Watt Whisky Campbeltown Blended Malt 2014 – 9 Year Old – 56.8%

This Campbeltown Blended Malt 2014 from Watt Whisky is a striking and quirky bottling. The whisky was distilled in 2014, bottled at 9 years old in 2023, and received a special finish in a Clarendon Jamaican Rum Barrel. At 56.8% ABV and with only 272 bottles, this is a small and distinctive release.

What makes this whisky truly special is the 20-month finish in a former Clarendon rum cask, a Jamaican distillery known for highly aromatic and ester-rich rum. That influence is clearly present here.

On the nose, sweet and funky aromas emerge, with green banana, plantain, vanilla, and citrus, complemented by fruity and estery notes. The mouthfeel is powerful and oily, combining sweetness with a firm spiciness.

On the palate, banana and vanilla return, along with green and herbal notes. The finish is long and pronounced, with pepper, green herbs, and a gentle smokiness. Other tasting notes also mention strawberry, cream, a slightly salty touch, and a hint of peat.

This is clearly not a classic Campbeltown whisky, but rather an experimental bottling in which Scotch malt and Jamaican rum influences come together. A whisky for enthusiasts who love to discover something unusual.

Details: Campbeltown Blended Malt · vintage 2014 · bottled in 2023 · 9 years old · 20-month finish in a Clarendon Jamaican Rum Barrel · Watt Whisky / Campbeltown Whisky Company · 56.8% ABV · 70 cl · uncolored · non-chill filtered · 272 bottles.