Fancy checking out a cracking whisky festival courtesy of us and Glen Scotia Distillery? Well, now you can because this competition is giving you the chance to win a trip to the Campbeltown Malts Festival.
It’s competition time and we’ve got a doozy for you. The chance to take a VIP tour of the Glen Scotia Distillery, experience a dunnage tasting with master distiller Iain McAlister, and more…
That’s right, we’re sending you off to Campbeltown, Scotland for its famous Malts Festival courtesy of Glen Scotia. The brand has had a wonderful time recently, winning Best in Show at the 2021 World Spirits competition for its 25 Year Old, and we’ve spoken to the master distiller about all things Glen Scotia below. Before we get to that, however, here’s what is on the cards if you win this comp:
- standard or economy rail return travel for 2 people from any single named station in the United Kingdom to Glasgow, Scotland (dates and times to be confirmed by Loch Lomond Group);
- standard accommodation for 2 people with breakfast (i) in Glasgow for 1 night, and (ii) in Campbeltown for 1 night (total 2 nights);
- complimentary coach travel between central Glasgow location to Campbeltown in order to participate in the festival;
- complimentary VIP Tour of Glen Scotia Distillery;
- complimentary VIP Dunnage Tasting;
- attendance to Glen Scotia Festival Gala Dinner;
- a limited edition Glen Scotia Gala Dinner Festival Bottling; and
- attendance to Glen Scotia Distillery Festival with complimentary lunch.
To enter, all you have to do is purchase a bottle (or more!) of Glen Scotia Victoriana Cask Strength. That’s all.
You have until 31 October to enter, so don’t miss out on the chance to win a free trip to one of whisky’s greatest festivals. It’s worth saying at this point that, if the much-feared event does happen and the Malts Festival is postponed, the dates and details of the trip will be adjusted to match. T&C’s apply and are below our interview with McAlister. Best of luck to everyone who’s entering!
Glen Scotia Distillery is giving you an amazing opportunity
Master of Malt: You’ve just won Best in Show at the 2021 World Spirits competition, first off, congratulations, second – how does it feel?
Iain McAlister: Simply fantastic! It is a humbling experience that gives something back to the incredibly dedicated Glen Scotia team, and what’s more, it helps to put Campbeltown whiskies firmly back on the map. I feel incredibly proud of the distillery’s achievement – it stands among the last of the many in Campbeltown and it is wonderful to be part of its renaissance.
MoM: Can you share your thoughts on what made Glen Scotia stand out to the judges?
IM: I’d like to think it was the unique qualities of a classic Campbeltown malt: the distinct flavour profile, the coastal influence, and all that local whisky-making history that has been poured down through the years. I was always taught by my mentor and former director that “good whisky just cannot be made, it must be created”. Wise words as it turned out, I spent five years learning all things Glen Scotia and then the next ten years working to perfect them. It takes a while to create a classic Campbeltown dram! Our region’s whiskies are wonderfully intriguing and appeal to those who appreciate something a little off the beaten track – I like to think that has all helped to make an impression with the judges.
MoM: Campbeltown has a relationship with the whisky industry as a whole – could you share a little about what that means?
IM: Yes, it certainly does! There is nowhere quite like Campbeltown and its association with whisky. It’s the fifth official whisky-producing region in Scotland and was once the Victorian whisky capital of the world. In its heyday, it boasted over 27 legal distilleries through the 19th century – quite an achievement for a small town on the West coast of Scotland. Its harbour and location further made it an internationally well-connected town, both for exporting and access to the finest casks from abroad. That certainly led to a formidable reputation that was the envy of the world! Only three distilleries survived the tests of time, of which Glen Scotia is one, so this award is a wonderful further contribution to the history of Campbeltown as the ‘Whiskiest Place in the World’.
Say hello to master distiller Iain Mcallister
MoM: Do you think the terroir of Campbeltown and its interaction with the history of whisky as a whole played a role in the development of Glen Scotia and its latest win?
IM: Certainly, with any Glen Scotia whisky, it is all about provenance and that provenance is all about the region of Campbeltown and the relationship Glen Scotia has with it. Both are inextricably linked and have developed over the years to reach the principle of this recent win. It is a wonderful feeling for me personally seeing Campbeltown doing so well again in the whisky world.
MoM: Tell us the story of the 25-year expression.
IM: The 25 Year Old is an example of that fantastic relationship bourbon casks have with Glen Scotia, some of the best whiskies, and indeed flavour profiles, are based on this bourbon influence. The 25-Year-old has been taken from refill bourbon barrels and given a 12-month finish in first-fill bourbon barrels. The refill encapsulates a tropical distillery flavour profile, whilst the first fill drives those rounded sweet toffee, fudge notes in moderation. As ever that signature Glen Scotia sea spray and subtle maritime notes are there. A truly wonderful dram!
MoM: What’s up next for you?
IM: Just to carry on doing what we do well: working as a wonderful team and finding new opportunities to bring a taste of Campbeltown to the world. We have our annual Campbeltown Malts Festival coming up in May, which is something we look forward to every year and is always great fun. We’re always grateful when people make the journey to the Whisky Capital! Otherwise, I’ll just be enjoying the incredibly privileged position that is working as the master distiller of Glen Scotia distillery. Slainte Mhath to all!
A visit to beautiful Campbeltown is on the cards
MoM Glen Scotia Competition 2021 open to entrants 18 years and over. Entries accepted from 15:00:01pm 18 October to 23:59 31st October 2021. Date and travel restrictions apply. Winners chosen at random after close of competition. Postal route available. See full T&Cs for details.
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MoM Glen Scotia 2021 T&Cs
IMPORTANT BOOKING AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DETAILED IN PARAGRAPHS 9-10.
- THE PROMOTER: The promoter is Atom Supplies Limited (company register number 03193057), trading as Master of Malt (MoM) and having its registered office at Unit 1 Ton Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, United Kingdom.
- THESE TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY: By entering this competition, entrants confirm they have read, understand and agree that these terms and the MoM Privacy Policy (and the way we process personal data) are binding to them. MoM reserves the right to amend these terms; to hold void, suspend, cancel or amend this competition at any time.
- ELIGIBILITY: This competition is only open to individuals who are 18 years or older (or of legal drinking age in the country which they are a resident of). Ineligible entries (howsoever received) will be discarded. The competition is not open to any employees (and their immediate family) of the promoter or any of its associated companies. MoM reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) at any time and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who, or any entry which, it believes has breached any of these terms, tampered with the entry process or engaged in any unlawful or improper conduct which may undermine the fair and proper conduct of this competition.
- ENTRY/COMPETITION PERIOD: This competition opens at 15:00:00 BST on 18 OCTOBER 2021 and closes at 23:59:59 BST on 31 OCTOBER 2021
- HOW TO ENTER: To enter, individuals must within the entry period purchase a 70cl qualifying bottle of Glen Scotia Victoriana Cask Strength as available and listed on here from the MoM website in accordance with MoM’s standard Consumer Terms of Business (each being a qualifying purchase or qualifying entry). Multiple entries are permitted! No purchase necessary entry option is also available.
- YOU CAN ALSO ENTER WITHOUT MAKING A PURCHASE: If you are eligible to enter, send us a postcard or letter at Master of Malt, Unit 1, Ton Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, United Kingdom (marked for the attention of the MoM Marketing Team), casually mentioning the fact that you wish to enter the Glen Scotia 2021 competition and set out your name and contact details. Provided that the postcard or letter is received prior to the expiry of the entry period, you will be entered into the competition as though it was a qualifying purchase. By entering the competition in this way, the entrant confirms that he or she is eligible to do so. MoM will not be responsible for any entries which are lost or delayed in transit, regardless of cause including, for example, as a result of any failure of any postal system of any kind. MoM will not accept proof of posting as proof of receipt of entry to the competition. Postcards and letters will not be returned.
- WINNER(S): There will be 1 prize for 1 winner, who will be selected at random out of all qualifying entries shortly after the competition period. The selection of the winner made will be final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
- PRIZE PROVIDER: The prize is provided by Loch Lomond Distillers Limited (Loch Lomond Group). All travel and accommodation arrangements relating to the prize will be the sole responsibility of Loch Lomond Group. MoM will not be responsible for any failure or delay in travel and accommodation arrangements.
- THE PRIZE: The winner will win a 3-days and 2-nights trip for 2 people (i.e. you can bring a guest but your guest must also be 18 years or older) to the Campbeltown Malts Festival in Campbeltown, Scotland to take place in May 2022 (festival dates to be confirmed). The prize is strictly non-negotiable, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for any equivalent cash value, cash alternative, or for other items. The prize includes the following: standard or economy rail return travel for 2 people from any single named station in the United Kingdom to Glasgow, Scotland (dates and times to be confirmed by Loch Lomond Group); standard accommodation for 2 people with breakfast (i) in Glasgow for 1 night, and (ii) in Campbeltown for 1 night (total 2 nights); complimentary coach travel between central Glasgow location to Campbeltown in order to participate in the festival; complimentary VIP Tour of Glen Scotia Distillery; complimentary VIP Dunnage Tasting; attendance to Glen Scotia Festival Gala Dinner; a limited edition Glen Scotia Gala Dinner Festival Bottling; and attendance to Glen Scotia Distillery Festival with complimentary lunch.
- IMPORTANT BOOKING AND TRAVELLING RESTRICTIONS: The winner claims the prize subject to the following restrictions: all activities, travel, and accommodation arrangements are subject to availability and to be arranged by Loch Lomond Group; time restrictions on arrival, departure, and travel applies and will be confirmed by Loch Lomond Group, in order to ensure smooth participation at the festival; Campbeltown Malts Festival is organised by a third party unrelated to MoM, MoM has no control over any matters relating to the official Campbeltown Malts Festival events and decisions; if Campbeltown Malts Festival is postponed and/or cancelled, the prize trip will be adjusted in any manner as necessary in Loch Lomond Group’s sole discretion (whilst acting reasonably and in good faith) to correspond with any newly published Campbeltown Malt Festival dates; travel dates and relevant reservations cannot be changed, postponed, or cancelled once notified to the winner.
- OTHER COSTS OR EXPENSES: Any other costs or expenses not listed that may incur in connection with the winner and their guest taking up the prize shall be the sole responsibility of the winner and their guest.
- AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL: The winner and their guest will be solely responsible for ensuring that they will be available to travel and that will hold valid passports, any necessary visas and travel documents incidental to the fulfilment of the prize on the dates specified.
- CLAIMING THE PRIZE: The name of the winner will be announced on MoM’s blog as soon as practicable upon selection. MoM will make reasonable efforts to contact the winner via email or by telephone as soon as practicable. If any winner cannot be contacted or is not available or has not claimed the prize within 5 days of MoM contacting them, MoM reserves the right to offer the prize to another eligible entrant. MoM cannot accept any responsibility if any winner is unable to take up the prize or fails to claim the prize within the time limit as set out above. MoM may contact the winner for feedback in respect of the competition and/or prize and may use any feedback provided when announcing the results and promoting the Competition or subsequent competitions.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Insofar as is permitted by law, the promoter, its agents, employees, and/or representatives shall in no circumstances be responsible or liable to compensate any entrant who participates in the competition and/or the winner and their guest(s) who claim(s) the prize for any loss, damage, personal injury or death whatsoever and howsoever caused, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, for any direct, indirect or consequential losses arising out of or in connection with their participation in this competition, any failure or delays or postponements or cancellations in making the appropriate travel and accommodation arrangements as a result of the winner taking up the prize (including in relation to their guests), except where it is caused by the negligence of the promoter, its agents, employees, and/or authorised representatives. Competition entrants’ statutory rights are not affected.
- LOCH LOMOND GROUP’S PRIVACY POLICY: MoM will be required to pass the winner’s and the guest’s details to Loch Lomond Group in order for the prize to be fulfilled. Once the details are passed onto Loch Lomond Group, they will act as data controller of such personal data and will process the personal data subject to their Privacy Policy. Loch Lomond Group’s current Privacy Policy can be found here.
- GENERAL: These terms shall be governed by English law, and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
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