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Glen Garioch 15 years Sherry Cask

fruity malty
3.7
(4)€80Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Glen Garioch sits in the Highland town of Oldmeldrum, one of Scotland's most eastern distilleries. The warehouse walls have absorbed decades of Scottish weather, and that character finds its way into every bottle. This expression spends fifteen years in oloroso sherry casks from Spain. The wood brings rich dried fruit flavours and a honeyed sweetness. Dark berries emerge on the nose, followed by buttery bread notes and hints of cinnamon spice. The palate delivers sultanas and dates with a warming nutmeg kick. At 53.7%, it carries weight without being harsh. Add a splash of water if you prefer, but it drinks beautifully neat.

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Glen Garioch

Glen Garioch is a Scotch whisky distillery located in the town of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was founded in 1797 and is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. The distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies, including their signature Glen Garioch 12 Year Old, which is a smooth and complex whisky with notes of honey, vanilla, and spice. Glen Garioch is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to still use traditional floor maltings, where the barley is soaked in water and then spread out on the floor to germinate. The malt is then dried using peat smoke, which gives Glen Garioch whiskies a distinctive smoky flavour profile. One interesting fact about Glen Garioch is that it was closed for a period of time in the 1990s due to a decline in demand for Scotch whisky. However, the distillery was reopened in 1997 and has since become known for producing high-quality single malt whiskies.

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About the Glen Garioch 15 years Sherry Cask

Glen Garioch 15 years Sherry Cask is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the Oldmeldrum distillery in Aberdeenshire. Glen Garioch represents one of Scotland's oldest working distilleries, with production dating back to 1797. This bottling focuses exclusively on Spanish oloroso sherry cask maturation. Most Glen Garioch expressions use bourbon barrels instead. The extended fifteen-year maturation period allows the Spanish oak to impart deep fruit character and amber coloration. Each cask contributes layers of complexity that develop slowly over the aging process. Honey and buttery bread notes sit beneath concentrated aromas of raisins, figs, and chocolate orange. Dried fruit and date sweetness build through the palate with floral hints and gentle wood spice. Rich mouthfeel delivers waves of stewed fruits, treacle, and baking spices. The finish extends with warming ginger and clove, balanced by the natural oils preserved through non-chill filtration. Bottled at natural cask strength of 53.7% without artificial coloring. Glen Garioch 15 years Sherry Cask maintains its authentic character. The higher proof intensifies the sherry influence while providing flexibility for personal preference. This Highland expression suits experienced whisky drinkers who appreciate the interplay between Scottish distillation tradition and Spanish cooperage craftsmanship. It rewards slow, attentive sipping neat in a good glass. Toffee and vanilla linger after the spice fades, leaving a warm, malty echo that invites another pour. The oloroso casks leave a deep amber colour and a satisfying oily texture that speaks of long Highland warehouse aging. Grassy floral notes appear late on the palate.