Glen Scotia Double Cask Classic Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

Glen Scotia Double Cask is a classic Campbeltown single malt scotch from one of only three operational distilleries remaining in the historic Campbeltown whisky region, the small town on the Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland affectionately known as the "Wee Toon." Glen Scotia Distillery was founded in 1832 and is part of the formidable Campbeltown whisky tradition, producing distinctive single malts marked by a signature sea spray and maritime character drawn from the distillery's coastal setting. The Double Cask expression is built on the classic two cask maturation: every carefully selected cask is first matured in first fill American oak ex bourbon barrels, then finished for up to 12 months in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, a generous PX finishing period that brings rich spicy fruit, toffee, fudge, and dark sweetness to integrate with the distillery's maritime character. Bottled at a robust 46% ABV non chill filtered to preserve the full texture and flavor. The Glen Scotia distillery has earned major international recognition recently, with its 25 Year Old winning both "Best Whisky in the World" and "Scotch Whisky Distillery of the Year" at the World Whiskies Awards in 2021, the first time any distillery has achieved this dual honor. Double Cask is an outstanding and accessibly priced introduction to the Glen Scotia range and to Campbeltown malt whisky in general.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Warm deep amber with burnished gold highlights.

Nose: Crème caramel, caramelized fruit sugars, wood sugar, toffee, and fudge, with apple and peach emerging, plus a charred bourbon note and the signature Glen Scotia sea spray. Tropical fruit, white peach, kiwi, and a floral honeysuckle edge with rest.

Palate: Sweet entry with good mid palate weight and a full body. Rich spicy fruits, toffee, fudge, dried apricot, date, oak, cinnamon, and a slight peanut buttery maltiness, with the dry Campbeltown distillery character providing a grounding backbone.

Finish: Deep, dark, and lingering with vanilla oak, gentle spice, and a touch of dried mint and tannic dryness.

FAQ

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, and full bodied character, distinct from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland styles.

What is Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry? Pedro Ximenez is the sweetest style of sherry, made from sun dried PX grapes in southern Spain and aged in oak. Casks that previously held PX sherry are highly prized for whisky finishing because they impart rich dried fruit, raisin, toffee, fudge, and dark sweetness, qualities that integrate beautifully with the maritime Campbeltown distillery character.

What is "Double Cask" maturation? Double Cask refers to the dual maturation process: the whisky is first matured in one type of cask (here, first fill American oak ex bourbon barrels) and then finished in a second cask type (PX sherry casks) for an extended secondary period. The technique allows the blender to build complexity by layering two distinct cask influences.

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 Campbeltown 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. This Double Cask is the accessibly priced core gateway into the distillery's celebrated style.

How should I drink it? Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to fully appreciate the layered fruit and maritime character, or with a drop of water to open the sherry influence further. At 46% ABV non chill filtered it has the body and texture to drink beautifully neat. Pairs especially well with Christmas pudding, sticky toffee dessert, dried fruit and nut platters, aged hard cheeses, and dark chocolate.

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