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Royal Visit: Glen Scotia Presents King Charles Bespoke 25 Year Old

Glen Scotia presents King Charles III with a bespoke 25 Year Old single malt whisky during his historic visit to Campbeltown, Scotland's smallest whisky-producing region.
  • Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape.
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King Charles III visited Campbeltown today (3rd July) and received a warm welcome from Glen Scotia Distillery. Credit: Glen Scotia
Glen Scotia Distillery marked King Charles III’s visit to Campbeltown today with a specially engraved bottle of its award-winning 25 Year Old single malt whisky. The commemorative bottling features unique engraving reading “To celebrate the royal visit of King Charles to Campbeltown 3rd July 2025.”

The presentation highlights Campbeltown’s growing recognition as Scotland’s smallest whisky-producing region experiences a notable revival. Glen Scotia created the bespoke expression specifically for the royal occasion, selecting a whisky that has earned Platinum recognition six times in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition since 2018.

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Royal Recognition for Campbeltown’s Whisky Heritage

Campbeltown once held the title of the world’s whisky capital, and today’s royal visit signals renewed attention for the region’s distilling traditions. Glen Scotia has positioned itself at the center of this whisky renaissance.

“It’s a tremendous honour to welcome His Majesty to Campbeltown,” said Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia distillery manager. “His visit not only recognises the town’s historical significance, but also its vibrant whisky-making community. We are proud to gift The King a bespoke bottling of our 25 Year Old to celebrate this special moment, a whisky that reflects the depth of character and craftsmanship which define Glen Scotia and Campbeltown.”

Coastal Character Defines Glen Scotia’s 25 Year Old Expression

The whisky presented to King Charles showcases Glen Scotia’s distinctive coastal influences. The 25-year-old expression underwent aging in American oak casks before finishing in first-fill bourbon barrels, creating what the distillery describes as exceptional single malt character.
The commemorative presentation represents more than a ceremonial gesture, serving as recognition of Campbeltown’s efforts to rebuild its whisky reputation. Glen Scotia’s consistent competition success, particularly its repeated Platinum awards, demonstrates the quality levels driving the region’s renewed prominence in Scottish whisky production.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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