Glen Scotia 1991

14 year old Campbeltown 61.6 % vol

1 of only 258 bottles from cask 1071

Glen Scotia has always been the poor relation of Springbank, and its make is inconsistent – which makes it all the more exciting when you find an exceptional cask! This example, is from a refill hogshead and is pale gold in colour. At natural strength, the nose is of French apple tart, but made with Granny Smith apples (slightly acidic), and a hint of icing sugar with lemon juice. The nose remains fresh when water is added, joined now by wood shavings and a light vanilla toffee note. There is a trace of smoke (char) behind and a curious meaty (haggis) note. The mouthfeel is oily, with an attractive balance – light sweetness, drying to slightly bitter, with a lingering nutty flavour and a slight medicinal trace (Elastoplast). Sweet tobacco in the development.

Winner of a Bronze Medal, Malt Maniacs' Awards 2006

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