Slowly however certainly, we’re getting round to the total portfolio of single malts from Glen Scotia Distillery. Their neighbor Springbank stays the higher identified Campbeltown distillery, however with a rising presence stateside and a widening portfolio of each premium, well-aged choices and spectacular NAS bottlings like Victoriana, the phrase is actually getting out. As we speak, we’re having a look at Double Cask Rum End and a cask energy, restricted version 12-year-old expression. Ideas observe.
Glen Scotia Double Cask Rum End – This non-age-stated single malt is one thing of a line extension with the unique Double Cask we tasted method again in 2017. Like that whisky, it has been initially aged in first fill bourbon barrels, however instead of the PX end this one will get an 8-month end in Demerara rum barrels. It makes for a uniquely gentle and brilliant, virtually refreshing, single malt. The nostril is gently candy with a mixture of barley sugar and wealthy easy syrup. That sweetness will get somewhat extra caramelized as issues open up however by no means actually exceeds gentle brown with a sprinkle of sea salt within the combine. It’s not overly fruity for a rum end, providing up delicate hints of sugary pineapple and coconut macaroon. The palate is clear and ethereal with extra evenly caramelized sugar and notes of grilled stone fruit, shredded coconut, and plantain chips. A gingery, warming spice arrives on the midpalate and extends into a mild, beneficiant end of salted melon and butterscotch. 92 proof. A- / $60
Glen Scotia Restricted Version 12 Years Previous Seasonal Launch 2022 – Unusually, the youngest age-stated providing within the Glen Scotia lineup will get an annual limited-edition remedy. This 2022 launch is an unpeated single malt aged 12 years in ex-bourbon casks earlier than a 12-month end in Amontillado sherry casks. Bottled with out chill filtration and at cask energy. The aroma is sort of savory with salted crackers, honey roasted almonds, and brown butter. A delicate little bit of darkish fruit cobbler, nonetheless buttery and doughy, provides the one signal of one thing sugary. The palate opens with a bit extra sweetness, nevertheless it’s nonetheless restrained with a wealthy, malty basis and many contemporary grated baking spice. Toffee and flaky pastry notes arrive midpalate with a mild, warming spice that erodes elegantly into an extended, sherried end of almond cookies, dried apricot, and white pepper. Impressively approachable and fascinating, and it’s moderately priced for a cask energy, restricted version single malt of this high quality. 106.6 proof. A- / $100
Glen Scotia Restricted Version 12 Years Previous Seasonal Launch 2022
$100
