Secret Campbeltown Distilleries 8 Years Old Dram Mor Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 52,9%

Campbeltown was once the whisky capital of the world with over 30 distilleries. Today only three remain — but Dràm Mòr has found a secret fourth voice.

Expert's Description

Secret Campbeltown Distilleries 8 Year Old is a Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Dràm Mòr, distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2024 at 52.9%.

The whisky has been finished in a first fill Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel, cask number 111, and bottled in an extremely limited run of just 275 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Salty sea air and malt meet sweet bourbon vanilla from the finishing cask.

Palate

Full and maritime with a touch of caramel and a light spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium length with dry sweetness and a final whisper of sea salt.

Specifications

Name: Secret Campbeltown Distilleries 8 Year Old
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Campbeltown, Scotland
Type: Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 52.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: First fill Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel, cask no. 111
Number of Bottles: 275 bottles

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Bourbon-finished · Spiced · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. A very small run of 275 bottles from a region with only three active distilleries makes this whisky interesting for collectors of Campbeltown whisky.

Did You Know?

At its peak in the late 1800s, Campbeltown was known as 'the whisky capital of the world', with more than 30 distilleries operating at the same time.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Secret Campbeltown Distilleries 8 år Dram Mor Campbeltown Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 52,9%

Which distillery is behind Secret Campbeltown Distilleries?

The source distillery is undisclosed, but the whisky is distilled in the Campbeltown region and bottled by Dràm Mòr.

Is it worth it as a rare bottle?

With only 275 bottles from one of Scotland's smallest whisky regions, it is attractive to collectors of Campbeltown whisky.

What is a Campbeltown Blended Malt?

It is a blended malt whisky made from single malts distilled in the Campbeltown region, one of Scotland's official whisky regions.

What does a Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrel finish add?

The cask previously held American bourbon, adding vanilla and caramel sweetness during the finish.

How many distilleries remain in Campbeltown today?

Only three active distilleries remain: Springbank, Glen Scotia and Glengyle.

Is this whisky suited to an experienced whisky collector?

Yes, the limited quantity and undisclosed independent source distillery make it an interesting bottle for enthusiasts chasing Campbeltown whisky.