Glen Scotia | 21 Jahre | 2000/2021 | Batch #21/206 | Gordon & MacPhail | 57,1%

The Glen Scotia Distillery, also affectionately known as The Scotia or Old Scotia, is a producer of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It was founded in 1832 and is today one of only three distilleries in Campbeltown, the smallest whisky region of Scotland.

Glen Scotia is located in Campbeltown, a small town on the Kintyre Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland. This town, affectionately referred to as "Wee Toon," was considered the whisky capital of the world during the Victorian era. At its peak in the 19th century, there were 21 distilleries here.

The Glen Scotia Distillery, originally known as "Scotia," was founded in 1832 by Stewart & Galbraith and Company and was operated by them for almost 60 years. The notable industrialist Duncan MacCallum purchased the distillery in 1891 and built the grand facade that stretches along High Street.

After a series of ownership changes, the distillery was acquired by the Loch Lomond Group in 2014, which has made significant investments in the brand, increased capacity, opened warehouses, and developed a visitor center.

Today, the distillery retains many of its original design elements, including the mash tun, the still house, and the dunnage warehouse, dating back to the 1830s.

The distillery is operated by just eight employees: a distillery manager, deputy distillery manager, visitor center manager, and five distillery operators. The visitor center is open to the public and offers daily tours and tastings, and the Victorian-style shop sells whisky, branded merchandise, and other goods.

The Glen Scotia range has been reduced to five core Single Malt expressions, showcasing the typical Campbeltown flavor profile of toffee, maritime influence, and a hint of smoke. Each year, for the annual Campbeltown Malt Whisky Festival, Glen Scotia releases a special limited edition. In addition, there are special releases and other small batch bottlings.

The distillery sources its water from Crosshill Loch in Campbeltown. It uses unpeated, medium-peated, and heavily-peated malted barley for its whisky. Glen Scotia has a wash still with a capacity of 11,800 liters and a spirit still with a capacity of 8,600 liters. The copper pot stills are onion-shaped, with broad and short necks.

Gordon & MacPhail: A Guide to the Scottish Whisky Bottler with Tradition

Gordon & MacPhail is one of the oldest and most prestigious independent whisky bottlers in Scotland, with origins dating back to 1895. Founded by James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail, the company remains family-owned, managed by the Urquhart family, and is headquartered in Elgin, in the heart of Speyside, a region famous for its whisky production.

Over a Century of Whisky Expertise

Over the years, Gordon & MacPhail has developed unique expertise in maturing whisky. The company is known for selecting exceptional casks and aging them to perfection in their own warehouses. Many of their whiskies mature for decades, some for over 30, 40, or even 50 years before bottling.

A Diverse Portfolio

Gordon & MacPhail's range includes various product lines such as 'Connoisseurs Choice', 'Private Collection', and 'Generations'. Each line features its own theme and style, ranging from young, vibrant bottlings to rare, decades-old whiskies. Notably, Gordon & MacPhail also offers whiskies from closed distilleries, providing connoisseurs the chance to experience historically significant single malts.

Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

In addition to preserving tradition, Gordon & MacPhail places great emphasis on sustainability and the advancement of their production processes. The company has recently announced plans to gradually reduce its role as an independent bottler and focus more on producing its own distillates. This includes using whisky from their own distilleries like Benromach and The Cairn to enhance the quality and uniqueness of their products.

For whisky enthusiasts, Gordon & MacPhail offer not just a tasting of top-quality malts but also a profound experience of Scottish whisky history, marked by the company's dedication and passion.