Campbeltown distillery Glen Scotia is bringing the folklore of Scotland’s smallest whisky-making region to the shores of Loch Lomond. Luss Distillery is hosting Glen Scotia for a Halloween weekend takeover on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, featuring two tastings exploring the brand’s limited-edition series and its core range.
Tony MacLean, brand home manager of Luss Distillery, said: “After the success of the Glen Scotia Mini Campbeltown Malts Festival earlier this year, we couldn’t wait to welcome Glen Scotia back for Halloween weekend.”
MacLean continued: “Both experiences offer a chance to learn about Glen Scotia’s incredible, award-winning drams.”
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The first tasting takes guests through Glen Scotia’s Icons of Campbeltown series. Attendees will sample a line-up of single malts and learn the inspiration behind each expression, drawn from folklore surrounding Campbeltown’s medieval market cross.
Located in the center of Campbeltown, the 14th-century stone has long been shrouded in myth. Its carvings have inspired each annual ‘Icon’, including the Dragon, the Wulver and, most recently, the Griffin for Release No.4.
The second tasting offers a trio from the core range. It spans Glen Scotia Double Cask Sherry Finish, the Glen Scotia 12 Year Old, and Glen Scotia Victoriana, a modern take on a classic Victorian-style single malt.
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READ THE STORYThe Victoriana expression nods to Campbeltown’s history as the Victorian whisky capital of the world. At its peak in the 19th century, the town was home to more than 30 distilleries, though only three operate there today: Glen Scotia, Springbank and Glengyle.
Ashley Smith, master blender at Glen Scotia, said: “Campbeltown has a wealth of folklore and a rich history to draw on, which inspired the creative concept for the Icons of Campbeltown series.”
Smith added: “Halloween weekend is the perfect time of year to experience the Icons of Campbeltown series and delve into the legends and bold character of Campbeltown.”
Luss Distillery is the spirits destination owned by Loch Lomond Group, which also owns Loch Lomond Whiskies and Ben Lomond Gin as well as Glen Scotia. The venue sits around an hour from Glasgow.
The Icons of Campbeltown tasting costs $26 (£19) for a 45-minute session including four drams. It runs at 11.15am, 2.15pm and 4pm across both days.
The core range tasting costs $20 (£15) for a 30-minute session featuring three drams. It runs at 10.30am on 31 October, and at 10.30am and 3.15pm on 1 November.
Bookings can be made via Luss Distillery.
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