{"product_id":"glen-scotia-icons-of-campbeltown-release-no-2-the-dragon-14-year-old-scotch-whisky","title":"Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 2 The Dragon 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 2 The Dragon 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second release in Glen Scotia's Icons of Campbeltown series — a medium peated single malt matured in American oak and finished for six months in ex-Barolo red wine casks, bottled at cask strength. One of Campbeltown's last surviving distilleries, Glen Scotia has been distilling on the Kintyre Peninsula since 1832, and The Dragon is a limited edition worth hunting down in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whisky\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.8% (113.6 proof), cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak maturation, finished 6 months in ex-Barolo red wine casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campbeltown, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural colour, non-chill filtered, limited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Icons of Campbeltown series celebrates the stone carvings of Campbeltown's ancient Market Cross, each release illustrated by artist Joel Holtzman. Release No. 2, The Dragon, depicts St Michael slaying the dragon and follows the first release, The Mermaid. The whisky itself is classic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glen-scotia\"\u003eGlen Scotia\u003c\/a\u003e: distilled in one of the smallest and oldest working distilleries in Scotland, it marries the town's maritime character with a red wine cask finish that adds a layer of candied red fruit to the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal sea salt and gentle peat smoke over dark red berries and oak spice. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and maritime at full cask strength, opening into candied red fruits and berries from the Barolo casks, with vanilla, toasted oak and a peppery warmth. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry and spicy, the smoke and red fruit fading together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat in a tulip glass and add a few drops of water to open up the cask strength — the peat softens and the Barolo fruit steps forward. It is a contemplative after-dinner dram and a centrepiece for any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Glen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 2 The Dragon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the second of five planned Icons of Campbeltown releases from Glen Scotia, a 14 year old medium peated single malt finished in ex-Barolo red wine casks, inspired by the Market Cross carving of St Michael and the dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Glen Scotia The Dragon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at cask strength, 56.8% ABV (113.6 proof), with natural colour and no chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Glen Scotia The Dragon peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it is a medium peated Campbeltown malt, so expect clear peat smoke balanced by maritime salt and red fruit rather than an Islay-style blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks was The Dragon matured in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFourteen years in American oak, followed by a six-month finishing period in ex-Barolo red wine casks from Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlen Scotia Icons of Campbeltown Release No. 2 The Dragon is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — shop the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch-whisky\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more limited releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glen Scotia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68171802312747,"sku":"DM17822L","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/glen-scotia-the-dragon.jpg?v=1794201548","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/glen-scotia-icons-of-campbeltown-release-no-2-the-dragon-14-year-old-scotch-whisky","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}