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Campbeltown

Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky

  • Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo

    Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo whisky review: A superb expression, perhaps a touch spirity/alcoholic which belies its youth but a complete absence of spice means this mixture of smoke and red fruits is an absolute winner for me.… Continue reading

    Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo

  • Springbank 15 Years Old 2002 Sherry Cask

    Springbank 15 Years Old 2002 First fill Sherry Hogshead Whisky Review: A classic single cask expression that displays many of the qualities the official Springbank 15 year old is built on, a delight to sample this one. 87/100 Continue reading

    Springbank 15 Years Old 2002 Sherry Cask

  • Glen Scotia Festival Edition No.3

    Glen Scotia Festival Edition No.3 whisky review: A very nice single cask expression Glen Scotia. There is a little fruity acidity and sherbety fizz but combined with the salt, spice and peat and also a slightly dusty old wood element… Continue reading

    Glen Scotia Festival Edition No.3

  • Glen Scotia 10 Years Old Peated

    Glen Scotia 10 Year Old Peated whisky review: A delicate balance of peat and lots of sweet influences, their is a little oily wax and masses of coconut and lychee. The result is one of those surprising whiskies you expect… Continue reading

    Glen Scotia 10 Years Old Peated

  • Glen Scotia Warehouseman’s Edition 

    Glen Scotia 12 Years Old 2005 Warehouseman’s Edition whisky review: Unctuous from nose to tail, this peated and Oloroso-finished edition still displays plenty of Glen Scotia distillate DNA. Honey sweet but balanced perfectly with salty maritime influences and a refreshing… Continue reading

    Glen Scotia Warehouseman’s Edition 

  • Glen Scotia Victoriana Cask Strength Batch 001

    Glen Scotia Victoriana Cask Strength Batch 001 whisky review: Following the 18 year old, this one really stood out for me. Perhaps it was the extra ABV or the charred cask and PX influences? I don’t really know why but… Continue reading

    Glen Scotia Victoriana Cask Strength Batch 001

  • Glen Scotia 18 Years Old

    Glen Scotia 18 Year Old whisky review: Surprisingly light and creamy, this 18 year old expression is a polar opposite to the usual oily and dirty Campbeltown smoke. Delicious waxy/oily, coastal and sherried on an unpeated malt backbone. 87/100 Continue reading

    Glen Scotia 18 Years Old

  • Glen Scotia 15 Years Old

    Glen Scotia 15 Year Old whisky review: A robust, briny and oily Campbeltown expression with a delicate hint of smoke throughout. 86/100 Continue reading

    Glen Scotia 15 Years Old

  • Glen Scotia Double Cask

    Glen Scotia Double Cask whisky review: More smooth and creamier than I remember from our last tasting, much more toffee character too which appears to predominate now giving great body and mouthfeel. 85/100 Continue reading

  • SMWS 93.94 The final trawl

    SMWS 93.94 The final trawl whisky review: Yes! A fantastic Campbeltown malt whisky, slightly oily and fishy just as they should be. I loved this one and thought it was going to be my favourite of the tasting. 87/100 Continue reading

    SMWS 93.94 The final trawl