Set Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown 12 Year old + 14 Year old
Issue No. 2, the second in the Icons of Campbeltown series, is inspired by the signage depicting St. Michael, the courageous archangel who heroically slayed a fire-breathing dragon with his spear.
In celebration of this mythical story, this unique 14 year old single malt whisky has been released with a medium peated strength. Bold sea salinity and smoky peat are beautifully balanced by the gorgeous sweetness of candied red fruits, enriched after six months in Barolo's finest red wine casks.
The Icons of Campbeltown series pays tribute to the Campbeltown community that has ensured Glen Scotia's preeminence in history. Taking inspiration from the Campbeltown Market Cross - a historic gathering place for the community to celebrate and tell stories, with a series of saints and animals carved into its stone face -each release commemorates the story of the spirit of the local community.
Issue 2 is inspired by St Michael, who, with the support of an army of well-wishers, slays a fire-breathing dragon. In the Victorian heyday of whiskey production in Campbeltown, there were predatory fires that claimed several of the town's distilleries and devastated them. On December 17, 1899, Glen Scotia, along with heroic members of the community, battled a powerful fire at the Dalintober distillery and saved it from an unfortunate fate. In Campbeltown you will find no living saints or dragon slayers, only a community that, through a prevailing spirit of unity, endures in the face of adversity.
To celebrate this mythical story, Master Blender has selected this medium peated 14 year old single malt whisky. The smoky character intertwined with layers of fruit, spice and subtle sea saltiness leaves no one in doubt as to which distillery this limited release comes from.
The illustrations on the label and gift carton were done by Joel Holtzman, an illustrator and conceptual artist based in the Netherlands. He has worked on some of the world's most popular fantasy resources for Marvel, Macmillan Publishing, Disney and LucasFilm, among others.
The very first limited edition in Glen Scotia's Icons of Campbeltown series, celebrating stories of community spirit. The Mermaid recalls the many sightings of mermaids on their shores. The 12-year-old single malt whisky has been specially finished in ex-sherry Palo Cortado casks to reflect the rarity of a mermaid's glimpse. It is bottled at 54,1 % cask strength, with no chill filtration and a natural colour.
Expect aromas of sea salt crystals, ship varnish and edible seaweed against a backdrop of tarte tatin, marmalade and caramel notes. The creamy palate delivers sweet French apple pie and a pinch of salt before a long, warming and spicy finish.
The bottle comes in a gorgeous turquoise and gold gift box featuring a mermaid.
Colour: amber with mahogany highlights
Nose: marine, spices, seaweed, marmalade, caramel
Taste: cream, apple pie, pinch of salt
Finish: dry, long, spices
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