Single Malt Barrel 'Full Cask' No 7363
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Matured prior to bottling, this single malt is ready to be enjoyed upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted game
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Glen Garioch, pronounced 'Glen Geery' and established in 1797, is nestled in the fertile Garioch valley of Aberdeenshire, historically celebrated as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire' for its exceptional barley. As one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, it is renowned for its robust, traditional Highland character. This single cask release highlights the distillery's classic style: a rich, oily spirit with deep honeyed maltiness, orchard fruits, and warm baking spices. The expression reflects Glen Garioch's historic craftsmanship, utilizing local water from the Silent Spring and showcasing the profound, concentrated influence of dedicated oak maturation on their heavy, characterful spirit.
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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