The finest casks are personally selected by our Master Blender and are vatted together for a 12 month finish in first fill Oloroso casks. Unpeated, floral, aromatic and elegant, with hints of sea spray and spice.
Records as far back as the 1800’s show that Campbeltown, like much of Scotland, has enjoyed a long-standing love affair with the use of sherry casks in whisky maturation. Given its fortunate location on the West Coast of Scotland and ease of access to the sea trading routes of the time, it is hardly surprising then that Campbeltown enjoyed the first choice of some of the finest sherry casks in the world. So it is fitting that one of our oldest and most refined expressions, the Glen Scotia 18-year-old, enjoys a lengthy twelve-month finish in Oloroso sherry casks, delivering a floral sweetness whilst never masking our renowned distillery character that lies beneath.
TASTING NOTES:
NOSE
An elegant nose with crisp saltiness, perfumed floral notes, sweet honey and salted caramel
TASTE
An incredibly smooth and rich palate, with fruity flavours and thick sweet toffee. Expect notes of apricots, pineapple and plump sultana, with a gentle warming spice throughout
FINISH
Long and dry, with gentle warming spice
OVERALL
This 18 year old single malt scotch whisky has subtle salinity and brine which balances perfectly with the rich texture, thick caramel, and oak spice.
The unmatched smoothness depicts the value of a single malt scotch aged and matured for up to eighteen years — making this robust oak expression a drink to be remembered.
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Whisky Resource Note
Updated 18 August 2023
Average price changes:
01-Jun-2023 £115 Value Score 91.6 out of 100
18-Aug-2023 £125.99 Value Score 91.0 out of 100
