Loch Lomond Distillers outpost in Campbeltown. Founded in 1832 then from 1928 onwards a history of opening and closing and changes of ownership (and a suicide in 1930!). Production re-started by the owners of Springbank on 5th May 1999 and then continued in May 2000 by Loch Lomond. A 12 year old was released in 2005.
A very clean nose, barely present when served in a tumbler, it was hard to gain the full range of aromas, some citrus.
Thin but incredibly clean on the palate. Malt, orange squash with a menthol-like cleanness to it that reminded me of Green Spot. Then a bit of mid-palate spice and a tiny lick of salt.
On the finish very tangy. Tickles the sides of the mouth and sides of the tongue, making it incredibly refreshing and very, very more-ish. Very inviting, wants you to go back for more.
Although not huge on flavours, a really well crafted spirit - one that I wouldn't usually associate with the Campbeltown region. One that I'll need to try again in isolation.
www.glenscotia-distillery.co.uk
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