Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2072) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits)
- Distillery
- Glen Garioch
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.2%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £69.95
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Garioch's 2011 distillate matured for 13 years in first-fill bourbon cask offers bright, spirit-forward Highland character with the vanilla and caramel intensity that new wood imparts. The relatively short maturation period preserves distillery character—expect orchard fruit, honey, and subtle spice with the wood integration of bourbon oak rather than the deep influence of older casks. This is whisky for those who prefer vibrant, grain-led profiles over dark cask dominance.
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Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2072) - Exceptional Cask Selection (Fruitful Spirits) is a 13-year-old single malt from Glen Garioch (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 51.2% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — fresh fruit, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Garioch's 2011 distillate matured for 13 years in first-fill bourbon cask offers bright, spirit-forward Highland character with the vanilla and caramel intensity that new wood imparts. The relatively short maturation period preserves distillery character—expect orchard fruit, honey, and subtle spice with the wood integration of bourbon oak rather than the deep influence of older casks. This is whisky for those who prefer vibrant, grain-led profiles over dark cask dominance.
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