Glen Scotia 45yo 1973 (43,8%)

The Glen Scotia 45 years old is the oldest Glen Scotia bottled to date. This Campbeltown single malt matured in refill bourbon barrels which were filled on the 23^rd of December 1973. After a long maturation they’ve been recasked in a first fill bourbon cask in 2011 after which this release was bottled in 2019 at natural cask strength of 43,8% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour. This is a limited edition of 150 bottles packed in a luxury wooden case.

Nose: maritime influences with pineapple, green apple, floral aromas, rose petals, vanilla and toasted oak

Palate: an oily mouthfeel with sweet caramel, juicy tropical fruit, pineapple, mango and watermelon followed by vanilla an honey

Finish: long with sea salt and lime followed by warming aromas of cinnamon and ginger