Hud1865
Glen Scotia 25 Year
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed
January 11, 2018 (edited October 21, 2024)
So we've driven 200 miles from Talisker Distillery to Loch Lomond after hiking near Glenbrittle on Skye. Beautiful day and why not round the evening off with a Glen Scotia 25 year old, around $75 for a double here at the excellent Loch Lomond Arms.
Just what I needed - there is something about these Campbeltown boys'n'gals that imparts a subtle difference compared to other malts.
The NOSE is just superb, very rich, fruity, with hints of candy, cinnamon, but also summer berries. The PALATE, first I taste a huge burst of toffee- apple, then i taste almonds, finally summer-berries jam. The extra 7 years give it that additional depth to the liquid. The FINISH is body-warming as you would expect, gentle spiciness; it is long and delicious. Overall it brings on the mood of those summers we thought would never end, as you run and run to catch the sun but it's sinking! Delicious neat, perhaps 5 tiny drops of water at most - recommended! :)
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Excellent review! You brought me back to the motherland and did so concisely. I think your Campbeltown assessment is also spot on!
Good review, and yes, I get a sort of commonality between all 3 Campbeltown distilleries - not surprising with Springbank and Glengyle, of course, but much more unexpected with Glen Scotia. Love most their whiskies that I’ve tried, but never had this one. Must look out for a dram.