Highland Single Malt Limited Edition Cask 8685 21YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a mature, premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to drink upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, mature blue cheese, slow-roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the historic Garioch lands of Aberdeenshire, often called the 'Granary of Scotland' for its exceptionally fertile soils, Glen Garioch distillery has crafted robust Highland spirits since 1797. This rare 21-year-old single cask release, drawn from Cask 8685, represents a liquid time capsule of the distillery's traditional production methods. Distilled prior to the distillery's late-1990s modernization, it embodies the classic, heavy-bodied Highland style: rich, oily, and deeply complex. Decades of slow maturation in a single hand-selected oak cask have imparted deep layers of heather honey, stewed orchard fruits, warm baking spices, and a subtle, lingering whisper of peat smoke that defines historic Glen Garioch expressions.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1797 by Thomas Simpson in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum, Glen Garioch is one of the oldest operational distilleries in Scotland. Situated in the fertile Valley of the Garioch in Aberdeenshire, historically celebrated as the Granary of Scotland, the distillery leverages premium local barley and pure natural spring water. Now operating under the stewardship of Beam Suntory, the distillery maintains a steadfast dedication to traditional, small-batch craftsmanship that highlights malt purity and robust character. Glen Garioch is acclaimed for producing full-bodied Highland single malt whiskies marked by rich layers of heather honey, fresh orchard fruits, warm spices, and complex oak maturation.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley