Glen Scotia Double Cask is a Campbeltown single malt matured in first-fill bourbon casks and finished for twelve months in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).
It is a superb introduction to the Glen Scotia range for whisky explorers and a perfect demonstration that age is no indication of character. The expression is crafted to capture Campbeltown's maritime origins and the town's history of exotic casks arriving through its harbour: the bourbon barrels give a sweet foundation and creamy texture, and the PX finish adds rich, spicy fruit.
Initially it is all crème caramel, caramelised fruit sugars, toffee and fudge before apple and peach appear, with a charred bourbon note and a pleasing dusty dryness in time. The palate starts sweet and fat with good mid-palate weight, toffee, dark fruit and warming spice, and a gentle maritime character runs throughout.
Presented in its box, it makes a fine gift for malt lovers.
Campbeltown, on the Kintyre Peninsula, was once called the whisky capital of the world, with more than thirty distilleries; today only a handful remain, and Glen Scotia is one of them.
Pedro Ximénez is the richest, sweetest style of sherry, and a finish in its casks adds dried fruit, raisin and spice to a whisky.
First-fill bourbon casks have held bourbon only once before, so they give plenty of vanilla and creamy sweetness.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Crème caramel, toffee, fudge, apple and peach.
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Palate: Sweet and rich: toffee, dark fruit and warm spice.
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Finish: Medium-long, fruit, spice and a coastal note.
Specifications
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Producer: Glen Scotia Distillery
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Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Cask / Finish: First-fill bourbon casks, 12-month PX sherry finish
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
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Size: 750ml, with box
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with sticky toffee pudding, dates or aged cheddar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it matured?
In first-fill bourbon casks, then 12 months in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
Where is it made?
In Campbeltown, Scotland.
What does it taste like?
Crème caramel, toffee, apple and peach, with spice.
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