Glen Scotia 10 Year Old Peated Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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This whisky offers a beautifully balanced peated experience—maritime smoke, baked fruit, and spice harmonize gently, making it both accessible and delightfully layered. It’s a standout Campbeltown expression that combines the region’s sea-soaked charm with subtle smoky intrigue. Origins & Production Distillery: Glen Scotia, a venerable Campbeltown house founded in 1832 and one of only three remaining in the once-booming whisky capital. Expression: A peated 10-year-old single malt, matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 46% ABV. Tasting Notes Nose There’s a smouldering peat smoke evocative of Campbeltown’s coastline, layered with baked apple and warm clove spice Palate & Texture Rich yet smooth—it delivers lemon citrus, vanilla syrup, and fresh-cut barley, framed by a satisfying oiliness Finish A long, drying conclusion with gentle sweet peat echoes and a peppery kick Additional Notes & Nuance A Scotchology write-up notes its finish carries oak, brine, and vegetal tones—“like an Islay whisky relocating to Campbeltown.” Enthusiasts cite “a kick of spice at first… sweet and salty notes underpin ginger and honey,” with a surprising depth for an entry-level peated dram. Summary Table Attribute Description Region Campbeltown, Scotland Age & Maturation Aged 10 years in first-fill bourbon barrels ABV 46% Nose Smouldering peat, baked apple, clove Palate Lemon, vanilla, barley sweetness, oily mouthfeel Finish Long, drying, sweet peat, peppery warmth Character Balanced, maritime peat, spice-driven complexity Style & Appeal This expression offers an approachable introduction to peated Campbeltown whisky—blending classic coastal influences with oak-driven sweetness and smoke. Whether neat or with a drop of water, it's both a daily sipper and a gateway to the region’s deeper offerings.

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