Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 80003183
⏳ Drinking Window
As a bottled single malt Scotch whisky, it does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.