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Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No.4 Scotch Whisky Review

Can a Tuscan dessert wine cask elevate Campbeltown's coastal character? Glen Scotia's Griffin-inspired No.4 blends honey, salted caramel and sea salt beautifully.

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Glen Scotia’s newest addition to the Icons of Campbeltown series. This whisky is 12 years old, finished in Vin Santo wine casks from Tuscany, Italy. Continuing its exploration of Campbeltown mythology and folklore, release no.4 is inspired by the Griffin, which is said to have watched over Campbeltown harbour and the whisky produced there. Bottled at 53.8% ABV.
Appearance:
Perfect Gold
Nose:
Lots of honey, toffee, Bakewell tarts, almonds, Glen Scotia saltiness (unpeated whisky), vanilla fudge and donut glaze.
Palate:
Salted caramel, more honey, more freshly baked donuts, bread dough, sea salt, spearmint, and sage
Finish:
Classic Glen Scotia coastal notes with salt and samphire. Lingering notes of more honey, lime juice, more almonds, biscotti, and an almost fino sherry feel to it.
Comments:
A really well-integrated, unpeated style with a lesser-known dessert wine from Italy. It has really welcoming sweetness and a classic Glen Scotia feel to it. These releases are always a hit, and I can see this doing really well as autumn starts to roll in.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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