Single Malt Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 2976
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not expire and can be enjoyed over many years; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its vibrant aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate truffles
✨ Technical Specifications
Glen Garioch, nestled in the historic valley of the Garioch—traditionally known as the 'Granary of Aberdeenshire' due to its highly fertile soils ideal for growing barley—has long been celebrated for its robust and muscular Highland character. This single cask expression, drawn from Refill Bourbon Barrel No. 2976, represents a purist's approach to maturation. While first-fill casks impart heavy vanilla and oak notes, a refill bourbon barrel allows the distillery's true DNA to take center stage. The result is a beautifully balanced spirit where Glen Garioch's signature honeyed malt, green apple brightness, and delicate heather spice are gently framed by soft, creamy vanilla and toasted coconut undertones. This cask-strength release captures a singular moment in the distillery's history, showcasing the interplay between Highland climate, local water, and patient wood aging.
🍾 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