The Gauldrons Campbeltown Blended Malt is a limited edition release from Douglas Laing, featuring only 3,120 bottles, bottled in 2022. This distinguished whisky is presented at a natural cask strength of 53.4%, offering an authentic and robust tasting experience. Crafted from a marriage of aged single cask single malts exclusively sourced from the Campbeltown region of Scotland, it proudly showcases the classical Campbeltown style. Bottled without artificial coloring or chill filtration, The Gauldrons delivers a pure and unadulterated whisky experience.
Part of Douglas Laing's renowned Remarkable Regional Malt series, The Gauldrons stands out not only for its rich flavors but also for its unique glow-in-the-dark label, adding a special touch for those who enjoy their whisky in low-light settings. On the nose, it reveals enticing aromas of brackish water, manuka honey, and stewed fruits. The palate is greeted with charred oak and baking spices, leading to a long-lasting finish that leaves a memorable impression.
However, this whisky has sparked mixed reviews among enthusiasts. While its nose promises a delightful experience with notes of malt, vanilla, honey, butterscotch, dried fruits, and a hint of smoke, the taste and finish have been described as somewhat disappointing. The initial alcoholic sharpness, followed by pepper, nutmeg, dried fruit, and dark chocolate, is noted to be quite bitter with only a hint of oak. The finish, starting sweet with toffee and vanilla, becomes quite alcoholic, bitter, and oaky with a slight banana taste. Although water can slightly reduce the bitterness, the alcohol remains prominent.
Despite these mixed reviews, The Gauldrons Campbeltown Blended Malt remains a special addition to any whisky collection, offering a balanced complexity and limited availability that make it a must-try for whisky enthusiasts and collectors.
The Gauldrons Campbeltown Blended Malt is exclusively comprised of single malts from the Campbeltown region of Scotland.
No, The Gauldrons is proudly bottled without any artificial coloring or chill filtration.
Besides its classical Campbeltown style and limited release, The Gauldrons features a unique glow-in-the-dark label, adding an extra touch of uniqueness.
Adding water can slightly reduce the bitterness and bring out more oak flavors, but the alcoholic sharpness remains noticeable.
Overall: The Gauldrons Campbeltown Blended Malt delivers a multifaceted experience that starts with a promising nose of rich and complex aromas. Its palate introduces a sharp and spicy profile followed by a somewhat bitter and oaky finish. While the whisky's high alcohol content is prominent, its complexity and uniqueness make it an intriguing choice for collectors and enthusiasts.
As a reviewer, I found The Gauldrons Campbeltown Blended Malt to be a whisky with a promising start that ultimately falls short in taste and finish. The nose is inviting with its blend of malt, honey, and subtle smoke, but the palate's sharpness and bitterness can be off-putting. The finish, while starting sweet, becomes overly alcoholic and lacks harmony. This whisky may appeal to those who appreciate bold and complex profiles, but it may not be suited for everyone.
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