The Glen Garioch 8-year-old single malt whisky is a delightful expression from the Highland region of Scotland. This particular bottling, from the esteemed Dram Mor brand, was matured in a refill bourbon hogshead cask #2698, resulting in a complex and intriguing flavor profile. Distilled at the historic Glen Garioch distillery and bottled in 2019, this limited release comprises only 240 bottles, each containing a robust 58.4% ABV and 700ml of exquisite spirit.
On the nose, expect an invigorating burst of pine needles, resin, and oak, followed by toasted cereal and lightly peated aromas. Hints of riverbank flowers, including primrose, marigold, mint, honeysuckle, and gentle drifts of bog myrtle, evoke the sensation of a spring morning in the Highlands. Subtle notes of pepper and lemon rise gently, with the bourbon cask contributing flavors of citrus and spice. Given time, the whisky reveals gentle notes of fruity vanilla in harmony with light smoky overtures.
The palate offers a smooth and warm mouthfeel, with the sweetness of the barley and its light peat aromas showcasing the classic Highland style. The taste starts with wonderful bitter lemon zest as well as the sweetness of honey and fruit juice. Then there are fresh fruits such as peach and orange, as well as popped grains. Notes of vanilla and other spices emerge, along with touches of grass and hay. This results in a surprisingly complex and deep taste despite the whisky’s age.
The finish is long-lasting, with a mixture of sweetness and bitterness collecting in the mouth and creating a small explosion. A little heat propagates down the throat, but otherwise, there is not much depth in the finish. It is fine and it lasts a long time, while the alcohol persists with its tingling on the tongue. This young and fresh whisky is a testament to the high-quality spirit produced at the Glen Garioch distillery, making it an excellent addition to any whisky collection or a perfect choice for a special occasion.
The Glen Garioch 8-year-old whisky is unique due to its maturation in a refill bourbon hogshead cask #2698, which imparts complex flavors of citrus, spice, and mild smokiness. The limited release of only 240 bottles adds to its exclusivity.
The key aromas include pine needles, resin, oak, toasted cereal, light peat, riverbank flowers, pepper, lemon, and fruity vanilla. The flavors encompass bitter lemon zest, honey, fruit juice, fresh fruits like peach and orange, popped grains, vanilla, spices, grass, and hay.
The finish is long-lasting with a mixture of sweetness and bitterness, creating a small explosion in the mouth. It maintains warmth with a tingling sensation from the alcohol, though it lacks the depth of the aroma and taste.
pine needles, resin, oak, toasted cereal, light peat, riverbank flowers, pepper, lemon, fruity vanilla
bitter lemon zest, honey, fruit juice, peach, orange, popped grains, vanilla, spices, grass, hay
sweetness, bitterness, warmth, tingling alcohol
Glen Garioch 8-year-old offers a complex and intriguing profile with a fresh and youthful character. Its aroma and taste reveal layers of citrus, spice, and light peat, while the finish delivers a prolonged, bittersweet experience with a warming sensation.
The Glen Garioch 8-year-old whisky is a captivating young spirit that balances freshness and complexity remarkably well. While the slightly delusional bitterness on the nose might unsettle some, the overall experience is enriched with delightful aromas and flavors of citrus, honey, and subtle smoke. It is an exciting bottling from a rare distillery and a new bottler, making it a noteworthy addition to any whisky enthusiast’s collection.
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