Highland Single Malt Vintage Batch 11 Bottled 2011
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its aromatic complexity.
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Dark chocolate, mature Cheddar cheese, roasted venison
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Hailing from one of Scotland's oldest established distilleries in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum, this Highland single malt represents a celebrated chapter in Glen Garioch's heritage. The 'Garioch' lands have been famed for centuries as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire,' renowned for producing some of the finest barley in the country. Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2011 as Batch 11, this expression captures the distillery's signature robust, waxy, and honeyed character. The spirit's deep complexity is a testament to traditional production methods, including the use of copper pot stills that yield a heavy, full-bodied distillate. This batch showcases a beautiful marriage of rich maltiness, orchard fruits, and warm baking spices, rounded out by years of quiet maturation in select oak casks.
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Established in 1797 by John and Alexander Manson, Glen Garioch is one of Scotland's oldest operating distilleries, located in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Now owned by Beam Suntory, the distillery is celebrated for its heritage and its recent return to traditional floor maltings and direct-fired heating for its copper pot stills. Glen Garioch is renowned for producing a robust, non-chill-filtered Highland single malt whisky, characterized by a rich, honeyed, and malt-forward profile with hints of heather, sweet spices, and, in its historic expressions, a delicate touch of peat smoke. Address: Distillery Road, AB51 0ES Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. Website: https://www.glengarioch.com