Glen Garioch 1965 12 Year Old

Glen Garioch 1999 Sherry Cask

This sample was provided by a friend who warned me that my first tasting would probably be "sulphury", but that if I gave the second half of the sample some time, the sulphur would dissipate. Well, here goes. Glen Garioch 1999 (14 years old) Batch no 30 56.3 % abv Sample bottled Oct 16, 2018 **First tasting (January 16, 2019):** * Nose...

Score 76/100

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old 1990 Cadenhead

Cadenhead is one Scotland’s oldest independent bottlers. Their Authentic Collection contains, among others, this Glen Garioch from 1990, bottled at cask strength in 2003. The nose is very feisty, almost piquant. I get a fair amount of nuts, a wonderful smokiness and a truckload of both vanilla and cake, whipped cream on top. A fruit cake with...

Score 88/100

Glen Garioch 1989 'Brandy Casket' Wemyss

When you know that the independent bottler Wemyss has the tradition of naming the bottles after a tasting panel has checked the contents, I expect to discover some cognac in this aged Glen Garioch. Hmm. Let us give it a try, eh? Yep, the name is aptly chosen. When I smell this, I am indeed reminded of cognac. Loads of apples, but also some peach...

Score 86/100

Glen Garioch 15 Year Old The Renaissance

In 1995, the Glen Garioch distillery was closed and offered up for sale, but Suntory got a change of heart and after an investement of around £700.000 reopened it after two years. Since then, she has been in production without interruption. That is why 1997 is considered a milestone and explains the name of this expression: The Renaissance. The...

Score 86/100