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Glen Scotia 15 Year Old
A 15-year-old from Glen Scotia in Campbeltown. American oak brings vanilla and honey, layered with citrus, baked apple and a touch of sea air.
Details
| Brand | Glen Scotia |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia |
| Origin | Scotland / Campbeltown |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Age | 15 yrs |
| ABV | 46% |
| Cask | American oak casks |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Baked apple, apricot and citrus peel, with salted caramel, vanilla and a faint sea breeze.
- Palate
- Creamy, with vanilla, honey and lemon zest, turning to a dry, ginger-like spice.
- Finish
- Fairly long, with continuing spice and sweet oak.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Neat
- With water
A 15-year-old at 46% — sip it neat and slowly. A splash of water draws out caramel sweetness and the oak.
Food pairing
Pan-fried white fish, scallops in butter, or apple pie — dishes built on butter and fruit sweetness.
Background & production
From Glen Scotia, founded in 1832 in the harbour town of Campbeltown on the Kintyre peninsula. Once home to 21 distilleries, the town now has only three working, and Glen Scotia has been owned by Loch Lomond Group since 2014.
The 15 Year Old is the older member of the core range, matured in American oak and bottled at 46%. It combines fruit with the coastal character typical of Campbeltown.
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