Glen Scotia 15 Year

On the nose it presents itself wearing a very evident Bourbon robe, with marzipan, vanilla, apricot, freshly baked tart. Over time, the aromas grow and stratify, with a surge of fruit (peach, melon, yellow orange), lemon zest and a delicate coastal profile. Sprinkled with cinnamon. The palate turns out to be very saline, with a herbaceous and moist cut that clears the olfactory aromas, making the unfriendly soul of Glen Scotia a little rediscovered. Pepper, walnuts, touch of malt and smooth wood, ginger, light bitter undertone. Lemon. The contrast between palate and smell when drinking is in some ways unsettling, it almost seems to be with two different whiskeys, practically a bipolar distillate. Underneath, but just underneath, there is also a hint of peaty smoke, but the time to notice it is already gone. Rather long, dry, herbaceous and lemon-like finish, with wood, spices and a hint of orange. It is a drink so unconventional that it is fun! Definitely not easy, probably repelling for some, but really fun and original.

More on the rich end in terms of dark fruit. An overall solid dram, but the least impressive of the Campbeltown Scotches.

Very much enjoyed this while sitting fireside.. acquired in Loch Lomond, Scotland.