Glen Scotia distillery presented three new, or at least repackaged expressions last year, rather soon after the 2013 rebrand which I found to be a little ‘alcopop’ style .

Glen Scotia Victoriana is a new one, matured in bourbon barrels and then finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks as well as deep charred oak casks. Bottled at cask strength with no age statement.

Glen Scotia Victoriana (51,5%, OB 2015)

Nose: rather nice, there’s definitely a dark / toasted side to it, alongside crème brûlée and red plums. Hints of damp wood. Blackcurrant jam. A little cookie dough, caramelized...