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Celebrating Women in Whisky: Ashley Smith
An iconic Campbeltown whisky producer, Glen Scotia is a firm favourite among lovers of Scotch whiskies. We were lucky enough to catch Ashley Smith, Master Blender for Glen Scotia, for a chat in our latest episode of the W Club Decanted, as we continue with our Celebrating Women in Whisky campaign.
In this episode, W Club Manager, Luke Crowley Holland, and Ashley dive into all things Glen Scotia - from the distillery's fascinating history, to their visions for the future, award-winning releases, and what it takes to create the iconic liquid loved by so many. They also delve into Ashley's own whisky journey, and how she has found a network of women in whisky to inspire and support her throughout her career in a previously male-dominated industry.
About Glen Scotia
Glen Scotia is one of the smallest whisky distilleries in Scotland but one of the big names of Campbeltown. The distillery was awarded Scotland's Distillery of the Year 2021 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021. The distillery still maintains much of its original design, including the fermenters, the stillroom, and the dunnage warehouse dating from the 1830s.
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Featured Drams
Each cask of this Campbeltown Single Malt is selected for its rare character and exceptional maturity. Finished in deep charred oak before bottling straight from the cask, this non chill-filtered expression combines subtle wood and vanilla flavours with a full-bodied spicy fruit aroma.
The nose is elegant with oak and creme brulee notes leading to caramelised fruit and polished oak. The palate is sweet and concentrated with blackcurrant jam, subtle wood and vanilla, while the finish is clean and sweet with cocoa tones.
"A whisky that has it all! Bottled at cask strength, this dram is packed with notes of fruit, oak and spice, with a subtle smoky finish. Delicious." - Lee, The Whisky Shop Trentham
Matured in the finest oak barrels and finished in a combination of first fill bourbon barrels and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, this Campbeltown Single Malt offers the perfect balance of rich spicy fruits with the Glen Scotia signature characteristics of sea spray and vanilla oak.
"A great introduction to Glen Scotia. Rich, rounded caramel combines with fruitiness, spice and salt, with a little smoke pushing through. This is a real crowd pleaser." - Andy, The Whisky Shop Victoria Street
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