Ardmore Port Wood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

"Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brand & History

Glen Garioch Distillery was founded in 1797 in the town of Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, making it one of Scotland's oldest operating distilleries. Located in the eastern Highlands, the distillery has built a reputation for producing robust, full-bodied single malts that combine traditional craftsmanship with a rich Highland character.

Product

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of bourbon barrels and sherry casks for a minimum of twelve years. Bottled without chill filtration, it offers a rich and well-balanced style, combining honeyed malt, orchard fruit, and warming spices with a creamy texture.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of honey, heather, baked apple, vanilla, toasted oak, and gentle spice. The palate is rich and rounded, offering flavors of toffee, ripe pear, orange zest, roasted nuts, cinnamon, and soft malt sweetness. The finish is long and warming with lingering notes of honey, oak, dried fruit, and subtle spice.

Specifications

Region: Highland, Scotland

ABV: 48%

Trivia

The name ""Garioch"" is pronounced ""Geery"" (roughly ""GEE-ree""), reflecting the local Scots dialect. Despite its challenging pronunciation, Glen Garioch is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries and is celebrated for producing traditional Highland single malts with a robust, malty character."