Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour 40%

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-whiskybase rating: 81.05/100

-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Distillery: Glen Scotia Bottler: Distillery Bottling Series: Classic Campbeltown Malt Cask Type: 1st Fill Bourbon Strength: 40.0%
Size: 700ml
Label: New label (2022 onwards)
Barcode: 5016840161219

-evaluation-

Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour is a No-Age Statement (NAS) single malt Scotch whisky released by the Glen Scotia Distillery in the Campbeltown region of Scotland. At 40% ABV, it has been aged in first-fill bourbon casks, giving it a sweet, approachable character.

Key Features

Aroma (nose): The aroma is friendly and fruity, offering notes of baked apple, candy orange, caramel, vanilla, toffee, and a hint of smoke. Some reviewers also note marine nuances like sea breeze and iodine, as well as hints of tropical fruits like papaya and mango.

Palate: Light-bodied, it offers flavors of apple, digestive biscuit, vanilla custard, toffee and soft peat smoke, with a salty mid-palate balanced by gentle pepper spice and floral nuances.

Finish: The finish is medium to moderately long, offering a balanced blend of sweetness, soft smoke, oak spice and lingering salty and marine characters.

evaluation

Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour is acclaimed as an accessible entry point to the Campbeltown style, with light peaty and maritime notes making it a great choice for those new to whisky from this region.

Some reviewers have found it to be a little underwhelming compared to other Glen Scotia products such as Double Cask, particularly its lighter body and possible chill-filtration, but it's still a great option for enjoying Campbeltown's distinctive character at an affordable price.

Its quality has also been recognized, having been awarded the category winner at the 2022 World Whiskies Awards.

Cost performance

Prices vary depending on the retailer, but can be purchased for around 25 to 38 pounds (approximately 4,000 to 6,000 yen), making it a good option for those who want to try Campbeltown whiskey on a budget.

Overall, Glen Scotia Campbeltown Harbour is a smooth and approachable single malt with classic Campbeltown character. While not as bold as other offerings, it makes an excellent starting point for exploring this historic whisky region.

-The above information is based on information provided by the importer, and there may be errors in the translation.