Located in North East Scotland, the Glen Garioch distillery produces its whisky in small batches, tucked away in the fertile hills that bring out a lot of character. Lucky bastards. The Glen Garioch 12 Year is part of the distillery’s main line of offerings.
Distillery: Glen Garioch
Region: Highland
Age: 12 year
Strength: 48%
Price: $54.27
Location: Oldmeldrum
Maturation: Bourbon and sherry casks
Nose: Brown sugar, clover honey, dark cherry, caramel, oak, spice.
Palate: Grass, sweet (unwatered), heather, salted caramel (watered)
Finish: Chocolate, floral, black pepper, green pepper
Comments: A dash of water can be fun but is not necessary.
Adam – I love the complexity of the Glen Garioch 12. It evinces the bright days of high summer, with a rush of heat leading into a variety of light sweetness on the nose and tongue. Adding a little water mellows that initial heat and ages the sweetness somewhat, like retreating into the dog days of August. Finish is not long or deep, but rather a broad array of flavors. Delightful.
Kate – Don’t judge this bottle by it’s cover. This is an excellent Scotch for a hot summer day. I’m not usually one who likes Scotches that have “grassy” notes but this one is surprising. It has a lot to offer from a sugary sweetness to a peppery finish. It reminds me of the sea with it’s salty, caramel sweetness. The finish is not terribly long, at least not on your palate, but the Glen Garioch 12 is one of those scotches that slowly descends, lending a subtle warmth to your insides.
