Glen Scotia 2024 14 Year Old Icons of Campbeltown - Release No. 2: The Dragon

Smell

A mixture of strong oak and an unexpected note of boiled egg - not unpleasant, but unusual. Behind this, a nutty depth unfolds with pistachios and pecan, accompanied by an underlying dark fruitiness. Plums and a hint of lime provide an exciting balance, while white pepper adds a spicy sharpness. A fragrance that unfolds and reveals new facets with every sniff.

Taste

Bone-dry and astringent - as if you had taken a sip from an old oak barrel. The maritime flavour is unmistakable, with salty notes mingling with the short, pithy oak. Despite the strength, the alcohol is very well integrated, giving the whisky structure. The mouthfeel is intense and sophisticated - a whisky that is uncompromising and certainly not immediately appealing to everyone.

Finish

Chilli heat meets the subtle sweetness of brown sugar. But that's not all - a pebbly, stony note remains, almost as if you were breathing over a salty sea cliff.