Along with Springbank and Glengyle, Glen Scotia is one of just three distilleries in Campbeltown. Campbeltown was once the 'whisky capital of the world' but after Prohibition in the US was enacted it went from having 28 distilleries to just 3 now. Glen Scotia was founded in 1832 by Stewart, Galbraith and Co. Glen Scotia was acquired by West Highland Malt Distillers in 1919 and five years later the company went bust. Duncan MacCallum, a director, bought the distillery. The distillery was closed again 4 years later and, in 1930, following great financial trouble, Duncan MacCallum threw himself into the Campbeltown Loch. His spirit apparently still returns to haunt the building. In 1979, £1 million was spent on reconstruction which lasted until 1982 and two years later the distillery closed once more. Glen Scotia was acquired by Glen Catrine Bonded Warehouse Ltd and in 2000 Loch Lomond distillery took over. Today, the Glen Scotia produces 100,000 litres annually - substantially lower than its three quarter million capacity. The distillery now has a staff of just two.
Glen Scotia 12 Years Old
46% abv
Nose: Opens with fresh sea air, honeyed vanilla, and hints of exotic tropical fruit.
Taste: Wonderful layers of caramelized sugar, tangy citrus and vibrant pineapple, balanced by subtle toasted oak and maritime character.
Finish: Long and warming, with gentle notes of cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg spice.
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old sits proudly at the heart of the core range, capturing the essence of the distillery’s signature style – coastal influence, rich tropical fruit, and a distinctive oily mouthfeel.
Matured exclusively in first fill bourbon barrels, this single malt opens with fresh sea air and bursts of tropical fruit. The long fermentation and careful distillation create layers of tangy citrus and vibrant pineapple, balanced by caramelised sugar and honeyed vanilla drawn from the oak.
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Campbeltown | Duty Paid | Europe | Glen Scotia | Malt | Scotch Whisky | Scotland | Whisky- Reference #:
- 24835
- Strength
- 46 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No
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