Glen Garioch 12 Year Old 2013 Dram Mor Single 1st Fill Madeira Barrique #1002 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2025) 70cl

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old 2013 Dram Mor Single 1st Fill Madeira Barrique #1002 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2025) 70cl

1 of 129 bottles produced from a single 1st Fill Madeira Hogshead. 

One of Scotland's most underrated whiskies that is making a steady climb in popularity since it is one of the distilleries owned by Suntory Global. 

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Dark honey, raisins and a gentle zesty citric note greets the nose.

Palate: Very smooth and mellow but not shays the sweet berry character of the Madeira dance across the palate.

Finish: A great length of finish allows that summer berry to bid a fond farewell.

About Glen Garioch

Glen Garioch is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. For most of the 20th century it was self-sufficient, malting its own barley using peat from Pitsligo, giving it a unique smoky character. In fact, in 1968 it was short-listed by then-owners DCL, to convert to heavily peated production in order to make up for a shortfall on Islay caused by a drought. In an odd twist of fate, the decision was instead made to re-open Brora for the job, and close Glen Garioch down. Morrison Bowmore then sprang to its rescue, restarting production in 1973. The maltings and distillery were shut down again by Beam Suntory in 1995, and only the latter resumed operations two years later, with contemporary Glen Garioch becoming an un-peated single malt. These pre-1995 vintages are worth investigating while you can.

53.6% ABV

70cl