Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 3

Glen Scotia 12 Year Old Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 3 is a limited-edition single malt distilled at the historic Glen Scotia Distillery in Campbeltown. Belonging to the acclaimed "Icons of Campbeltown" series celebrating the myths, legends, and heritage of Scotland's iconic whisky region, Release No. 3 features an unpeated distillate aged for 12 years and finished in Tawny Port casks. Bottled at a strength of 51.7% ABV, this release marries Glen Scotia’s oily, maritime distillate with rich fortified wine wood maturation, yielding layers of red berries, stewed plums, salted caramel, dark chocolate, and subtle coastal salinity.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with dark chocolate ganache, duck breast with berry reduction, sticky toffee pudding, blue cheese, or roasted nuts.

Tasting Notes: A rich, well-rounded Campbeltown single malt featuring notes of stewed plums, red berry jam, salted caramel, dark chocolate, and soft oak spice.

Nose: Inviting and sweet with aromas of dried berries, red wine tannins, salted butterscotch, dark cherries, and subtle maritime breeze.

Palate: Full-bodied, oily, and mouth-coating at 51.7% ABV, with layers of poached fruit, Tawny Port sweetness, dark cocoa, honeyed barley, and warming spice.

Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering notes of dark fruit preserve, gentle oak tannins, and a hint of coastal sea spray.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass or with a few drops of water to open up its rich port fruit, chocolate, and oily coastal layers.