Glen Scotia 10 Years unpeated
Glen Scotia 10 Years Unpeated focuses on the aromas and flavour profiles created by maturation in bourbon casks. The bottling has been part of the Campbeltown distillery's Core Range since 2021.
Tasting Notes
Nose
When first immersed in the world of Glen Scotia 10 Years Unpeated, the senses are met with flavours of vanilla, caramel toffee and a hint of citrus. However, a strange note lurks beneath the surface, a musty presence that slightly dulls the fragrance experience.
Palate
On the palate, Glen Scotia reveals an unexpected range of flavours, from a wet towel and old, soft McDonald's fries to a subtle maritime saltiness. However, despite the variety of flavours, the Scotch lacks the fruitiness one would expect from a whisky of this type. Instead, an unpleasant hint of mustiness lingers in the mouth.
Finish
The finish is disappointing. Barely existent, it leaves only a slight bitterness and a rough texture on the tongue, which reinforces the impression of an unfinished whisky.
Thoughts
Marcel 64/100
The Glen Scotia 10 Year Unpeated lacks the joy in the glass that one hopes for from a Campbeltown whisky – the musty note and the weak finish unfortunately make it a tired shadow of what it could be. It’s better to spend a few euros more and go for the Double Cask, which delivers genuine drinking pleasure.
Sascha 70/100
The Glen Scotia 10 Year Unpeated presents an interesting aromatic profile but fails to convince in balance and finish. The absence of cask influence and the weak finish feel unbalanced, leaving this whisky noticeably weaker compared to its competition.
Value for Money: Fair
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Why does the Glen Scotia 10 Year Unpeated taste slightly musty, even though it was matured in bourbon casks?
The musty note can result from a combination of cask character and storage conditions. Despite maturation in bourbon casks, which typically impart vanilla and caramel notes, damp warehouses or wood defects can cause such atypical aromas.
How does the Glen Scotia 10 Year Unpeated differ from other Glen Scotia releases?
The Glen Scotia 10 Year Unpeated forgoes the typical peat smoke and instead focuses on bourbon cask maturation aromas. This results in a milder but also more unusual flavor profile with maritime and slightly off-putting notes that are less present in other Glen Scotia variants.
Is the Glen Scotia 10 Year Unpeated suitable for whisky beginners?
Due to its rather unusual flavor profile with musty and bitter notes, this whisky is less recommended for beginners. It is better suited for experienced drinkers who are adventurous and appreciate complex, less conventional aromas.