Glen Scotia Sherry Double Cask Finish for whisky connoisseurs

One of Campbeltown’s three surviving distilleries, Glen Scotia has released a new limited-edition Glen Scotia Sherry Double Cask Finish, with only 15,000 bottles available worldwide.

Presented in a striking black and gold gift carton, the 11 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky showcases warming flavours of cinnamon and nutmeg and subtly spicy notes, which can be perfect for enjoying over Christmas and the forthcoming festive period.

Using a series of unpeated distillations from 2008, this single malt was matured in first fill bourbon barrels before being finished in a combination of hand-selected Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso hogshead sherry casks for a further 10 months; imparting a distinct, sweet flavour. The whisky was then married back together in bourbon casks before bottling at cask strength.

On the nose, the Glen Scotia Sherry Double Cask Finish delivers aromas of spiced rum, toffee and juicy plums, along with a rich, velvety mouth feel.  On the palate, the liquid offers sweet vanilla, raisin and warming cloves, before mellowing into a long, nutty and dry finish.

Priced at £65 and available for purchase from specialist and online whisky retailers, including The Whisky Shop, Glen Scotia Sherry Double Cask Finish has an ABV of 54.1 percent.