Highland Single Malt Vintage Edition 30YO
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As a mature single malt Scotch whisky, this does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
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Hailing from one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries, the Glen Garioch Highland Single Malt Vintage Edition 30 Year Old is a liquid testament to the fertile soils of the Garioch valley, historically known as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire'. This rare, aged expression represents the historic craftsmanship of a bygone era at the distillery. Distilled decades ago, it showcases the traditional Highland style of Glen Garioch before its brief closure in the mid-1990s, featuring a robust, richly textured spirit. Slowly matured in the cool, damp dunnage warehouses of Oldmeldrum, this whisky captures a complex interplay of deep oak, old leather, heather honey, and a whisper of the delicate peat smoke that characterized the distillery's historic malting process.
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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