Highland Single Malt Virgin Oak
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As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
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Glen Garioch's Highland Single Malt Virgin Oak is a pioneering release from one of Scotland's oldest operating distilleries, located in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum. Breaking away from traditional ex-bourbon or ex-sherry cask maturation, this expression is matured entirely in brand-new, heavily charred North American white oak casks. This virgin oak maturation coaxes out an incredibly robust, sweet, and spicy character from the distillery's signature honeyed and malt-forward spirit. The intense interaction with the fresh wood imparts deep notes of vanilla, rich butterscotch, and warm baking spices, offering a modern twist on Glen Garioch's historic Highland style.
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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