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Ooh, looks like the Glen Scotia range has had a bit of a redesign! They've gone for quite a classic, refined design this time, and have even introduced a selection of new expressions, including the Glen Scotia Double Cask! This Campbeltown single malt is finished in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.
Nose: Vibrant fruit emerges first (peach flesh and green apple peels), followed by chewy vanilla fudge, a hint of salinity, then an array of oak-y spices including some char.
Palate: Opens with more fudge with a little dusting of powdered sugar. Powerful, oily and a touch herbaceous with some German brandy character.
Finish: Sherried notes come through more on the finish.
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Sweet and salty in the start, extremely herbaceous in the finish. It's okay, but doesn't suit my palate... I probably won't be touching it again.
28th June 2018
Not chill filtered, at 46% ABV just above the threshold for chill filtering, so nicely oily, but given the rake and plough mashing surprisingly not too malolactic in nature. The long fermentation renders rich estery flavours. Nose is very well balanced and yet contradictory in nature with spicey sweetness and some smokiness possibly from heavily charred American White Oak casks probably first fill. PX cask is utilised nicely balancing the other flavours and enriching the whisky. As one would expect, some maritime influence evident, more so on the palate. The distillery character has not been overpowers by the dominant porous PX cask with low Tyloses content, suggesting the finishing has been closely monitored. My preference is always the heavily peated Kildaltons, especially Ardbeg expressions, but this is one of my favourite whiskies. Excellent balance and blend of distillery new make cleric influence and cask influence from both the American White Oak and the PX cask with its intensity of sweetness, syrupy and Xmas cake, but not sickly so, as too many of the Sherry finish whiskies can be and are. Delightful.
17th June 2018
It's almost impossible to find anything from this distillery here in Northern California. I tried the Victoriana in Scotland about a year ago and was super impressed so I have been keeping my eyes peeled for all their expressions. Found a couple bottles of this at Bevmo of all places so I grabbed all that I could and I am so happy I did. This is an awesome whisky like everything from Campbeltown loaded with character. There's some sherry fruit with oak char, leather, a hint of peat, some vanilla, and that classic Campbeltown brine. Rich and yet light bodied at the same time with a finish that just gets saltier and saltier. Reminds me of a less sweet Benromach 10 actually. I love it. Cheers! The Sugarbear
27th April 2018
I managed to pick this up for £25.60 at a local supermarket. I thought at that price I’ll give it a go and go against my better judgement. It’s ok, just really overly salty and to me a little too fudgey. I don’t think I’ll buy it again. 3/5. It’s be 2.5 if I’d paid retail.
19th April 2018
Delicious. Very smooth on the tongue. Wonderful warmth. Beautiful colour. Really nice drinking.
12th April 2018
I am no expert, but really enjoyed this. Amazingly rich and complex for the money. First Cambletown whisky, will be getting more!
17th February 2018
A wonderful warm, rich explosion of flavour. Better than many single malts I have costing many times as much.
16th January 2018
What a classic malt! This is the first time I've had this whisky and I must say it's one of the best and it most certainly will not be the last!
15th January 2018
Smooth fine single malt whisky don't need ice or water just self control not finish bottle off as once you open and try you won't want to put down
2nd January 2018
Nose: one of a kind peat, cream, butter, fudge, touch of sherry, fruity. Taste: Smooth, creamy, butterscotch, fruit touch of sherry, very sweet. Long finish, mellow, sweet with peat. If you're creating a whisky shelf of varied flavors, then you need this one. It has personality, it's not like most malts.
13th November 2017
Concur with the notes by the MoM a love, but there is gentle smoke in the background suggesting a highly charred American white oak cask, otherwise the notes are pretty much what I detected. One of the best malts I have tasted and not just for the money.
Coatline and legs - slow run, oily, syrupy.Nose - dried fruit, temperate fruits,spices, clove, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, smokey. These flavours take a long time to evolve. Vanilla and caramel, some coconut in the background. Lightly peated.Palate - very similar to he nose, medium to full bodied on the tongue.Finish - seems short not long lasting . Sweet, fruit, slightly smokey. Balance - very balanced and a very good price.
14th September 2017
This review is for a great whisky at a great price point for the quality. An amazing discovery which really captures the nature of the region. The nose jumps out of the glass with a great combination of fruit and candy. The salt is there on the palate, but not overpowering with a hint of the oak peeking through. As you drink it the nose opens up a bit more with the candy drawing through to toffee, and the sweetness slowly develops in the mouth to replace the brinyness. This is a great after dinner whisky, or a dram for the late evening.
11th July 2017
This is a great, spirit driven whisky given it's age of just 5 years. With some water it turns really sweet, a true summer dram. Recommended.
17th June 2017
Possibly overpriced for a malt with no stated age in my view, although there are plenty of others (unaged) in the same category. And for me the extra alcoholic strength is a minus point. No need for it and it adds, for me, unwanted fire. Also 'Gold for best Cambeltown' is a bit of obvious BS as there are only three distileries remaining, so one wonders how much of a significant accolade this really is? I do, as a fan of 12 and 15 year old's wonder what age this whisky has? No great is my suspicion.
11th April 2017
Amazing. Thick Dundee cake aroma, with marzipan overtones. A glorious sherry vanilla taste, with hints of salt and smoke. Long, satisfying spice in the finish. And glorious value for money.
30th March 2017
My first Glen Scotia since the 14 yr old Dumpy Green bottle of the 1990's which I liked very much. This double cask is excellent and had little hint of it being NAS probably due to the balance at 46% alcohol. The oily, briny flavor is there as in the 14 yr old but much better with the fruity nature of it. The after taste is sort of like an ice cream bar with sea salt. Great for after dinner. I rate it in the high 80's and an A for its price point. Buy it!
19th February 2017
Great smell and taste! Almost like marmalade
31st January 2017
I have friends who are not big on whisky but GS changes their mind and opinions.I think it is an exceptional whisky and wholeheartedly endorse it
20th January 2017
A sweet finish on this strong and spicy whiskey, nice straight or with a tiny spot of water , heartburn inducing for those who prefer smoother blended whiskey
11th December 2016
A real surprise.Wonderful dram for a double cask finish as opposed to a full maturation
30th October 2016
An excellent whisky full of flavour and character. hints of sweetness on the tongue at first taste with a warm maritime sensation afterwards. Surprised with the price as I would have expected to pay more for this.
22nd September 2016
Many Scotchs claim to have a "Maritime " character. The briny flavor of this reminds me of the sea breeze at the beach I take my daily walk on - like it was aged in a cask stored in the hold of an old sailing ship. And the 46% ABV gives you an extra bang for your buck. I wouldn't marry this one, but I wouldn't kick her out of bed, either!
3rd August 2016
a whisky full of taste, round and compleet
1st June 2016
Enjoyed this from the moment I sniffed the cork! It's very smooth, despite the 46%, and it does what it says on the box - "rich and spicy". On the nose, there's vanilla, fudge, heather honey and yes, it is a sweet whisky, but well balanced with the spiciness and a little salty brine. One of the best drams I've tasted for a while.
2nd May 2016
I received an advent calendar for Christmas, and rather than try one per day, I bundled several in to small batch taste testings over several weeks. The Glen Scotia Double Cask advanced all the way to the finals of my scotch head to head "tournament". This scotch presents a remarkable blend of velvety, warm glow with a pleasantly bitter burn. Definitely one of my favorites. I ordered a bottle and will have difficulty making it last!
16th January 2016
I too am enjoying my advent calendar. Day 7 is hands down the best yet, I was quite surprised to see the price... I'll be picking up a bottle.Nose: Toffee, fruityTaste: semi sweet, orange, vanilla, coffee, chocolate , moderate bodyFinish: very pleasant, long, like the slight persistence of chocolate bitterness at the back of the tongueI agree with the previous reviewer and say I also quite enjoyed Glenfarclas 25y
14th December 2015
Comments from Dec 7, 8, and 9? You must all have the same advent calendar I do. ;-)Along with the Glenfarclas 25, the Glen Scotia is the standout so far for me, and a much better price point. I also noticed the viscosity, and was reminded of the stellar viscosity of the original True Blue (no longer available) from Balcones. I really do miss that one.
10th December 2015
Off the top great colour. Starts with some great fruit on the nose and the sherry peaks out with a touch of sweetness. I like a more muted sweetness, which lets the peaches, toffee, and apple come out. After a while the nose opens up more, a touch of smoke or charr that teases, but is not overwhelming. The smoke disappears upon taking a quaff and didn't really return.On the palate it is wonderfully spicy, a nice warmth from the alcohol. A little syrup and the hint of a moment by the quay.Left me with some nice saltiness, without a cloying sweetness, but a touch of lingering bitterness that helps wash the palate. All around a great dram that I will buy a bottle of!Final Note: I am doing the 2015 advent calendar. As a result, I get one drink at it to decide if I like it enough to buy more. Sometimes I need to drink something three or four times to make up my mind. Thus, my rating is based on a one-time drink experience.
Color is a pleasant light caramel, very clear and attractive in the glass.The nose was very pleasant with just the right touch of smoke and a distinct cocoa undertone.The overall taste was quite sweet but with enough bite to let me remember what I was drinking. To me this presented like the classic scotch. The finish kept the sweetness going giving way to pears and apples.Very nice overall if not in your face incredible...85 out of 100
8th December 2015
Light caramel colored, with a vanilla and maple syrup aroma. Light burn, balanced flavors and an excellent viscous mouthfeel on the mouth first sip. Smooth finish with a hint of smoke in the nose. Gingerbread and orange notes on the back end of the finish. A not overly sweet whiskey which I highly recommend and is an excellent bargain!
I'm no whiskey aficionado, but for once, I taste all the things listed in the description. It's lovely and unique! Got quite the burn on the way down, though. Love it.
7th December 2015