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Насыщенный хересный виски (доработка в бочке из-под педро хименеса) — тёмные сушёные фрукты, кожа, тёмный шоколад, ранцио. Опытные ставят его очень высоко за глубину и баланс, но многие сетуют, что характер самой винокурни херес полностью перекрыл.
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В аромате доминирует херес с землистой, почти торфянисто-минеральной нотой: изюм, чернослив, тушёные тёмные фрукты, кожа, тёмный шоколад, корица и кардамон, сахаристый дуб, воск, к которому добавляются грецкий орех, апельсиновая цедра и мята; у некоторых на заднем плане проступает лёгкая пороховая, серная нота. Вкус плотный, маслянистый, обволакивающий, с концентрированными сушёными фруктами (изюм, финики, инжир), ранцио, бальзамическим оттенком, горькими севильскими апельсинами, солоноватой умами-нотой (соевый соус), тёмной карамелью, чёрным чаем и умеренными танинами; спирт у большинства почти незаметен. Послевкусие очень долгое, сухое и согревающее, с шоколадом, тёмными ягодами, лакрицей, табаком, ореховостью и пряным дубом.
Опытные ревьюеры оценивают виски заметно выше (88–93), называя его исключительно сложным и глубоким, старомодным хересом уровня легендарных выдержек прошлого, с редким балансом мощи бочки и солодового характера и выдающимся послевкусием. Основная критика, звучащая в основном у менее авторитетных авторов и у пары средних оценок (84–87), в том, что бочка из-под педро хименеса слишком мощная и от собственного характера Glen Scotia практически ничего не остаётся, а у отдельных дегустаторов мешает резиноватая, слегка серная нота и не идеально встроенный спирт. Оценки в целом согласованы и держатся высоко (преимущественно 88–93), с редкими провалами; расхождение не столько в качестве, сколько в том, считать ли перекрытие характера винокурни хересом недостатком или достоинством.
glenrob
90
02 jun 2026 11:13 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
larswehmeier
88
24 jan 2026 10:31 pm
A very dark, cask-driven bottling that is nevertheless not overpowering and is neither too sweet nor too bitter. Very nice!
Klexx
88
19 dec 2025 5:38 pm
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 86
Whiskyslam
93
05 dec 2025 6:40 pm
Just wow.
нос 93 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
dercaptain
92
02 jul 2026 9:09 pm
An exceptionally complex and profound sherry bomb, displaying a rare balance between raw cask power and malt character. The nose and palate deliver consistently top-notch quality, culminating in a finish that is second to none. For me, one of the most compelling sherry cask whiskies I've had in a long time.
| Нос |
91 |
Sherry-driven with a clearly recognizable earthy note. Plenty of dark, almost stewed fruits bring sweetness and fruitiness, along with sugary oak notes, accompanied by leather, dark chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon. Wonderfully complex and deep – one could smell it for hours. A true gentleman's club dram (Chesterfield leather armchair, dark Maduro cigar, and 80-90% chocolate). The alcohol is barely perceptible after some time in the glass. A note of gunpowder/sulfur emerges in the background – but truly only subtly, as if someone in the corner were taking their antique dueling pistols out of their case. |
| Вкус |
93 |
The first whiff elicits a clear WOW! The high expectations from the nose are exceeded once again. All the aromas from the nose return, but very intense and concentrated. Despite the strong cask influence, I would have guessed Campbeltown blindfolded – the region is right up my alley, even if it's not always my cup of tea. |
| Финиш |
93 |
Very, very long lasting with chocolate, dark berries and possibly some espresso. |
gossm01
90
05 jun 2026 7:55 pm
It has an oily viscosity and a highly intense bouquet. I detect aromas of plum wine, raisin syrup, lovage, dark chocolate, leather, nuts, refreshing mint, and orange peel. Moderately complex. A good balance between sweetness and dryness on the palate. The alcohol is well integrated, and it has a heavy body.
birkzehn
90
06 mar 2026 10:00 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
rueckenschwimmzipper
90
02 feb 2026 8:46 am
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Stuerzi
91
16 jan 2026 10:22 pm
нос 89 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
kringo86
84
23 may 2026 11:16 pm
Well, this one didn't really grab me. It was pretty overpowered by the sherry cask; fruity, yes, but there was practically nothing left of the distillate. The rubbery/slightly sulfurous finish unfortunately didn't help matters...
Numwierum
90
30 dec 2025 11:02 pm
Scent: I smell raisins, plums, along with salted apple, lemon peel and unripe pineapple, behind which come wet wood, beeswax and a clear mineral note; over time, walnut shell and polished wood are added. Taste: Heavy, with dried fruits like raisins and dates, pleasantly sweet, oxidized apple, tart oranges, slightly burnt caramel, balsamic vinegar, then oak, somewhat bitter, nutty and a little dusty, salt can be heard in the background. Finish: Long, dry and warming, nutty, more raisins, tobacco and licorice, spicy oak and somehow ash. Conclusion: For me, this is an absolutely fantastic sherry! It doesn't feel trendy, but rather calm, complex, and profound. Not a whisky for quick enjoyment, but one that demands concentration and richly rewards it.
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
TonyKa
89
13 jan 2026 11:48 pm
I can only agree with Ankor, where is the Glen Scotia character? Pleasant, easy to drink, but quickly forgotten, unfortunately.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Sapfiwhisky
86
25 dec 2025 9:22 pm
Porter805
90
17 jan 2026 8:29 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
GlasMost
93
08 dec 2025 10:17 pm
In my top 3 this year - and I had lots of good malts. Old school almost paxarette style like from back in the days. Rancio, fat, syrupy bitter sweet juice.
| Нос |
92 |
Balsamic, old school, raisins, wet prunes, kardamon, bitter sweet, |
| Вкус |
94 |
Hell yeah! Thick savoury juice. A hint of balsamico di Modena, rancio, dates and raisins. Bitter Seville oranges at the end. Wet juicy prunes, tannins not too heavy. No sulphur. I do not get much of Glen Scotia character. The PX is just too powerful. Nevertheless a unicorn nowadays. Very complex old school malt on par with famous sherry maturations from days gone by. It is just a finish but a very good one. Alcohol is hardly noticable, I wish it had a little more. |
| Финиш |
92 |
Drying in the end but not unpleasantly bitter. Rather the aftertaste of breakfast marmalade. Mouthcoating viscosity. Faint salt. Congrats to Cadenhead. |
Foggy76
90
22 feb 2026 8:42 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
italianstallion
90
21 dec 2025 12:25 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
FOXO3
91
02 jan 2026 6:19 pm
Nose: Mature oak, honey, dark toffee, dried fruit, subtle maritime saltiness, light spice notes. Palate: Structured and dry-elegant. Spicy oak, sherry influence (raisins, dark chocolate), delicate sweetness, subtle smoke, salty undertone. Finish: Long, spicy, slightly bitter, with tea, salt and restrained fruit sweetness. Rating: A very well-matured Campbeltown malt with a clear structure, depth, and controlled wood influence. For me, this is the more interesting version compared to the 25-year-old original bottling.
Tony_bruto
90
05 jan 2026 2:49 pm
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
EmilianAmodeo
90
05 feb 2026 10:50 pm
Tasted 11/2025 General impression: Gooseberry, fresh, vanilla, red berry, super sweet, rum raisin, lots of oak, very many spice notes
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
faarndt
88
07 feb 2026 8:49 pm
toller Sherry Whisly, genialer Geruch, im Geschmack etwas scharf und würzig
| Нос |
90 |
extrem süße Pflaume, leichte Zimtnote, intensiv, Schokolade, riecht wie eine sehr süße oder karamellisierte Sauce, Gummibärchen Süße, leichte Nussigkeit, Kardamom |
| Вкус |
88 |
sehr süß, leicht würzig, etwas Ingwerschärfe, leichter Lagerhallen Muff, Alkohol nicht perfekt eingebunden |
| Финиш |
87 |
sehr süß, zimtig, Pflaume, nicht sehr lang |
Ankor
87
01 jan 2026 11:57 pm
Tha aroma is sherry-forward, and the taste is very sweet, PX clearly dominates here. It is still good as a generic sherry‑matured whisky, but not much of the Glen Scotia character remains.
SherryDrone
92
12 jan 2026 10:10 am
A 26yo Glen Scotia. A finish in PX cask for 6+ years. Not a sweet, dry sherry, dirty whisky this. A strong savoury & herbaceous flavour reigns in this whisky. I simply love it. A lot of depth, age reflects in the palate & finish. No clumsiness. I believe a terrific cask pick from Cadenhead’s. Umami, soy sauce, dark caramel sans sweetness, black tea, prunes, figs, amber.. mouth coating. A good lusciousness (waxy, toffee..?) on the palate. The only sweetness is more like tropical fruitiness and not sugar-y. This makes me like this whisky more. An earthy note also prevails. Should score pretty high. A high score from me.