Glen Scotia Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Product details
| Management number | 253706420 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$26.00 | Model Number | 253706420 | ||
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Glen Scotia Double Cask is a vibrant, approachable expression that delivers a taste of Campbeltown’s maritime character, with extra richness from its sherry finishing. It’s not overly intricate, but it manages to balance sweetness, spice, oak, and sea spray in a way that offers good value and accessibility for both newcomers and seasoned drinkers.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Glen Scotia distillery is located in Campbeltown, Scotland — one of only three functioning distilleries in that once-renowned whisky region.
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Double Cask is matured initially in first-fill bourbon barrels, then finished for up to 12 months in Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks.
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It is a non-age-statement (NAS) whisky—no age claim is made.
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ABV: 46% (92 proof).
Tasting Profile
| Aspect | Notes & Observations |
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| Appearance / Colour | Warm amber / burnished gold hue. (Note: some color added) |
| Nose / Aroma | Rich sweetness up front: crème caramel, toffee, fudge, candied fruit, caramelized sugars. Over time, aromas of peach, apple, dusty oak, and a hint of sea salt spray emerge. |
| Palate / Taste | Sweet and silky at first: caramel, stewed plums, raisins, PX-style sherry richness, layered with vanilla oak, baking spice (cinnamon / nutmeg), and subtle oak dryness. Also some salted caramel and light salted tang in the mid palate. |
| Finish | Medium finish: sherry sweetness lingers, along with oak spice, a touch of smoke or dust, and a saline or herbal salinity. Some reviewers find it a bit short on length, but flavorful to the end. |
Food & Pairing Suggestions
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Serve: Best neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to concentrate aromas. A drop or two of water can help open it further, especially for the sherry components.
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Pairings:
• Rich desserts: Christmas pudding, sticky fig cake, caramel or toffee desserts
• Dried fruit and nut platters
• Aged cheeses (sharp cheddar, mature Gouda)
• Pork or game dishes with fruit reductions
• Dark chocolate or chocolate with nut / orange accents
• Roasted or glazed duck
Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
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| Name | Glen Scotia Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Type / Style | NAS Single Malt, Campbeltown region |
| Cask Regimen | First-fill bourbon + up to 12 months finishing in PX sherry casks |
| ABV / Proof | 46% (92 proof) |
| Character / Style | Rich sherry influence balanced with maritime salt, oak, spice, and fruit |
| Positioning | Entry into Glen Scotia’s line; value / flavor-forward expression |
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