The Icons of Campbeltown series pays tribute to the Campbeltown community that ensured Glen Scotia prevailed through history. Taking our inspiration from the Market Cross – a historic community meeting point for celebration and storytelling, with a series of saints and beasts carved into its stone face – each release recalls a tale of local community spirit.
Each of the releases in our series takes inspiration from one of the many of saints and mythical beasts carved into the face of the cross. To bring these to life in a truly breathtaking way, we have partnered with esteemed artist, Joel Holzman (Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney and more), to produce the design that adorns the packaging for the series. It’s a challenge that he has fully embraced.
“I’ve always had a fascination with ancient times, traditions and beliefs. Getting to know the story of this project was inspiring.”
The Icons of Campbeltown series pays tribute to the Campbeltown community that ensured Glen Scotia prevailed through history. Taking our inspiration from the Market Cross – a historic community meeting point for celebration and storytelling, with a series of saints and beasts carved into its stone face – each release recalls a tale of local community spirit.
Each of the releases in our series takes inspiration from one of the many of saints and mythical beasts carved into the face of the cross. To bring these to life in a truly breathtaking way, we have partnered with esteemed artist, Joel Holzman (Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney and more), to produce the design that adorns the packaging for the series. It’s a challenge that he has fully embraced.
“I’ve always had a fascination with ancient times, traditions and beliefs. Getting to know the story of this project was inspiring.”
Release No.4, the fourth chapter in the Icons of Campbeltown Series, is dedicated to the Griffin — a legendary creature said to have soared above Campbeltown Harbour, guarding the town’s liquid gold before its journey to the New World.
To celebrate this legend, we present a 12 Year Old unpeated single malt, finished for twelve months in the finest Vin Santo wine casks. The maritime character of Glen Scotia flows through layers of honeyed sweetness, dried apricot and sultana, with toasted almond, hazelnut and gentle cinnamon spice.
Nose
Juicy forest fruits, candied nuts and crisp red apple, all wrapped in indulgent caramel sweetness.
Taste
Layers of dried fig and orange peel unfold alongside smooth praline, offering both richness and balance.
Finish
Dark cocoa and dried fruits linger beautifully, complemented by gentle vanilla and warming oak spice.
Nose
Juicy forest fruits, candied nuts and crisp red apple, all wrapped in indulgent caramel sweetness.
Taste
Layers of dried fig and orange peel unfold alongside smooth praline, offering both richness and balance.
Finish
Dark cocoa and dried fruits linger beautifully, complemented by gentle vanilla and warming oak spice.
As Glen Scotia’s Master Blender, Ashley Smith carries forward a legacy built on generations of craftsmanship. Having learned from some of Scotland’s most skilled blenders, she brings care, precision and an unwavering commitment to quality to every whisky she creates.
Through her work on the Icons of Campbeltown series, Ashley honours the traditions that define Glen Scotia while ensuring each expression continues the distillery’s big Campbeltown character.
