Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

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A Highland malt with honeyed sweetness, rich maltiness and a creamy texture. Bourbon- and sherry-cask whisky bottled non-chill-filtered at 48% ABV.

Non-chill filtered

Details

Brand	Glen Garioch
Distillery	Glen Garioch
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	48%
Cask	Bourbon and sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Honey, heather flowers, poached pears and sweet malted barley.
Palate: Crème brûlée and ripe banana sweetness, moving to light oak and pear.
Finish: Long, smooth and creamy, with a gentle toasty note.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

At 48% ABV, sip it neat and add a little water along the way to bring out the sweetness and creaminess. It also holds up well on the rocks.

Food pairing

Sweet, rich foods: nuts, hard cheeses or a caramelised pear tart.

Background & production

Made at Glen Garioch distillery in Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen. Founded in 1797, it is regarded as one of Scotland's oldest working distilleries and is now owned by Suntory Global Spirits.

The 12 Year Old is mostly matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, combined with whisky from Spanish oak sherry casks.

It is bottled at 48% ABV without chill-filtration. The distillery describes its house style as rich maltiness, honeyed sweetness and a creamy texture.