Glen Scotia 09-year-old Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025

Glen Scotia

WB 86.3 341 оценок 54.3 %vol 9 лет 700

1st Fill Bourbon Ribera del finish Whiskybase

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Hvdree Connoisseur 86 13 may 2025 11:32 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Expraesi Connoisseur 86 16 may 2025 10:24 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

MAXOESI Connoisseur 87 15 jun 2025 5:37 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

Gasperia Expert Senior 85 20 jun 2025 7:11 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Ummixhead Expert Junior 86 06 aug 2025 7:16 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Smoky vanilla, fruits, creamy caramel. Clean linen, sea sunrise
Вкус	87	Citrus sourness, leather, nut, tobacco, balanced creamy sweetness - all in layers, very interesting
Финиш	86	Mineral-nutty, very unusual, opens up in layers. Tobacco, leather, dark chocolate, wood, bread crust, grapefruit zest

gaboruso Connoisseur 85 18 oct 2025 4:57 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Toebu Expert Senior 86 22 nov 2025 10:10 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

KIMCHIBaby Connoisseur 87 14 jan 2026 2:44 pm

Malty & Sweet The savory, grain-driven character is particularly impressive.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Copper, cheese, vanilla, barley husk, ripe apple, lemon, banana peel, watermelon "Strange, yet not unpleasant" While not as pronounced as Springbank, Glen Scotia also shows a certain level of Campbeltown funk, particularly a coppery note. The aroma of copper coins rises together with a slightly funky cheese note, but the overall volume is restrained enough not to feel off-putting. Layered over these distinctive notes are vanilla sweetness and the savory, grainy character of barley husk. Although the funky element takes the lead, clear fruity notes of ripe apple and lemon are still present. Subtle hints of banana peel and watermelon add a quiet but appealing charm.
Вкус	87	Lemon, red berries, smoky, apple, gourds, roasted beans, nuts "Nutty sweetness following bright acidity" The first sip delivers a strong lemon-like acidity, soon followed by coppery and smoky peat nuances, alongside a wave of savory grain-driven sweetness. The sweetness of freshly roasted malt and roasted beans is quite expressive, supported by gentle sweetness from apple and gourd-like notes, which help define and lift the palate.
Финиш	88	Smoky, egg yolk, vanilla, coffee beans "Nutty to the very end" Very few off-notes appear in the finish; instead, the whisky’s distinctive flavors persist smoothly through to the end. It leaves the impression of a well-crafted finish. A faint sulfur note reminiscent of egg yolk lies underneath, but it is clearly overshadowed by vanilla sweetness, a positive maltiness, and a long-lasting coffee bean aftertaste.

Yarema Expert Senior 85 30 apr 2026 8:10 pm

An interesting experience of wine and medicine and smoke.. The wine did not overwhelm the distillery style, but with a wine finish it did not find anything. I would say a winter, sharp, juicy whisky for an amateur... Nose - 21.5 Taste - 21 Finish - 21.5 Balance - 21 Rating - 85

mr_wormtub Member Junior 86 10 jun 2026 9:25 am

Color: dark gold. Nose: peat, marshmallows, wild strawberries, rosin, dill, grape juice, electrical tape, smoke, red apples, plums, engine oil, sugar-coated cranberries, dried smelt, fresh bread, polished oak, black peppercorns. Really impressive, with red wine notes layered over peat and Campbeltown funk. With water: becomes more funky, meadow herbs, rubber, earth, burnt paper, camphor oil. Taste: cherries, dark chocolate, spice, red apples, carambolas, salted caramel, cranberries, peat, smoke, black tea, mint. Quite detailed, though a bit too sweet and hot. With water: roasted bread, plums, cacao. Still sweet. Finish: dark chocolate, prunes, gingerbread, mint, cherries, peat, salt, tobacco, smoke, cranberries, spice. Conclusion: interesting how much influence less than half a year in wine casks could bring! The effect is entirely positive on the nose and more debatable on the palate, which is somewhat harsh and sweet. 86/100, with a bonus point for the aroma, which really thrives with water. Finally we got this 2025 festival release available in the US. At about $65 per bottle, it's hard to complain.

Sporx Connoisseur 88 07 apr 2025 12:55 pm

Needs a little time in the glass Tried again and I now go from 87 to 88

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	More smoke than expected, complex, rich, sweet, licorice, spices
Вкус	88	Powerful attack, smoke, voluminous, spicy, sweet, pepper
Финиш	87	Long, bitter, astringent

MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 85 26 apr 2025 12:21 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Doesn't seem like 9 years Sweet but strong smoke Grill aromas of grilled meat Raspberry comes out clearly Slightly spicy with a herbal note After some time it becomes creamier Caramel / Honey
Вкус	85	Strong start In the mouth it looks younger Smoke in the mouth a little more subtle Very red fruity but also a bit dirty The raspberry hits the spot with herbs Minimally sour Slightly peppery Dry
Финиш	85	Smoke stays long With sour raspberries and oak

zapfdaniel Connoisseur 87 30 apr 2025 8:38 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

MaltsofIslay Expert Senior 87 15 may 2025 2:05 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Yura_the_Rocket Expert Senior 86 15 may 2025 9:25 pm

Colour with copper and slightly reddish reflections. Aroma notes of fire, smoke and spices. Something berry comes through. Bright, oily and juicy in taste, berry motives, enveloped in smoke and spices. Warming long aftertaste with pleasant berry sourness, notes of spices, chocolate and smoke.

JacobaEd Connoisseur 84 24 jul 2025 8:16 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Warnemann Member Junior 91 28 aug 2025 8:19 pm

Delicious dram - peaty and a bit smokey, with lovely notes of dried red fruit, candied apples, english fruit cake and a nice deep sweetness. Lovely.

whisky666 Connoisseur 87 07 sep 2025 8:19 am

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Dirk1501 Expert Junior 88 28 dec 2025 12:11 am

Das Duero-Finish lenkt den sehr kräftigen Torfrauch mit süßen Untertönen, deutliche Wein-Noten „blitzen“ nur hier und da auf. Insgesamt eine sehr runde Angelegenheit mit fantastisch eingebundenem Alkohol. Lecker!

TommyHan Connoisseur 87 30 apr 2026 2:06 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

dapoinbua Connoisseur 89 04 may 2025 6:26 pm

67conrad67 Expert Junior 87 17 may 2025 10:10 am

Aroma: intense, phenolic smoky note, bacony, alcohol well integrated, machine oil, sweet base note, raspberry, nice balance Taste: again smoked bacon with a sweet undertone, peppery, vanilla, medium spicy aftertaste, Color: Straw-colored, medium water rim, clear Conclusion: a solid smoker, not particularly complex, but definitely one of the better Glen Scotia Festival bottlings – and I probably wouldn't have guessed a wine finish in the dark...

StefanKatonaXXL Expert Senior 86 17 may 2025 11:24 pm

In the aroma, besides the strong smokiness and for me quite strange some kind of machine or some kind of industrial smell, I also noticed a quite nice smell of some red berries like cranberries. After a longer time, a smell of white chocolate appeared and also some fresh spiciness. The taste is strongly smoky, maybe oily, medium bitter, malty, slightly woody, grape freshness. That strange machine-like steel aftertaste appeared at the very end. I'm not sure if this whisky won me over...

Igitor Connoisseur 87 12 jun 2025 9:44 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

FrankDuff Expert Senior 85 21 jun 2025 11:30 am

Fortunately, the finish is not overpowered by tartaric acid.

voodoochile Connoisseur 85 18 aug 2025 7:40 am

Quite young and unbalanced.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

springtank Connoisseur 87 18 apr 2026 5:08 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

duranadavid Expert Senior 89 24 apr 2026 5:16 pm

aroma: subtle to indistinct, light, smoke, dark fruit taste: full, dense, nutty, dried fruit, dark fruit A beautiful dense, slightly smoky thing, yet sweet with dark berries.

chammeul Member Junior 86 26 jun 2026 6:22 pm

Perhaps due to the wine cask finish, it delivers an intriguing and unique flavor profile profile mixed with a very familiar, Ardbeg-like heavy peat. If you ask me whether it is good or bad, I would say it leans toward being quite a delicious and well-made dram. However, since I received this as a "booby prize" from a lucky box, evaluating it at its full retail price makes me feel like it is slightly lacking in value for money.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	N. Metallic, Vinegar-like acidity, Plum, Malty/Grain, Ash, Sulfur, Lemon, Hot spring mineral. A distinct metallic note and a vinegar-like, sharp acidity hit first, accompanied by the tart fruitiness of plums and a savory, cereal-like graininess. A subtle, underlying peat influence drifts in the background. Fascinatingly, it carries a very specific sulfurous, mineral aroma that heavily reminds me of an outdoor sulfur hot spring (Onsen). After some time in the glass, a bright lemon-like citrus amplifies significantly.
Вкус	86	P. Heavy smoke, Tobacco leaf, Salty, Apple, Citrus. The palate is immediately flooded with a thick, dense wave of smoke and earthy tobacco-like savory notes. Beneath the heavy smoke, there is a refreshing touch of apple-like crispness and a vibrant citrus lift. True to the Campbeltown coastal style, it leans noticeably salty and briny.
Финиш	87	F. Tobacco ash, Heavy smoke, Salty, Savory/Nutty, Peat. Even as a non-smoker, the lingering aftertaste of dry tobacco ash and heavy smokiness is remarkably long and prominent. It leaves a savory, nutty, and distinctly salty finish inside the mouth, heavily driven by a comforting peaty character that strongly channels an Ardbeg-like profile.

Dirac Connoisseur 87 29 aug 2026 2:42 pm

The aroma has notes of tobacco and alcohol, and the flavor is quite complex, oily, and mineral.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Klexx Connoisseur 85 17 mar 2025 12:02 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Archer Connoisseur 86 04 apr 2025 10:02 pm

Although not particularly old, this 2025 Festival bottling has surprisingly good alcohol control. A delicious young malt from Campbeltown, it could be a bit more affordable (under 70).

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	An inviting nose, immediately peaty, with strong berry fruitiness, initially strawberries, raspberries, and red currants. A creamy and, yes, mild impression, with no bite here. Raw cane sugar, sugar beet syrup, hay, dried meadow herbs.
Вкус	86	A pleasant, almost smooth start, considering the 54.3% ABV, with the alcohol content barely noticeable on the tongue. Berry sweetness in the form of smoked strawberry pieces, raspberries, raisins, and fresh red grapes. Grape juice and a touch of menthol, a woody note that gradually gains intensity, pushing the other aromas somewhat aside.
Финиш	85	The just-medium finish is fitting for its age. Very dry, with a light menthol note, raspberries, and blueberries, gently tingling on the tongue.

67conrad67 Expert Junior 87 16 apr 2025 3:02 pm

Aroma: intense, phenolic smoky note, bacony, alcohol well integrated, machine oil, sweet base note, raspberry, nice balance Taste: again smoked bacon with a sweet undertone, peppery, vanilla, medium spicy aftertaste Color: Straw-colored, medium water rim, clear Conclusion: A solid smoker, not particularly complex, but definitely one of the better Glen Scotia Festival bottlings – and I would never have guessed a wine finish blindfolded...

GoldLiquid Newbie 100 16 may 2025 12:18 am

Topper! Super in balans. Scotia & peated = great!!!!

DramSlayer Connoisseur 88 05 jun 2025 8:34 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

manspear Expert Senior 85 27 jun 2025 12:41 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 86 29 jun 2025 1:25 am

BarleyMail Expert Senior 87 23 oct 2025 11:03 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Quite smoky, vanilla, caramel, orange, red apples, grapefruit and shortbread.
Вкус	87	Again strongly smoky, red fruit (red berries and strawberry), orange, red apple, caramel, vanilla, salt and cloves.
Финиш	86	Fairly long; red fruit, salt, vanilla and crème brûlée. A lovely whisky, successfully matured in red wine casks! A fairly heady and raw whisky, but a fun and successful experiment nonetheless.

TachibanaNeko Expert Senior 87 14 nov 2025 6:07 am

Overripe watermelons, red raisins, dust and a hint of earthy smell, with a strong smoky flavor.

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

dongolzo81 Connoisseur 78 16 feb 2026 12:22 am

High aroma intensity, but for me it clearly lacks balance, harmony, and therefore elegance. Not a bad bottling, but in my opinion not a particularly good one either...

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Lots of smoke, lots of ash, lots of fumes, plus red fruit notes and artificial strawberry flavor.
Вкус	77	A fairly strong start; the alcohol isn't hidden and isn't ideally integrated, despite the high intensity of the aromas. Again, an ashy peat note, significantly less fruit than on the nose, then becomes saltier with slight bitter notes.
Финиш	76	Grapefruit and salt carry over into the finish, which, despite the high peat level, only lasts a medium length of time.

Stefan666 Connoisseur 87 06 apr 2025 7:02 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Luigisim Connoisseur 86 12 apr 2025 7:04 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

holborndrinker Connoisseur 85 11 oct 2025 10:41 pm

This has a lovely nose with a dirty peat note coming through, but from then on in it seems to fight the cask - almost like a competition. Well worth trying, but I think the lack of balance would make killing the bottle a bit of a faff.

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Нос	86	A powerful nose - the peat comes across as a claggy, earthern note - there are some fruits notes underneath, but the midden dominates.
Вкус	85	The mouthfeel is good as it seems to coat the tongue - the peat is more prominent and seems to fight the fruit slightly - after a while it seems to smoether the cask notes - a nice tang at the death.
Финиш	85	Quite a long finish with a hint of saline at the death, providing a nice contrast to the fruit notes, although the peat keeps weaving its way through.

Joca2745 Expert Senior 84 15 dec 2025 10:41 am

84+ Small review, small sample. 60 euros feels like a truly fair price for a CS nearly 10-year old with a nice Campbeltown character. May not need a full bottle, but a clear recommendation.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Nice nose, very focused. Peat smoke, the Campbeltown "it" is immediately noticeable, here more on the light industrial side than on the farmy one. Peppercorn infused oil, redcurrant concentrate, musty malt. Dry hay, a bit wood dusty in the background. Gets worse with water, but not much IMO (hollower, more medicinal).
Вкус	85	Much sweeter here, maltier as well. Red fruit compotes with some light spices. The youth metallic notes are well integrated with a dense muscavado syrupy taste. The wood gains strength as one chews, leading to the finish in a very cohesive way. Water turns it sweeter, while losing some oomph overall. I like it both reduced and neat here.
Финиш	84	Medium length, dry, woody, bitter peat but not aggressively so, a light airy medicinal note as well. Water benefits the finish, making it longer and turning it earthier and more damp-herbal with a way more rounded sweetness (honey, barley sugars, raisins). Quite a nice young fellow.

Drekat Expert Senior 84 25 jan 2026 10:11 pm

HW74 Expert Senior 84 28 jan 2026 7:57 am

Reading through the existing reviews, I think I was just unlucky with my bottle. I really like Glen Scotia and was very much looking forward to this bottling, but I can't quite enjoy it. The malt isn't balanced enough for me; there's too much acidity and metallic bitterness on the palate, perhaps also too much ash for my taste. The fruitiness I expected from the maturation in the Ribera del Duero cask is unfortunately too much in the background. Despite all this, it's always a challenge to taste a glass.

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 87 30 jan 2026 8:19 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

pengxc Member Senior 84 04 may 2026 6:04 pm

With its distinctive peaty and sea salt style and limited body, this wine is suitable for those who enjoy the peaty and sea salt style. I feel it's just so-so, not suitable for me.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Medium-light peat, white floral scent, sea breeze, mild alcohol note.
Вкус	85	Smooth and delicate, with medium peat, sea salt, honey, and a mineral finish.
Финиш	83	Medium to long, peaty, mineral aftertaste, peppery, warm.

paaliversen Expert Senior 88 02 jun 2026 6:48 pm

distinct peat and well balanced.

Izzino Connoisseur 92 11 apr 2025 8:58 pm

This is definitely the smokiest Glen Scotia I've ever had. I would never blindly tip this distillery

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 85 11 may 2025 11:44 pm

I had it at a blind tasting. It's truly heavily peated and I appreciated it as an Islay whisky. Unfortunately, he can't hide his youth.

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 83

Kitto Connoisseur 85 18 may 2025 4:51 pm

Rare but not that outstanding,5 months of red wine cakes finishing is not long enough to present the usage of red wine casks

Jakub_Majetny Member Senior 91 04 jun 2025 7:43 pm

absolutely must have! this smoky one is perfect???? full body, very specific, untypical smokiness

glen efze Connoisseur 87 13 jun 2025 1:57 pm

Glen Scotia stayed true to its roots with the Campbeltown Festival bottling. This bottling is also only nine years old. The positive aspect is that this time the whisky is not unpeated like last year, which in my opinion led to a slightly disappointing result. This time the whisky is heavily peated. It was initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and then finished for six months in Ribera del Duero casks. This is a wine-growing region in northern Spain where the Tinta del Pais grape variety predominates. This is basically Tempranillo with slightly smaller, thicker-skinned grapes. This matches the cherry-red packaging and has also left this hue as a slight tinge in the more yellow-amber-colored whisky. glen-efze.de

Kikip Expert Senior 85 30 jul 2025 1:47 pm

rpvdwel Connoisseur 84 03 oct 2025 9:36 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

tommy12 Expert Senior 80 05 oct 2025 11:58 pm

Color: Light golden. Nose: warm smoke, alcohol well integrated. Palate: Strong smoke, ash dominant and unpleasant, sweetness, alcohol well integrated on the palate, wine aromas detectable, but seem artificial and disharmonious, medium finish. I don't like it. Therefore, the rest of the small sample had to be discarded.

dramadram Expert Senior 86 02 may 2026 2:11 pm

the combination of peat and red wine finish works really well for me.

Fundramental Connoisseur 87 16 mar 2025 7:59 pm

Had to google the wine first, interesting. Not sure I would've guessed a wine finish in a blind tasting, it reminded me of a Fino sherry. The peated GS is lovely, lightly salted, yummy.

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

massel Expert Senior 85 29 mar 2025 1:54 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Usqueba Expert Senior 84 27 apr 2025 7:47 pm

Smoky, fruity, medium long finish

TomAndIngrid Connoisseur 87 09 may 2025 11:43 am

Pleasantly smoky...

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87
Вкус	88	A dry smokiness spreads.
Финиш	87	Now the smoke becomes even more mineral-like.

pianoman Connoisseur 86 10 may 2025 6:43 am

Blind Tasting

SC3 Connoisseur 88 21 may 2025 5:04 pm

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 87 14 jun 2025 5:33 pm

Interesting take with a red wine cask and it seems to work well. Creamy vanilla, maritime smoky peat , smoked BBQ bacon , honey barley sugar, oak, liquorice , tinned fruit maybe peach. A few drops of water opens it up and draws out the sweet notes. A pleasant peaty Campletown malt.

Telekomet Expert Senior 87 02 oct 2025 10:09 pm

[84~87] nice, there is something to discover, purchase incentive only with good price-enjoyment ratio :-)

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

KFC_Warrior Member Senior 71 16 feb 2026 11:28 am

A mediocre whisky. Its only merit is its high strength. The aromas play with hints of sea, salt, and meat, flowing from one nuance to another. The wine finish is only in the name. It's not even close to being detectable in the taste, not even a hint.

molpet Expert Senior 85 07 apr 2025 1:33 pm

Very peaty/smoky whisky with minimal wine influence in the form of berries. In my opinion it is a bit young, spicy, and bitter. I would appreciate more, if Glen Scotia would come up with some 12y-18y non peated releases using just refill ex-bourbon and Sherry casks.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Strong Glen Scotia dirty/engine oil peat.
Вкус	86	Malt, honey, vanilla, caramel, hint of salt, black pepper, wood tannins, and a heavy peatiness. Just a touch of red berries (not enough for my taste though).
Финиш	83	The bitterness creeps in and is a bit disturbing for me.

MaltVader Connoisseur 84 17 apr 2025 8:12 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Mineral smoke, chemicals, honey, tire, dry hay, wood, vanilla, grilled meat, window cleaner
Вкус	85	Mainly smoke, caramel, butter cookies, vanilla, a bit of minerality, spices, herbs, a bit of citrus at the back
Финиш	84	Short, spicy, smoky, burnt butter, wood, caramel

DerDennis! Specialist 88 20 apr 2025 7:18 pm

A great Glen Scotia. The alcohol is excellently integrated. The substantial smoke harmonizes beautifully with the fruity, sweet berries. A long, pleasant finish.

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Sapfiwhisky Expert Senior 86 15 may 2025 8:31 am

The_Osprey Expert Senior 86 09 jul 2025 12:11 am

Glen Scotia, 9 Year Old, Peated, Ribera del Duero cask finish, Malts Festival Edition. Sample (around 20-25ml perhaps) from a Southport Whisky Club tasting pack. Dark golden. Aroma is charcoal mixed with blackberry in a cohesive way (burnt blackberry pie?), but background burnt buttery banana bread becomes b… apparent, melted margarine and possibly pink peppercorn and seared red pepper. That’s about it. Body is lightly oily. Taste holds together really well for a red wine cask finished whisky. Creamy chocolate-covered cherries leading into a baked banana sweetness, becoming salty mid-palate and then toffee-ish into the finish. A light smokiness on the breath afterwards but the peat is leaning more oily, briney and piney – reminds me a bit of peated Bruichladdich stuff and I’d probably have said that blind. Definitely one of my favourite red wine cask influenced whiskies from those I’ve tried (but I certainly do not go out of my way to try them!) Really well put-together actually. Might have expected this to have been the most likely dud from the tasting set (only because of the red wine cask – I do like Glen Scotia), but in the end it was my favourite. At £60 a bottle it’s quite tempting. 3.6/86

Gous Connoisseur 86 13 aug 2025 2:27 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Nick_Hildebrand_2000 Connoisseur 87 25 jan 2026 10:11 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

y0tz Member Senior 84 13 feb 2026 4:11 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

wbarchive_260795 Expert Senior 87 21 feb 2026 8:32 pm

Sometimes it's chance that holds the biggest surprises. This sample was included with a purchase – and it immediately captivated me. A 9-year-old Glen Scotia with a Ribera del Duero finish initially sounds like just another "wine barrel gimmick." But there's more to it than that. Much more. One could see it as an attempt to give a rather classic house style a wilder, more modern dimension. Whether or not it's appealing depends largely on personal taste.

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Нос	87	The alcohol is initially present and noticeably prominent. Almost menthol-like and cool, it rises to the nose and overpowers the fruit. The dark berries – blackberry, blackcurrant – are present, but they shimmer through rather subtly. This is complemented by a salty, slightly oily sea note with a hint of damp barley. With some time in the glass, the whole thing becomes more rounded, but the youthful vigor remains noticeable.
Вкус	87	A powerful start with a spicy, red wine-like dryness. Dark grape skins, tart cherry, pronounced tannins. The Ribera del Duero finish adds structure and grip – and a certain restlessness. This is complemented by a slightly earthy, almost funky note that gives the whisky an edge. The salty Campbeltown base shines through from time to time, preventing the wine cask from taking complete control. Nevertheless, the wine's spiciness clearly dominates.
Финиш	88	Long, dry, and spicy. The tannins remain present, accompanied by salty minerality and dark fruit. Towards the end, a pleasant bitterness emerges – like very dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt. Conclusion: This bottling is not a harmonious crowd-pleaser. It relies on contrast rather than integration. The finish is deliberately distinctive, giving the 9-year-old an almost provocative edge. The alcohol is clearly present on the nose, the finish dominant and rich in tannins. Perfect balance is nowhere to be found here – but character is in abundance. It's not a harmonious work of art, but rather an expressive break with tradition. Not everyone will like it – but I do.

Maltimizer Expert Senior 85 23 apr 2025 12:07 am

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Нос	88	Very sweet, maritime and strongly smoky start. Later, a beautiful interplay between sweet smoke and savory, meaty notes emerges. Also abundant with ripe raspberries, vanilla, honey, and herbs. Simple but pleasing!
Вкус	83	Strong and quite spicy at the beginning, then immediately dry, warming and again somewhat savory-sweet. Added to that are plenty of wood, dried herbs, and really strong peat. It's a bit uneven and unfortunately not very well balanced.
Финиш	83	Medium-long, peppery, sweet and strongly herbal.

DistiLesha Connoisseur 86 13 may 2025 10:18 pm

Perhaps the most phenolic of all festival releases. Powerful and vibrant, tart and thick. Perhaps a bit too much phenolic for Glen Scotia. I was surprised by the Isabella grapes. Difficulty of note breakdown: 6/10 21 22 21 21

Squinugie Connoisseur 85 31 may 2025 6:32 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

IRamOne Expert Junior 90 08 jun 2025 6:32 pm

Nose: beautiful sour candy peat 9 Palate: following nose, sparkling very very nice 9

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Нос	90	Nose: beautiful sour candy peat 9
Вкус	90	Palate: following nose, sparkling very very nice 9
Финиш	89

KrolikMorski Expert Senior 87 19 jun 2025 10:56 pm

It was so close to get 88, but finish faded too early.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

man2392 Expert Senior 86 26 jun 2025 10:26 pm

Nose: dark chocolate, teak, holly and sugared cranberries, play doh and green pepper, cactus fruit and mastiha, muskmelon and pork buns, lamingtons Palate: coconut ash and carambola, victoria plum conserve Finish: barbecued pineapple and papaya, loose leaf tobacco and barra brath Tasted as part of Southport Whisky Club Campbeltown festival tasting

PeLe14 Member Senior 86 23 oct 2025 9:24 pm

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Нос	87	Sweetness, fruit, smoke, almost perfumed.
Вкус	85
Финиш	85

Yvesss88 Connoisseur 86 07 may 2026 12:44 pm

Sirralf Connoisseur 87 21 jun 2026 1:35 pm

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Нос	87	Peat smoke, fruity, spicy with toffee and vanilla notes
Вкус	87	Strong and intense, with maritime and smoky notes, bright fruits, vinous notes, and a touch of oak spice.
Финиш	86	Medium-long finish, light fruits, peat smoke and licorice.

SingleMaltRussell Expert Senior 88 26 feb 2025 12:22 am

I can see this being another popular Campbeltown Malts release from Glen Scotia. The wine finish on this is very well done and works seamlessly with the highly peated spirit. For me, it has that balance I need between spirit and cask. There's oliy caramel malt still forming the backbone, but the peat and fruit are both also fully strutting their stuff. It reminds me a bit of Raasay in the way that combination is expressed. Tonnes of fun. My advice - grab one NOW.

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Нос	87	Smokey mesquite tinged leather and pink chewits. Grilled wild boar medallions with rosemary, thyme, and forest berry coulis. There's black liquorice, roses, toasted sugars, and the slight medicinal edge of a retirement home.
Вкус	88	Instant robust sweet/savoury of sizzling red meat and dark malt that expands to include ginger cordial, grenadine, Crème caramel and sesame oil, as barbecue smoke blooms framed by a boisterous gaggle of mixed peppercorns
Финиш	88	Dried currants, cherries and cranberries slowly become soft fuzzy black tea tannins and continue to unspool into simultaneous cooling eucalyptus and warm humming Szechuan which goes on and on to a backing of rich Espresso crema and molasses chips.

MaltMusings Connoisseur 80 27 feb 2025 3:15 pm

An early release this year, exclusively to Unlocked Subscribers, of Glen Scotia's Campbeltown Malts Festival Limited Edition. This year they've gone with a Heavily Peated 9yo finished in Ribera del Duero Red Wine. It's a nice dram, typical heavily peated Glen Scotia with lots of salinity. Mouthfeel is lovely but I think the wine cask has delivered dry tannins and spice rather than berry notes. Not my favourite Festival release but it is better than the Rum Cask! https://malt-musings.blogspot.com/2025/02/glen-scotia-campbeltown-malts-festival.html

leafar95 Member Senior 86 04 mar 2025 11:08 pm

Harminischer Rauch mit Noten von Erdbeere/Himbeere in der Nase

Spoerkel Connoisseur 88 04 apr 2025 2:58 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

MaroFF Connoisseur 85 01 jul 2025 5:15 pm

With each passing year, Glen Scotia's festival releases are getting weaker. The aroma is too piercing and biting on the nose for me. The taste is much milder, sweeter, fruitier. That's what saves the whole rating. I won't buy a bottle.

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Нос	82	intense, expressive, resinous, boiled potatoes, wood varnish, sweet, vanilla, red apples, dark chocolate, oak, pepper, ginger
Вкус	88	sweet with honey bitterness, oak, buckwheat honey, caramel, red forest berries, forest floor, slightly smoky, ash from the fire, apples, orange peel, Hungarian plum, cherry syrup
Финиш	85	medium length with chocolate, cocoa, coffee grounds, caramel, slightly resinous, scratching the palate, suede leather, a touch of tobacco

timush2000 Expert Senior 88 11 aug 2025 6:39 pm

As always, wonderful

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Нос	89	Cough syrup, mint candies (with a plus sign on the wrapper, remember those?), smoked prunes, earth, dried cherries, the bouquet is beyond praise, to be honest, for a nine-year-old this is a very complex nose
Вкус	88	chocolate raisins, raw earth, hazelnuts, hairy coconut, dark truffle, champignons, glass caramel, spices
Финиш	87	prunes, spices, oak, mint, Sichuan pepper

GIORGOS Connoisseur 86 12 aug 2025 8:41 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Eug300 Expert Junior 86 14 sep 2025 3:55 pm

B: 54.3%, ucf, nc, thick, balanced. 23 N: peat, herbal, vanilla, tropic fruits. Intense and peaty. 20 P: vanilla, spice, tropic fruits, smoke. Sweet and deep. 22 F: spice, vanilla, citrus, smoke. Medium to long. 21 Tasty and meaty peated dram

anter Expert Senior 87 18 sep 2025 5:19 am

Exceptionally enjoyable peat nuances and a proper incorporation despite the high peating rate truly elevate this whisky. Uncommon, slightly funky notes add character. Superb! Price performance: Very good! Would I buy it again?: Yes!

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Нос	87	Peat has a slightly cheesy, Parmesan-like scent. A touch of briny, green olives. A truly full nose. A slight almond cookie note. Very similar to Ardmore peat, in fact. A medicinal aftertaste. Incense, palo santo, and a Jamaican rum funk.
Вкус	87	On the palate, animal fat, saucisson. More brine. Still the Jamaican rum funk. The palate and nose follow the same path. Dry fish, perhaps. A slight sweetness. Perhaps a naphthalene edge? Earthy peat notes become increasingly pronounced over time. Pickled red fruits; strawberry. Maybe a touch of raspberry. Again, a palate as full and satiated as the nose.
Финиш	86	The finish is quite intense. Beautiful coal, ash, and a full earthiness. A very long finish due to the influence of peat. Salty cookies. Light Parmesan again. Green olives or capers. Although the non-peat notes of the finish fade quickly, the peat itself keeps the finish long with its inherent complexity. Enjoyable!

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