(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual Glen Scotia Whisky Tasting, 27 May 2021. Hosted by GSC, with Iain McAlister, Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, as guest speaker). Nose: Fruit (apricot), salt/brine, marzipan/almonds, children’s sweets (strawberry caramel) Palate: Sweet vanilla, forest fruit, orange/citrus, salt/brine, spices (black pepper) Finish: Medium/long sweet finish, tobacco, leather, a little citrus, muddy/earthy/damp although dries on the aftertaste There’s the Campbeltown funk, moist and salty, but with a load of sweet forest fruit throughout. Refill bourbon hogsheads, American oak 5% peated Short Oloroso finish This is a whisky I tend to buy regularly both for myself and as gifts for whisky loving friends. It’s a great dram, and generally really good value, too. Came 5th out of the six drams, with 4% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 75% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.