Highland Single Malt 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not age further in the bottle. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its vibrant aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum, the Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt is a testament to traditional craftsmanship. The distillery sits in the fertile 'Granary of Aberdeenshire,' legendary for producing some of the finest barley in Scotland. This expression is matured in a combination of North American oak bourbon casks and Spanish sherry casks, resulting in a beautifully balanced, robust Highland malt. It showcases the distillery's signature style: rich, honeyed sweetness, creamy maltiness, and a subtle hint of spice, all delivered without chill-filtration to preserve its full texture and aromatic complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1797 by John and Alexander Manson, Glen Garioch (pronounced 'Glen Geery') is one of Scotland's oldest continuously operating distilleries and the most easterly distillery in the Highlands. Located in the market town of Oldmeldrum within the fertile Valley of the Garioch—historically celebrated as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire'—the distillery benefits from prime regional barley and mineral-rich water drawn from the Silent Spring of Coutens Farm. Under the ownership of Suntory Global Spirits via Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Glen Garioch underwent a transformative renovation to reinstate traditional floor maltings and direct-fired copper wash stills. This classical production architecture, coupled with a 50-hour fermentation cycle, imparts a signature robust, honeyed, waxy profile with notes of orchard fruit and warm malt cereal. Celebrated for its non-chill-filtered, high-strength releases, benchmark expressions include the flagship Founder's Reserve, the 12-Year-Old, and vintage cask-strength single malt bottlings.
🍷 ABV
48%