Highland Single Malt Cask 800
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
haggis, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Representing the pinnacle of individual cask selection, Glen Garioch's single cask releases, such as Cask 800, offer an intimate glimpse into the distillery's robust Highland character. Located in the fertile Garioch lands of Aberdeenshire—traditionally known as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire' due to its exceptional barley-growing soils—the distillery relies on time-honored production methods. Single cask bottlings highlight the unique interaction between the heavy, oily distillate produced by their traditional copper pot stills and the specific oak wood of the barrel. Un-chillfiltered and bottled at natural cask strength, this expression captures the essence of Highland history, showcasing a rich tapestry of heather honey, toasted cereal, warm baking spices, and a subtle, earthier undertone reminiscent of the distillery's ancient malting floors.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley