Glen Scotia has announced the launch of its 2025 Festival Edition, released in celebration of the Campbeltown Malts Festival—an annual event that attracts whisky lovers from around the world to explore the region’s rich whisky-making heritage.

Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 release (54.3% ABV) is a 9 Year Old, heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky that was initially matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels, before being finished for five months in Ribera del Duero red wine casks from Spain.

This latest release, is said to deliver notes of peat smoke, coastal salinity with creamy vanilla on the nose, followed by notes of blackberries, red fruits and luscious oils on the palate.

The Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 release also comes with a unique on-pack experience, offering an insight into the distillery and the incredible journey to Campbeltown that makes the festival so special each year.

By scanning the on-pack QR code, fans will be able to experience the magical journey to the ‘Wee Toon’ with three of Scotland’s top travel influencers as they embark on the beautiful voyage to the distillery’s Campbeltown home.

Commenting on the launch, Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia Master Distiller and Distillery Manager, said: “This year’s Festival Release promises a unique experience that will transport you straight to Campbeltown with your first sip. As well as delivering the maritime and salinity notes synonymous with Glen Scotia, this whisky also provides an element of surprise as it develops on the palate. The finish brings a bold burst of vibrant flavour from the Ribera del Duero red wine casks which is a distinctive pairing with the heavy peat.”

He went on to say: “The virtual on-pack experience also offers something really special this year – our remote home on the Kintyre peninsula makes for a wild and beautiful journey that not everyone is able to take. Now people can experience what it’s like to make the spectacular journey to Campbeltown with a selection of Scotland’s top travel content creators. There’s no better way to savour a dram of this year’s limited edition single malt than by embarking on an unforgettable journey, whether by road, foot, or sea and we look forward to welcoming Glen Scotia fans who are making this journey to join us at the 2025 Campbeltown Malts Festival.”

Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025 release, will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £68.00.