Campbeltown whiskies are quite rare, as there are only 3 distilleries operating (if you count GlenGyle as one). Glen Scotia is rarely seen in OB, and I’ve had quite a few nice Indies distilled there which I really enjoyed (this Kintra for example). The latest batch from Wemyss consists of 6 single casks, and three will be reviewed on the blog shortly, and guess which one I’ve chosen to start with, well yea… As always Wemyss bottle casks at around 46% abv, and not at CS (in order to reduce prices, and increase volume so I am told), and this one is no exception.
Wemyss Malts Salted Caramels – Glen Scotia 1991, 46% abv
Nose: We’re in a confectionary shop near the ocean. Lovely wee smoke on top of caramel heaven. With caramel sweets sprinkled with sea salt breeze .
Palate: Brine and sweet caramelized wood then getting fruitier with papaya , hints of guava and grapefruit with caramel candy and light aromatic wood.
Finish : salty with a sweet spot.
Lovely salt and fruit interplay, and what a nice sea breeze. Very special stuff. Love it.
Score: 88/100
official samples provided by Wemyss Malts
Is there any reason you WOULDN’T count Glengyle?
Well glengyle is a side show by springbank even the ppl working there. But yes it should count.