Glen Garioch / 8 Years Old - Whisky Magazine

Glen Garioch

8 Years Old

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 12

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Specifications

Brand: Glen Garioch
Expression: 8 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 8 years old
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Scotland / Highland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Jim Murray

Nose: Light, despite a charming smokiness. Incredibly clean. A soft citric background reveals young age.
Palate: Intensely malty, fresh with increasing sweetness as the kippery peatiness gathers.
Finish: Echoing smoke and a delicious build up of cocoa notes. Long. Toasty. Highly satisfying with almost perfect bittersweet balance.
Comment: Easily one of the best 8 Years Old on the market: very, very impressive and enjoyable.

8.8

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Autumn leaves. Grass. Peat smoke.
Palate: Picnic flapjack, slightly burnt at the edges. Nutty. Gingery. Lively flavours.
Finish: Honey. Cream. Some peat.
Comment: I love the peaty, burnt notes notes in this robustly malty whisky.

7.8

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