ABV 48%
It was interesting to see how the virgin wood has softened the big bear up.
Annabel Meikle
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
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
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
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