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A bottle of Glen Scotia 46 Year Old Whisky, matured in a first fill bourbon cask, is displayed in a wooden case. The case has "Glen Scotia," "46 years," and "1832" engraved on it. A plaque with details about the whisky is placed in front of the bottle, with shelves of additional bottles visible in the background.
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46 Year Old Whisky

• 70cl - Standard Bottle

This exceptional spirit was originally laid down in refill bourbon casks and was then left to be gently matured by time, patience, and the unique Campbeltown climate. In 2011 the liquid was carefully re-casked into first fill bourbon and allowed a further six years to rest and develop. Finally, the liquid was recasked into a single first fill oloroso hogshead for a final four years, before being non-chill filtered and bottled at its natural strength of 41.7%.


The final casks of a bygone era

By 1974 Campbeltown's whisky-making empire had fallen and most of its local distilleries had closed and passed into memory. Those few that remained were adapting for a new world, and Glen Scotia was understanding a four-year program of investments and renovations that spelled opportunity for the town and would have brought with it a great sense of optimism. But for the distillery manager, Mike Smith and his team, these final years and casks would also have marked the close of a very special chapter of history. 

It was a chapter defined by tradition, care, and craftmanship - an old way of doing things - which was handed down to Mike by his father during his own appointment as Glen Scotia's Distillery Manager. Today's Glen Scotia's current Distillery Manager & Master Distiller, Iain McAlister, has picked up the mantle of caring for these cherished casks of exceptional character, and ensuring the final result is outstanding. 

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich dried fruit and citrus peel, sweet thick toffee balanced with bracing ocean sea spray and fresh vanilla

Palate

Velvet mouthfeel with layers of melted brown sugar and golden caramel, baked apple, and poached pear in vanilla syrup with orange citrus notes

Finish

Long maritime finish with sea salt and waves of warming cinnamon and nutmeg spice

NON CHILL FILTERED - 41.7% ABV - NATURAL COLOUR 

 



46 Year Old

 

A Rare Treasure and a window through time.

To mark this special release, our distillery manager Iain McAlister invited whisky writer and friend, Dave Broom to the distillery for the first tasting of the 46 year old. Together over a dram, the two explored its incredible history and provenance. 

 





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