Glen Scotia 1991 Jewels Lombard

Glen Scotia Malts of Scotland cask 1926

The first Glen Scotia I tried (not so long ago) was also a single cask from Malts of Scotland, but that was a sherry butt. This is a bourbon hogshead, cask 1926, bottled exclusively for Belgium. The second difference is, of course, the age. The sherry butt matured whisky was 18 years, this one matured more double that time: no less than 37 years!...

Score 89/100

Glen Scotia SMWS 93.50 20yo “Hot embers at the gate of hell”

Nose: The nose is really spicy, with chilly and hot chilly that is… Sweet and burnt wood. Cinnamon. Anise. Wood smoke. Pepper. Candied ginger. Vanilla. A funky nose!! Yes, this is one of the funkiest whiskies I’ve had in a while. It’s not bad, just a lot going on. I guess the gates of hell are like that… Palate: Peppery mother of god! Spicy entry....

Score 83/100

Glen Scotia 20 Year Old 1991/2012 Strawberry Ganache Wemyss

from a purchased sample Nose: Well, I'll be. This is a very jammy number, and nearly on fudgy marmalade. It's definitely in the heavily sherried realm. Chocolate and rubbery. Strong orange, and lots of dark, wild strawberries, plums, and something sweetly sour (aged balsamic). Green peppers and something of rainforest vegetation. It's unique and...

Score 86/100

Glen Scotia 20 Year Old 1991 Malts of Scotland

This is only my fifth Glen Scotia. My experience with this Campbeltowner are somewhat hit and miss, but it is reassuring to find this is bottled by Malts of Scotland, as they are reknowned for selecting fine casks. My first exposure to Glen Scotia was also through a MoS release, back in 2010. Anyway, this one has a nice, dark color, balancing...

Score 87/100