Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Glen Scotia
Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Aged: 10 years
80 Proof
SRP: $74.99
Review

Please enjoy our Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review with Dean and Ed!

Introduction

Founded in 1832, Glen Scotia is one of only three remaining distilleries in Campbeltown, Scotland’s smallest designated whisky region. Known during the Victorian era as the “Whisky Capital of the World,” Campbeltown was once home to over two dozen distilleries. Glen Scotia continues to operate from its historic site, retaining original features such as its stillroom and dunnage warehouses. In 2014, the distillery was acquired by the Loch Lomond Group and, more recently, partnered with Foley Family Wines & Spirits for U.S. distribution. Their whiskies are known for their maritime influence, a hallmark of the region.

Additional Distillery Facts

Their 25-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch was deemed the World’s Best Whisky at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021. Each year, Glen Scotia produces a special release for the Campbeltown Malts Festival.

The Specifics

Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from 100% malted barley sourced from the east coast of Scotland and water from Crosshill Loch. Glen Scotia mills their grain in a Robert Bobby mill from 1956 and ferments their mash up to 128 hours in a cast iron mash tun that’s over 100 years old. It is distilled in swan-neck copper pot stills to an average of 71% ABV, barreled at 63.5% ABV in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, and aged in both dunnage and palletized warehouses near the sea.

Tasting Notes – Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn

👉🏻 Nose:
Ed: Slight peat and brine, sweet pears, mildly sweet simple syrup, grapefruits; alcohol vapor appropriate.
Dean: Orange and citrus, juicy fruit gum, traces of peat, mint, and leather; no strong alcohol vapors.

👉🏻 Taste:
Ed: Fairly light and sweet, pears, mild grapefruit tartness; mild peat toward the back.
Dean: Candied orange slices, some black licorice, honey, hints of peat, tobacco, and black pepper as it develops.

👉🏻 Finish:
Ed: Sweetness fades, increasingly dry, mild white pepper spice, dry wood; mild peat smoke later on; late briny seawater essence; moderately long.
Dean: Medium finish, light on the palate with some citrus and stone fruits and mild spice that dries, ending with a bit of pepper.

The Tasting Experience

On the nose of Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Ed found sweet pears, mild grapefruit tartness, and simple syrup sweetness, accented by slight peat and brine. Dean noted orange and citrus, juicy fruit gum, and traces of peat, with additional hints of mint and leather, and no strong alcohol vapors from either taster’s perspective.

The palate, according to Ed, was fairly light and sweet with pears and mild grapefruit tartness, backed by gentle peat. Dean’s impressions included candied orange slices, black licorice, honey, and developing notes of peat, tobacco, and black pepper.

For the finish, Ed experienced fading sweetness that gave way to increasing dryness, mild white pepper spice, dry wood, and a touch of mild peat smoke, with a late briny seawater essence lingering for a moderately long time. Dean described a medium-length finish, light on the palate, with citrus and stone fruits, mild spice that dried out, and a final hint of pepper.

Conclusion

On the front label of Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky are the words “Fruit & Gentle Spice.” Dean and I agree, but we’d add a bit more. This whisky combines bright fruit, gentle spice, restrained maritime character, and subtle peat, with each of us finding our own nuances along the way. Fairly light in body yet layered with enough complexity to stay engaging from start to finish, it’s a solid choice for those who enjoy a subtle, fruit-forward single malt with a coastal influence. Have you tried Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky? What did you think? Cheers!🥃

We hope you have enjoyed our Glen Scotia 10-Year-Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky! Next, learn about another related Single Malt in our Loch Lomond 12-Year-Old Perfectly Balanced Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review!

This bottle was graciously provided by the brand for our review. We appreciate it!

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