Glen Scotia 1975 30 Year Old The Whisky Fair

A bottle that reveals a subtle Scottish character beneath its estery, long-matured depth. Glen Scotia GLENSCOTIA 1975-2006 30yo The Whisky Fair 47.1% One of 96 bottles, Rum Barrel The aroma presents estery long-maturity notes with strong fruity elements: persimmon, peach, plum, vanilla, cinnamon, and a rustic barley sensation. On the palate, it begins with a soft, gentle mouthfeel, expanding into delicate apricot jam and orange sweetness, balanced by a refreshing acidity. The body is light, with a smooth, clean finish. [Good/Very Good] Bottled by The Whisky Fair in Limburg, Germany, in 2006. While many Scottish whiskies tend to be rustic and simple, this one exhibits a whisky fair-like long-matured estery character with a diverse array of fruity notes. The subtle rustic barley essence in the background felt distinctly Scottish. Tasting it, the estery and fruity character from the whisky fair's style is prominent. The mouthfeel is soft, gentle, and light, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity. While the whisky fair's long-matured estery nuances form the base, the faint Scottish character in the background was particularly impressive.