Single Malt Ex Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 4699
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be kept indefinitely if stored properly; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1–2 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the fertile Garioch lands of Aberdeenshire—historically celebrated as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire' for producing Scotland's finest barley—Glen Garioch is steeped in Highland lore. This single cask release, matured in a hand-selected ex-bourbon barrel, showcases the distillery's robust, honeyed, and malt-forward character. The ex-bourbon wood imparts rich layers of creamy vanilla, toasted coconut, and sweet spices to the spirit, beautifully balancing the distillery's signature heather-honey and orchard fruit notes. Traditional direct-fired copper pot stills and historical floor maltings contribute to a heavier, more complex spirit cut, making this single cask expression a true testament to artisanal Highland distilling heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1797 by John and Alexander Manson, Glen Garioch (pronounced 'Glen Geery') is one of Scotland's oldest continuously operating distilleries and the most easterly distillery in the Highlands. Located in the market town of Oldmeldrum within the fertile Valley of the Garioch—historically celebrated as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire'—the distillery benefits from prime regional barley and mineral-rich water drawn from the Silent Spring of Coutens Farm. Under the ownership of Suntory Global Spirits via Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Glen Garioch underwent a transformative renovation to reinstate traditional floor maltings and direct-fired copper wash stills. This classical production architecture, coupled with a 50-hour fermentation cycle, imparts a signature robust, honeyed, waxy profile with notes of orchard fruit and warm malt cereal. Celebrated for its non-chill-filtered, high-strength releases, benchmark expressions include the flagship Founder's Reserve, the 12-Year-Old, and vintage cask-strength single malt bottlings.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley