Glen Scotia 16 Year Old
- Distillery
- Glen Scotia
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £84.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Nutty, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Glen Scotia's 16-year-old from Campbeltown combines bourbon and American oak maturation to create a balanced single malt bottled at 46% ABV for the Travel Retail market. The Highland maritime influence pairs with sweet vanilla and gentle spice from ex-bourbon wood, creating an accessible but complex profile. The texture is medium-bodied with a clean, moderately long finish. A solid introduction to Campbeltown's character for those seeking a complete regional experience.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Scotia 16 Year Old is a 16-year-old single malt from Glen Scotia (Campbeltown, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — vanilla, nutty, toasted, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Scotia's 16-year-old from Campbeltown combines bourbon and American oak maturation to create a balanced single malt bottled at 46% ABV for the Travel Retail market. The Highland maritime influence pairs with sweet vanilla and gentle spice from ex-bourbon wood, creating an accessible but complex profile. The texture is medium-bodied with a clean, moderately long finish. A solid introduction to Campbeltown's character for those seeking a complete regional experience.
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