LeeEvolved
Glen Scotia Victoriana
Single Malt — Campbeltown, Scotland
Reviewed
September 9, 2018 (edited November 1, 2022)
Here’s another bonus sample from the distillery tour: Campbeltown’s Glen Scotia. This is a tasty, NAS called Victoriana. It was sent by my friend Jason, aka @Telex. It’s 51.5% ABV and is shiny gold with runny, thin legs.
The nose is rich caramel and light smoke. There’s a lovely maple syrup note holding the nose up, along with juicy fruit gum flavors and hints of heat from the ABV. The palate is more maple and caramel, with youthful spirit and faint smoke. It’s constantly warming on the tongue with some sherry presence lingering into the finish. Speaking of finish- it’s long with a constant, mellow and warm malt note. Smooth, melted toffee squares dry and attach to the tongue and roof of your mouth. It’s a fantastic finish- maybe the best part of the dram IMO.
I really enjoyed this one. There’s not much complexity, but the toffee and warming aspects really make it feel luxurious and dessert-like. It’s a solid 4-4.25 stars. Thanks again, Jason. I really liked this one.
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@LeeEvolved Good review, and yes, the finish is very good. I'm particularly fond of this expression - maybe it's the name but when I first tasted it, it made me think of Dickensian Christmas feasts.
@PBMichiganWolverine - so, I should get on an airplane 6 times in one year? Haha, yeah right! I need for them to resume regular sailings of the QE 2.
Oh awesome Lee. I didn’t even know of its existence.
@LeeEvolved you should do a trifecta next year. Go to the Islay, Speyside , and Cambeltown festival
@Telex - I opened a bottle of their recent NAS the other day: 2018 Campbeltown Malt Festival. It’s an 8yo finished in Ruby Port barrels. It’s pretty solid, especially for a $55 bottle. I’ll save you a pour.
Glad you liked it! Glen Scotia is a real gem. Love their 15. Need to try their 18 someday.