Glen Scotia Victoriana Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glen Scotia · Glen Scotia Distillery
Victoriana showcases what deep-charred casks can achieve at cask strength. Glen Scotia's Campbeltown character — that briny, slightly industrial edge — weaves through the rich sherry and charred oak influence to produce something unmistakably place-driven. This is bold whisky with a clear sense of origin.
Nose
Dark chocolate and dried fig open the nose, followed by charred vanilla and a briny maritime note. Clove spice and a hint of smoky oak develop as it breathes.
Palate
Full-bodied and intense, with waves of cocoa, dried fruit, and honey-coated malt. A coastal salinity runs through the mid-palate, while deep-charred cask influence delivers roasted espresso and caramel sweetness.
Finish
Exceptionally long, with smoky vanilla, lingering clove, and a fading maritime minerality. The deep char influence persists beautifully.
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Cask Type
- First-fill bourbon barrels, deeply charred oak finish
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, finished in deeply charred oak casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
A slab of 72% dark chocolate bark studded with Maldon sea salt and toasted hazelnuts mirrors the whisky's cocoa depth while its salt crystals echo Campbeltown's maritime character.
Glen Scotia, one of just three surviving Campbeltown distilleries from a region that once boasted over thirty, has undergone a quiet renaissance under Loch Lomond Group's stewardship, with Victoriana's deep-charred finishing becoming a cult favorite among cask-strength enthusiasts.
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