Glen Scotia 7 Year Old Ruby Port Finish

Glen Scotia releases an experimental festival bottling that pushes the boundaries of Campbeltown single malt. This 7-year-old was specially bottled for the Campbeltown Malts Festival, combining traditional production methods with an innovative cask finish that delivers impressive results.

Matured first in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky spent six months finishing in first-fill ex-Ruby Port casks, bottled at a robust 53.9% ABV. This dual-cask approach creates a complex profile that marries classic Campbeltown character with the rich, fruity influence of port-cask maturation. The interplay between these two cask types produces something genuinely distinctive.

The nose is stunning—creamy vanilla fudge mingles with juicy red fruits and the signature smoky Campbeltown peat. The palate takes a more herbaceous turn, revealing agave, citrus and peppery spice, while the finish lingers long with sweet port fruit, toffee notes and ashy, smoky complexity. This is whisky that showcases Glen Scotia's craftsmanship and willingness to experiment.

This release appeals to collectors and enthusiasts seeking something beyond the conventional. As a limited festival bottling, it represents excellent value for those passionate about Campbeltown whisky's unique character and heritage.