Tasting Notes
- Nose: Gentle peat smokiness, sweet pineapple, sea salted caramel, oak vanilla, zesty orange
- Palate: Tropical pineapple sweetness, spiced apple, maritime salinity, warming oak influence
- Finish: Long finish with delicate toasted almond, warming cinnamon, lingering coastal smoke
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| ABV | 58.6% (Cask Strength) |
| Volume | 700ml |
| Age Statement | 10 Years |
| Release Year | 2010 |
| Distillery | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Campbeltown, Scotland |
| Cask Type | Single Cask No. 19/380-37 |
| Production | Non-chill filtered, natural color |
| Limited Edition | 1 of 242 bottles |
Perfect For
- Serious Collectors: Rare single cask bottling with only 242 bottles produced
- Campbeltown Enthusiasts: Authentic expression from Scotland's smallest whisky region
- Cask Strength Appreciation: Bottled at natural strength for maximum flavor intensity
- Special Occasions: Premium single cask worthy of life's most memorable moments
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Glen Scotia 2010 Single Cask taste like?
Glen Scotia 2010 Single Cask offers a complex flavor profile combining gentle peat smokiness with tropical pineapple sweetness, complemented by sea salted caramel and oak vanilla. The palate reveals spiced apple and maritime salinity, finishing long with toasted almond and warming cinnamon notes.
Is Glen Scotia 2010 good for cocktails?
At 58.6% ABV cask strength, this rare single cask expression is best appreciated neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full complexity. Its limited availability and premium character make it ideal for sipping rather than mixing.
How should I drink Glen Scotia 2010 Single Cask?
Serve neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, allowing 10-15 minutes to open up. Add a few drops of distilled water if desired to tame the cask strength intensity and reveal additional flavor layers. This whisky rewards patient contemplation.
Is Glen Scotia 2010 Single Cask worth the price?
As one of only 242 bottles from a specially selected single cask, this represents exceptional value for collectors and Campbeltown enthusiasts. The combination of 10-year aging, cask strength bottling, and Glen Scotia's heritage craftsmanship justifies its premium positioning.
What is similar to Glen Scotia 2010?
For admirers of maritime Scotch whiskies, consider other Campbeltown expressions like Springbank or Kilkerran. Those seeking similar peat and fruit balance might explore Islay malts like Bowmore or Highland Park, though few match this bottling's unique coastal character.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.