Glen Scotia Aged 10 Years Peated Classic Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Glen Scotia 10 Year Peated is the heavily peated 10 year expression in the celebrated Glen Scotia core range, a classic Campbeltown single malt that pairs the distillery's signature maritime, briny character with smoldering peat smoke for a layered, distinctive Campbeltown style. Glen Scotia Distillery was founded in 1832 in Campbeltown, the small town on the Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland affectionately known as the "Wee Toon," and is one of only three remaining operational distilleries in what was once Scotland's whisky capital (the region was home to over 30 distilleries in the Victorian era). Glen Scotia uniquely produces both peated and unpeated whiskies; this expression uses fully peated malt sourced from North East Scotland, distilled in the distillery's traditional swan neck copper pot stills, and matured a minimum of 10 years exclusively in first fill American oak ex bourbon barrels, with the warehouses sitting close to the sea so that the maturing whisky picks up briny coastal influence from the air. Bottled at a robust 46% ABV. Glen Scotia recently earned major international recognition when its 25 Year Old won both "Best Whisky in the World" and "Scotch Whisky Distillery of the Year" at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards, the first time any distillery had achieved this dual honor.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Dark gold with a touch of amber.

Nose: Smoldering peat smoke evocative of the Campbeltown coastline, layered with baked apple, warm clove spice, sea spray, sliced apple, lemon zest, toasted oak, and a tropical note of coconut, lychee, and pineapple. Floral hints of chamomile and rosemary round out a remarkably layered nose.

Palate: Rich yet smooth with lemon citrus, vanilla syrup, melted brown sugar, orange marmalade, tangy pineapple, creamy oak vanilla, and fresh cut barley, framed by a satisfying oiliness and the gentle smoldering peat that defines the expression.

Finish: Long and drying with gentle sweet peat echoes, a peppery kick, and warming ground ginger and cinnamon spice.

FAQ

How is this different from the unpeated Glen Scotia 10? Glen Scotia produces two distinct house styles, peated and unpeated. The standard Glen Scotia 10 Year flagship is unpeated at 40% ABV; this Peated 10 Year uses fully peated malt with peat sourced from North East Scotland and is bottled at the more robust 46% ABV. Both share the distillery's signature maritime character; only the peated version adds the layer of smoldering smoke.

What is Campbeltown whisky? Campbeltown is one of Scotland's five protected whisky regions and was once the whisky capital of the world, with over 30 distilleries operating in the 19th century. Today only three distilleries remain: Glen Scotia, Springbank, and Glengyle. Campbeltown malts are typically known for their distinctive maritime, briny, slightly oily, full bodied character. The peated style produced here is a Campbeltown specialty.

What is the peat source? The peat used to dry the malt for this expression is sourced from North East Scotland, distinct from the Islay peat that defines the heavily peated character of distilleries like Laphroaig and Ardbeg. North East Scotland peat tends to produce a more delicate, sweeter, less medicinal smoke profile, which is exactly what makes this 10 Year Peated approachable and layered rather than overwhelming.

How is Glen Scotia distinguished? Glen Scotia has been making whisky in Campbeltown since 1832 and is one of just three operational distilleries in the historic region. The distillery received major international recognition in 2021 when its 25 Year Old won both "Best Whisky in the World" and "Scotch Whisky Distillery of the Year" at the World Whiskies Awards, the first time any distillery had ever achieved this dual honor.

How should I drink it? Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to fully appreciate the layered smoke, fruit, and maritime character, or with a splash of water to open up the sweet and floral notes hiding beneath the peat. At 46% ABV it has the body and texture to drink beautifully neat. Pairs especially well with smoked seafood, hard cheeses, dark chocolate, and as a contemplative pour by the fire.

How does this compare to other peated Scotches? Glen Scotia 10 Peated sits in a more accessible, balanced corner of the peated category than the heavily medicinal Islay malts (Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin). The North East Scotland peat is sweeter and less iodine driven, the Campbeltown maritime character provides briny depth, and the 10 year age statement and first fill bourbon casks deliver rich vanilla and tropical fruit. A good crossover bottle for fans of both peated and sweet single malt styles.

Where can I buy Glen Scotia 10 Peated online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.