Glen Garioch

25 Years Old, 1986

Glen Garioch

ABV: 54.6%

Age: 25 Years Old

Year Bottled: 2011

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: Highland

Overall
Score

8.6

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet and slightly oily. Horlicks. Developing grass cuttings.

Palate

Quite viscous, intensely-focused summer fruits, lots of spice.

Finish

Long and drying, with a hint of aniseed and plain chocolate.

Comment

More well-chosen wood.

Taster Score

8.5

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