57,1° (100° Proof)
Distillery : Glen Scotia, Springbank - Campbeltown
Bourbon Barrel
Independent Bottling
By Campbeltown Whisky Company Ltd.
Limited Edition
Blended Malt
Bottled in 2024
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Almost Unpeated
The Campbeltown Whisky Company has only been around since 2020, and I confess I'd never heard of them, but they've produced several dozen bottlings. This is their 4th whisky from Campbeltown, and each time it's a Blended Malt. And this one is a Glen Scotia teaspooned with 28-year-old Springbank. Just 20cl of this exquisite liqueur has been slipped into a 172-litre Glen Scotia cask. And all with a simple ageing process. 246 bottles were produced.
Let's Taste It :
Very soft and mellow on the nose, with a lovely iodine freshness. Beach sand, warm brioches, light minerality, white chocolate, Guérande salt. Candied bananas, apple fritters, vanilla ice cream. Ocean air, sea breeze, and a pinch of icing sugar. On the palate, olive oil, liquid honey, salt crystals, white grapes, mirabelle plums, fresh oysters. Melted butter. Black pepper and cloves, a very slight touch of woody bitterness. Long finish, initially ample, then powerful, soft caramel, sea spray, salty foam, crushed peanuts, cashew nuts. Almonds, cola nuts, another touch of bitterness.
In Short,
I thought it was excellent, much better than I expected. The costal character is intense, with a very light peat that is perfectly measured. Is it possible that 20cl of Springbank can be felt in 172 litres of Glen Scotia? It sounds crazy, but I would like to say yes. In any case, it would explain the astonishing quality of this little 7-year-old cask. What's more, the price is very reasonable, but unfortunately it seems that this little gem is only available in the UK.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Olivia Rosebery - Spirit is Calling
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