Launched in 2023 as the inaugural release in Glen Scotia's Icons of Campbeltown series. The first of five annual limited editions celebrating the Campbeltown community spirit, The Mermaid takes its inspiration from a historical mermaid carving located in Campbeltown Market Cross - a historic community meeting point for celebration and storytelling. This 12yo unpeated single malt was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in Palo Cortado sherry casks for 8 months. The packaging was designed by renowned artist Joel Holtzman, known for his collaborations with Marvel, Disney, and Lucasfilm. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at a cask strength of 54.1%.
Nose: A rich and mellow nose, slightly nose-drying. The top notes are maritime (salt crystals, boat varnish, edible seaweed). Beneath these is a thick, fruity note (tarte tatin, glazed French apple tart; a suggestion of Dundee Seville marmalade). Becoming tablet toffee as it develops.
Palate: A creamy texture, with an overall lightly sweet, centre palate, taste, and a pinch of salt in mid-palate.
Finish: Long and warming at natural strength, with a savoury aftertaste. A little water introduces a spicy note to the finish
