Glen Garioch
12 Years Old
- 48
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Glen Garioch Distillery, pronounced "Glen Geery," is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, established in 1797. It is the most easterly distillery in Scotland, being located in Oldmeldrum. A small town in Aberdeenshire, it's known for its rich agricultural landscape. Originally founded by brothers John and Alexander Manson, the distillery has seen various ownership changes over the years, with Beam Suntory currently running the company. Historically, Glen Garioch used lightly peated...
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Glen Garioch Distillery, pronounced "Glen Geery," is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, established in 1797. It is the most easterly distillery in Scotland, being located in Oldmeldrum. A small town in Aberdeenshire, it's known for its rich agricultural landscape. Originally founded by brothers John and Alexander Manson, the distillery has seen various ownership changes over the years, with Beam Suntory currently running the company.
Historically, Glen Garioch used lightly peated barley, giving its whiskies a subtle smokiness. In recent years, the distillery has shifted towards unpeated barley, focusing on other flavour characteristics. The distillery draws water from the nearby Silent Spring, distills the spirit in traditional copper pot stills, and ages it in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.
Only ever produced in small batches, Glen Garioch is warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt.
The perfect accompaniment to Parmigiano-Reggiano, Glen Garioch 12 Year Old binds the dryness of the cheese, which in return provides a platform for the malt’s sweet fruitiness and enhances its clean barley notes. Hand crafted since 1797, this non chill-filtered 12 year old single malt gains its distinctive Highland character from a classic marriage of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Fresh heather, poached pears and just a hint of oak
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - The colour of sharp honey. On the nose, heathery floral notes balance with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley.
Palate - Crème brûlée and sweet ripe banana at first. Then comes a light oakiness with pear fruitiness, leading to a long smooth, creamy and fragrant finish.
Historically, Glen Garioch used lightly peated barley, giving its whiskies a subtle smokiness. In recent years, the distillery has shifted towards unpeated barley, focusing on other flavour characteristics. The distillery draws water from the nearby Silent Spring, distills the spirit in traditional copper pot stills, and ages it in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.
Only ever produced in small batches, Glen Garioch is warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt.
The perfect accompaniment to Parmigiano-Reggiano, Glen Garioch 12 Year Old binds the dryness of the cheese, which in return provides a platform for the malt’s sweet fruitiness and enhances its clean barley notes. Hand crafted since 1797, this non chill-filtered 12 year old single malt gains its distinctive Highland character from a classic marriage of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Fresh heather, poached pears and just a hint of oak
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - The colour of sharp honey. On the nose, heathery floral notes balance with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley.
Palate - Crème brûlée and sweet ripe banana at first. Then comes a light oakiness with pear fruitiness, leading to a long smooth, creamy and fragrant finish.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig