Glen Garioch
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Glen Garioch

Virgin Oak

ABV 48%

It was interesting to see how the virgin wood has softened the big bear up.

Annabel Meikle

Specification

Glen Garioch

Brand

Virgin Oak

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

48%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Annabel Meikle

Taster

Nose: A big hit of fragrant sweetness like crystallised rose petal and candied orange peel. Gingerbread cookie dough and sultanas plumped in orange juice.

Palate: The sweetness is very perfumed, Pink Lady apples wrapped in brown paper. Toasted pencil shavings. Water reduces the sweetness.

Finish: Gummy texture, softer with water.

Comment: It was interesting to see how the virgin wood has softened the big bear up.

Score: 7.9

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Malty and fruity. Hazelnut fudge, digestive biscuit. Chestnut purée. A touch of dried apricot.

Palate: Velvety and sweet. Toffee, marzipan. Oak shows up at mid palate. Drying on spices.

Finish: Dry, oaky, with a nutty aftertaste and a hint of dark chocolate.

Comment: A well-knitted malt, on the oaky edge. But the malty sweetness balances the astringency. Rich profile.

Score: 8.1

8
Overall Score

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