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Glen Garioch 1986    

Glen Garioch 1986

Brand Glen Garioch
Expression 1986
Type Scotch Whisky / Single Malt
Vintage 1986
Abv 54.40%
Produced at Glen Garioch Distillery
Region Highland
Launched 1797
Availability Specialist retailers UK.
Guide Price £41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website http://www.morrisonbowmore.co.uk

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 31 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Forest floor. Rooty. Sappy. Brown sugar.
Palate
Lightly creamy. Nutty. Slightly bitter.
Finish
Robust. Smoky. A hint of ash.
Comment
A big, robust whisky from the days when Glen Garioch made its own peated malt. I love the idea of a smoky whisky from the edge of Speyside, but I find this slightly astringent.

Dave Broom

Nose
Another with big cask influence-dunnage warehouse, varnish, black pepper, treacle, liquorice, dried fruits and smoke (smoked cheese?). A big boy.
Palate
Those big, rich, fruity, figgy, raisined flavours dominate, then comes a light perfumed note that just knocks the balance a bit.
Finish
Dry, smoky.
Comment
It has weight, it has style, but it just lacks balance.

 



 

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