Produced in small batches and non-chill filtered, Glen Garioch 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 48% ABV and aged in bourbon and sherry casks. Established in 1797, Glen Garioch is one of Scotland’s oldest operating distilleries and the most easterly located in Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen.
The extra sherry and period maturing elevates this well above the Founder’s Reserve, the extra sweetness is welcome. From this along I would not call myself a Glen Garioch fan, the spirit seems to strip the oaky notes out of the cask.