Single Malt Barrel 'Full Cask' No 7366
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted game
✨ Technical Specifications
Glen Garioch, nestled in the fertile Garioch valley of Aberdeenshire, has long been celebrated for its robust, deeply textured Highland spirits. Single cask releases, often designated as 'Full Cask' or by specific cask numbers like No 7366, represent the pinnacle of the distillery's artisanal output. These expressions are typically drawn from a single oak barrel, capturing an unfiltered, cask-strength snapshot of a specific distillation run. Historically, the distillery relied on local barley and the pristine waters of the Percock Hills, imparting a distinctively rich, honeyed, and heather-accented profile. This style of single cask bottling showcases the intense interaction between the heavy spirit and the wood, resulting in a complex dram layered with orchard fruits, warm spices, and a whisper of Highland peat smoke from the distillery's historic malting era.
🍾 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.