Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 80003183
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As a bottled single malt Scotch whisky, it does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted venison
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Glen Garioch, nestled in the fertile Garioch lands of Aberdeenshire, has been crafting robust Highland single malts since 1797. This expression represents a single cask selection matured in a traditional hogshead. Hogshead casks, typically reconstructed from American oak, allow for a nuanced maturation that imparts delicate vanilla, toasted coconut, and sweet spice notes to the distillery's signature heavy, waxy, and honeyed spirit. Historically celebrated for its rich, malt-forward character, Glen Garioch's spirit reflects the ancient agricultural abundance of the region often called the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire', offering a beautifully textured dram with hints of heather and orchard fruit.
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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