is home to Campbeltown, Scotch whisky’s smallest region. In the mid-1800s this small fishing town was known as the centre of Scotland’s whisky production, with over 29 distilleries operating. Today just three have survived.
Glen Scotia is one of those distilleries whose imposing grey stone walls have weathered the storms of Campbeltown’s boom and bust periods. While much has changed for this distillery over the decades its operation remains traditional, its stills continuing to produce an oily, maritime and sometimes peated spirit that’s reflective of its 19th century roots.
This is the second time Glen Scotia’s Campbeltown Malts Festival Edition has featured in OurWhisky’s tasting packs. Last year we tasted the 2022 edition, an 8-year-old heavily peated whisky finished in ex-Pedro Ximinez hogsheads.
This year’s festival release is something quite special: an 11-year-old lightly peated malt finished for 12 months in white port casks – the first time white port has been used to mature Glen Scotia.
These casks divulge rich layers of juicy white peach, figs and apricots on top of Glen Scotia’s signature fruity, mineralic and softly smoky character. A silky, fruity and moreish whisky if ever we tried one!
It also accompanies the Glen Scotia Whisky Experiment, a virtual and unconventional tasting experience co-hosted by distillery manager Iain McAlister and OurWhisky founder Becky Paskin. Check out the Glen Scotia website to experience the unexpected and discover how your sense of taste can be manipulated by your environment.
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