Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 150 Regauged 2021
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Ready to enjoy upon release; spirits do not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright away from direct light.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted game
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Hailing from the historic Garioch valley—traditionally known as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire' due to its exceptionally fertile barley-growing soils—this single malt represents a bespoke snapshot of Glen Garioch's robust Highland character. The term 'regauged' refers to the official measurement of a cask's liquid volume and alcohol strength, a crucial ritual in the maturation of Scotch whisky. Aged in a traditional oak hogshead, this expression showcases the distillery's signature style: a rich, oily texture, deep maltiness, and a complex interplay of orchard fruits, heather honey, and warm baking spices. The hogshead cask allows for a balanced wood-to-spirit interaction, preserving the heavy, distillate-forward character that Glen Garioch's copper pot stills are famous for.
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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