Glen Scotia 10 Year Old Peated Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This whisky offers a beautifully balanced peated experience—maritime smoke, baked fruit, and spice harmonize gently, making it both accessible and delightfully layered. It’s a standout Campbeltown expression that combines the region’s sea-soaked charm with subtle smoky intrigue.

Origins & Production

• Distillery: Glen Scotia, a venerable Campbeltown house founded in 1832 and one of only three remaining in the once-booming whisky capital.
  

• Expression: A peated 10-year-old single malt, matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 46% ABV.
  

Tasting Notes

Nose

There’s a smouldering peat smoke evocative of Campbeltown’s coastline, layered with baked apple and warm clove spice

Palate & Texture

Rich yet smooth—it delivers lemon citrus, vanilla syrup, and fresh-cut barley, framed by a satisfying oiliness

Finish

A long, drying conclusion with gentle sweet peat echoes and a peppery kick

Additional Notes & Nuance

• A Scotchology write-up notes its finish carries oak, brine, and vegetal tones—“like an Islay whisky relocating to Campbeltown.”
  

• Enthusiasts cite “a kick of spice at first… sweet and salty notes underpin ginger and honey,” with a surprising depth for an entry-level peated dram.
  

Summary Table

Style & Appeal

This expression offers an approachable introduction to peated Campbeltown whisky—blending classic coastal influences with oak-driven sweetness and smoke. Whether neat or with a drop of water, it's both a daily sipper and a gateway to the region’s deeper offerings.