Single Malt Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 80003184
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; stable indefinitely in bottle when stored upright away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Mature blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked game meats
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the historic 'Granary of Aberdeenshire,' Glen Garioch has been crafting robust Highland single malts since 1797. This single cask release, matured in a traditional hogshead, represents the distillery's signature heavy, oily, and honeyed spirit in its purest form. Hogshead casks, typically rebuilt from American oak, allow for a slow, balanced maturation, imparting rich vanilla, toasted oak, and sweet baking spices that beautifully complement the distillery's traditional malt-forward character. Historically, Glen Garioch utilized local peat, giving older or traditional expressions a whisper of earthy smoke, a profile highly prized by collectors of their single cask releases. This expression captures the rugged, honest character of Highland distilling at its finest.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley