Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
Glen Garioch — pronounced "Glen Geery" — 12 Year Old is a richly characterful Highland single malt from one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, and a whisky that consistently surprises and delights those who discover it. Founded in 1797 in the small market town of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire, Glen Garioch (named after the fertile valley — the Garioch — in which it sits) has been producing whisky for over two centuries, making it one of the most historically significant distilleries in the Scottish Highlands.
Matured for 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and bottled at a robust 48% without chill-filtration, Glen Garioch 12 is a whisky of genuine depth, warmth, and complexity — a Highland malt with a distinctly rich, almost rustic character that sets it apart from the more delicate Speyside style. The nose is warm and inviting — ripe orchard fruit, vanilla, and a generous honey sweetness open up to reveal notes of toasted oak, dried fruit, and a subtle floral heathery quality that speaks of its Aberdeenshire home. On the palate, it's full-bodied and richly textured: toffee, dark fruit, soft malt, and a warming spice build with a satisfying depth and a gentle sweetness that makes it exceptionally rewarding to sip. The finish is long, warm, and gently drying — dried fruit, toasted oak, and a lingering warmth fading slowly and memorably.
An honest, characterful Highland malt from one of Scotland's most historic distilleries — Glen Garioch 12 is a whisky that rewards those who seek it out.
- Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (est. 1797)
- Region: Highland
- Age: 12 Years
- ABV: 48% / Proof: 96
- Size: 750ml
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Maturation: Ex-bourbon & ex-sherry casks
- Character: Non-chill filtered, natural color
- Tasting Notes: Orchard fruit, vanilla, honey, toasted oak, dried fruit, heather, toffee, dark fruit, warming spice