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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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