Glen Scotia 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Glen Scotia 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a 92-proof (46% ABV) Campbeltown single malt — 21 years matured in refill ex-bourbon barrels and refill American oak hogsheads, then finished six months in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, bottled non-chill-filtered at natural colour, in a 750mL bottle. Debuted in January 2023 as a limited annual edition of 2,500 bottles worldwide, it bridges Glen Scotia's 18- and 25-year-old expressions — the 25 won Best in Class at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. One of only three surviving Campbeltown distilleries. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
- Size: 750mL (per live tag; official UK release is 70cl — verify against the bottle)
- Age: 21 years
- Casks: Refill ex-bourbon barrels and refill American oak hogsheads; 6-month finish in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks; non-chill-filtered, natural colour
- Distillery: Glen Scotia, Campbeltown, Scotland — founded 1832; one of three surviving Campbeltown distilleries (Loch Lomond Group)
- Edition: Limited annual release — 2,500 bottles globally per year, debut January 2023
Campbeltown's Middle Child
Glen Scotia positions the 21-year-old between its 18 and its 25 — and it earns the slot: two decades in refill bourbon wood and American oak hogsheads build the Campbeltown bones, then a six-month finish in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks layers on the perfumed sherry fruit. Bottled at 46% without chill filtration or colouring, in annual runs of 2,500 bottles. Campbeltown once had more than 30 distilleries; three survive, and Glen Scotia (founded 1832) is one of them — the "wee toon" dram at its most complete. Explore the Glen Scotia collection and more Campbeltown Scotch whiskies at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the official distillery profile: the nose shows sweet perfumed oloroso, spiced red apple, and peppercorns over a soft signature Campbeltown aroma. The taste moves through baked red apples, plump raisins, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon with soft creamy vanilla, toffee, and sea spray. The finish is long, complex, and incredibly balanced, with a lingering touch of sea salt and sherry dryness.
How to Enjoy
Neat, full stop — a 21-year-old limited Campbeltown at 46% deserves nothing between you and the glass except maybe a few drops of water to open the Oloroso perfume. Save it for after dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles of Glen Scotia 21 are released?
2,500 bottles globally each year — it is a limited annual edition that debuted in January 2023.
What casks are used for Glen Scotia 21?
Twenty-one years in refill ex-bourbon barrels and refill American oak hogsheads, finished six months in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks; non-chill-filtered at natural colour.
Is Glen Scotia 21 chill-filtered?
No — it is bottled non-chill-filtered at natural colour at 46% ABV.
Pick up Glen Scotia 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order online for this limited Campbeltown release.