Glen Scotia: The world's two biggest awards in one year
Glen Scotia is a well-known Scottish whiskey brand, founded in 1832. It is one of the smallest whiskey distilleries in Scotland, but it still managed to achieve something incredible! For the first time in history, one distillery has won two of the highest possible awards from the world of whiskey.
Glen Scotia brand
The history of this brand begins in 1832 in southwest Scotland. In a very short time, it won the hearts of many people and turned into one of the most popular manufacturers in the Campbeltown area. It has helped make the region one of Scotland's whiskey giants.
Shortly after the founding of Glen Scotia, there was a "boom" in whiskey production in the town, and in 1835 there were 29 distilleries in the town. Such a large supply was created, but the demand was small and until 1929 only 3 distilleries remained, including Glen Scotia.
The distillery went through a very difficult and difficult period, whether it was a crisis, a change of ownership or production stopped several times. Everything did not change until 2014, when it was bought by the Loch Lomond Group, which invested and developed this legendary brand.
The two biggest awards in the world
Glen Scotia was awarded the "Best Scotch Whiskey Distillery of 2021" and also received the "Best Whiskey in the World" medal. It's the first time a distillery has won these two awards in one year! These awards prove that even a small distillery can do a lot.
The medal for the best whiskey in the world was won by the magnificent and primarily delicate Glen Scotia 25-year-old Scottish Single Malt whiskey.
Discover the three basic pillars of the Glen Scotia distillery
On this list there are 3 great Scotch whiskeys, which come from the Glen Scotia workshop. They have won a large number of awards and medals from around the world for their excellent quality, irresistible smell and amazing taste.
1, Glen Scotia 15 Year Old
Full-bodied Scotch Single Malt whiskey without added dye and cold filtration. She matured in American oak barrels, personally selected by Master Distiller Iain McAlister, who oversaw the maturing process. In the video above you can watch a tasting of this delicious whiskey.
Awards:
Gold Medal of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
Gold Medal from The Spirits Business, 2021
Gold Medal from the International Spirits Challenge, 2020
Silver Medal from the Scottish Whiskey Awards, 2019
Gold Medal from the World Whiskey Awards, 2016
2, Glen Scotia 18 Year Old
It is a luxurious Single Malt Scotch whiskey with no added dyes and cold filtration. She matured for 17 years in American oak barrels and 1 year in first-filled ex-sherry Oloroso barrels. After maturing, the whiskey was filled into bottles with 46 % alcohol content, which were then placed in beautiful golden gift boxes.
Awards:
Gold Medal of the International Spirits Challenge, 2021
Gold Medal from The Spirits Business, 2021
Gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020
Gold medal from the International Spirits Challenge, 2020
3, Glen Scotia 25 Year Old
Finally, we have a premium 25-year-old Single Malt whisky that matures in American oak barrels and matures in first-filled ex-bourbon barrels, giving it uniqueness and real character. It is then filled into bottles with an alcohol content of 48.8 %. It is produced without dyes and cold filtration. The bottle is housed in a minimalist wooden gift box. In 2021, it was declared the best whiskey in the world.
Awards:
The best whiskey in the world from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
Platinum Medal of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020
Platinum Medal of the International Spirits Challenge, 2020
Gold medal from the International Spirits Challenge, 2020
Gold medal from the World Whiskey Awards, 2019
Limited editions
Glen Scotia also offers 2 special limited edition whiskeys each year. This is a Seasonal Release or Festival edition. This year was the Glen Scotia 12-year Seasonal Release 2021 and the Glen Scotia Festival Release 2021 10-year.
