Glen Scotia – 9 y.o. Unpeated Fino Sherry Finish Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 (70cl, 56.2%)

The 2024 Festival Edition is an unpeated nine-year-old Campbeltown single malt with a Fino sherry finish. It first matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, then spent at least six months in Fino sherry casks. Citrus fruit and light stone fruit combine with oak spice and the maritime character of the bottling, with lime, apple and black pepper adding to its aroma. It was bottled at 56.2% cask strength, with natural colour and no chill filtration, in a 70cl bottle with gift packaging. On the nose, fresh floral notes appear. The palate brings lemon and light stone fruit with spicy oak notes. The finish is long and dry, with a subtle maritime impression and a fine saltiness reminiscent of brine.