Glen Garioch
16 Years Old - The First Editions
- 56.4
- 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.
Hunter Laing is a family-owned independent bottler of Scotch whisky, based in Glasgow. Founded in 2013 by Stewart Laing and his sons, Andrew and Scott, the company specialises in selecting and bottling rare and high-quality single malt and blended Scotch whiskies. The company also owns and operates Islay's newest distillery, Ardnahoe, who's inaugural release came in 2024.
The First Editions range features single barrel whiskies bottled at natural cask strength, with no colouring or chill filtration. The team at Hunter Laing select each cask for its unique character and collectability, much like a rare literary work. Label colours highlight the whisky region, and they number every bottle individually.
This Single Cask Glen Garioch bottling was distilled in 2008, and bottled at 16 years old. The spirit matured in a Wine Hogshead (HL21389), producing 269 bottles.
A nose of green ferns, pine cones and vanilla. The palate is dry, with not of dark chocolate, oak and berries. The finish is long, with lingering fruit and oak.
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.
Hunter Laing is a family-owned independent bottler of Scotch whisky, based in Glasgow. Founded in 2013 by Stewart Laing and his sons, Andrew and Scott, the company specialises in selecting and bottling rare and high-quality single malt and blended Scotch whiskies. The company also owns and operates Islay's newest distillery, Ardnahoe, who's inaugural release came in 2024.
The First Editions range features single barrel whiskies bottled at natural cask strength, with no colouring or chill filtration. The team at Hunter Laing select each cask for its unique character and collectability, much like a rare literary work. Label colours highlight the whisky region, and they number every bottle individually.
This Single Cask Glen Garioch bottling was distilled in 2008, and bottled at 16 years old. The spirit matured in a Wine Hogshead (HL21389), producing 269 bottles.
A nose of green ferns, pine cones and vanilla. The palate is dry, with not of dark chocolate, oak and berries. The finish is long, with lingering fruit and oak.
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