Highland Single Malt Wine Cask Matured Small Batch Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not age further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries, Glen Garioch's Wine Cask Matured Small Batch release, bottled in 2018, represents a magnificent marriage of traditional Highland spirit and fine European winemaking heritage. Located in the fertile Garioch valley—historically celebrated as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire' for producing Scotland's finest barley—the distillery has crafted a robust, waxy, and honeyed spirit since 1797. For this limited small-batch expression, the spirit was fully matured in select French oak wine casks (specifically Bordeaux red wine casks). This aging process infuses the distillery's signature heather-honey and nutmeg-spiced profile with deep layers of black cherry, rich plum, toasted oak, and a velvety, chocolatey finish, showcasing the exquisite alchemy between Highland malt and fine wine oak.
🍾 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.