Glen Scotia Unveils 2nd Icons of Campbeltown Launch

Glen Scotia, considered one of solely three working distilleries in Campbeltown, has unveiled the second expression in its Icons of Campbeltown assortment. The gathering pays tribute to the wealthy whisky heritage of Campbeltown, which was as soon as ‘The Whisky Capital of the World’. 

Launch No.2 is a 14 Yr Outdated single malt completed in ex-Barolo purple wine casks. The expression was created in collaboration with Marvel artist, Joel Holtzman, whose packaging design was impressed by an etching of a dragon on the Campbeltown Cross. 

The Inspiration For Icons of Campbeltown

The Icons of Campbeltown assortment will consist of 5 annual bottlings and is scheduled to be accomplished in 2028. The gathering is impressed by the Market Cross within the middle of Campbeltown. The 14th-century cross has been a big and historic assembly level. Its carvings, which embrace photos of saints, beasts, heroes, and their foes, have impressed quite a few myths and tales that inform the historical past of the ‘wee toon’. 

Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Launch No.2 

The etching that impressed Launch No.2 is a rendering of Saint Michael – the archangel of braveness and safety – who allegedly slayed a fire-breathing dragon together with his spear. Though this story is a legend, it has been linked to actual occasions in Campbeltown, equivalent to quite a few fires at whisky distilleries through the years. Launch No.2 pays homage to this legend, in addition to the resilience of the Campbeltown group, which thrived in the course of the Victorian period. 

Iain McAlister, Distillery Supervisor and Grasp Distiller at Glen Scotia stated: “Onerous instances have a means of pulling our distilling group collectively, very like on December seventeenth, 1899, when Glen Scotia, together with heroic townspeople, fought a fierce blaze at Dalintober distillery and saved it from an early destiny. You will see no dwelling saints or dragon slayers within the city now, only a fantastic group that endures in opposition to the chances by its prevailing spirit of unity, and that is what our newest Icons of Campbeltown launch celebrates.”

The 14 Yr Outdated single malt is medium-peated, and was crafted by Grasp Blender, Michael Henry. The liquid spent most of its maturation interval in American oak, earlier than ending for six months in ex-Barolo purple wine casks. 

Tasting notes for the brand new launch are as follows (supplied by Glen Scotia): 

“Nostril: Ocean spray, purple berries, peat smoke
Palate: Melted brown sugar, raspberry, cranberry, apple, vanilla
End: Lengthy, purple cherries and swirling peat smoke”

Michael Henry, Grasp Blender at Loch Lomond Group, homeowners of Glen Scotia, stated: “The Icons of Campbeltown assortment gives wealthy inspiration for our alternative of liquid with every launch. The coastal character and full-bodied mouthfeel are a part of Glen Scotia’s signature character. We now have chosen to complete in Barolo Purple Wine casks bringing scrumptious purple berry fruits to enrich Glen Scotia’s distillery character. The swirling smoke and wealthy purple color are evocative of the fire-breathing dragon slayed by Saint Michael on the Campbeltown Cross.”

In Collaboration With Joel Holtzman

Joel Holtzman is a world-renowned graphic artist, whose credit embrace LucasFilm, Marvel, and Disney. Holtzman was requested to create the putting packaging for this launch, utilizing fiery tones to enrich the whisky, in addition to carry the story of Saint Michael to life. 

The place Can You Purchase Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Launch No.2? 

Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Launch No.2 is now accessible through the Glen Scotia website and chosen retailers within the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, Canada, Asia, China, the Center East, and South Africa for an SRP of £98 (~$130).