Glen Scotia 8 Year Peated PX Cask Finish (2022 Campbeltown Malts Festival)

Neck pour I’ve been on a bit of a Glen Scotia kick lately, tasting some new bottles, opening some old bottles and have a generally positive view of their offerings. They are no Springbank or Hazelburn, but are a tasty and enjoyable Campbeltown whiskey none the less. This took a long time and some melted ice to open up. Nose: Earthy peat, toffee, vanilla, salt, plus some fruitiness and general sweetness. Palate: Thick, viscous and semisweet, with youthful heat, sweet peat, some tropical fruits and peppery notes. Finish: Darn thick coating of the tongue and mouth, general sweetness, lasting pepper and baking spices. The PX influence is subdued. The 8 year age does not show overtly, other than the heat. Not my favorite of the recently tasted Glen Scotia’s, but certainly an acceptable, better than average Scotch whiskey.

More complex and higher proof than the 10, but similar. Nose: Spicy, some peat, sweet licorice Palate: Sweet cherry, very spicy, lots of brine, still light peat Finish: Hot, lingers

Nose: immediate peat, citrus, vanilla and caramel Palate: bold, spicy, full, sweet, mouth covering, salty, dried fruits, plum, smoke Finish: spice, smoke, wood, honey, briny

Feisty one this. Cask strength and 8 years old, this packs a punch 👊 spicy but with plenty of lovely sweetness. A drop of water takes the edge off.

Sweet and caramelly with nice smoky tones.

Absolutely delicious.