Glen Garioch
8.2

Glen Garioch

1979, Aged 24 Years

ABV 52.1%

A great nose, but let down on the palate.

Dave Broom

Specification

Glen Garioch

Brand

Glen Garioch

Bottler

1979, Aged 24 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

24

Age (Years)

2004

Year of Bottling

52.1%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Exotic. Olde English marmalade, allspice, fresh grated nutmeg (spiced rum?). With water there's macaroon bars and afterdinner mints.

Palate: Perfumed attack, then the aromatics become slightly artificial and essence like. Mint and lavender again. Essential oil.

Finish: Perfumed. Some smoke.

Comment: A great nose, but let down on the palate.

Score: 7.5

Gavin Smith

Taster

Nose: Scented, violets and plums. Soft and gentle.

Palate: Heather and toffee, oaky notes well held in the background by a complex floral and honey combination.

Finish: The honey lingers well, and there are a few negative signs of age from the wood.

Comment: Some Glen Garioch are sometimes dismissed on account of their 'tartan and stag' packaging, but this is a serious whisky and deserves to be treated as such.

Score: 8.8

8.2
Overall Score

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