Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's
- Distillery
- Glen Garioch
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £69.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Garioch distilled in October 2011 and aged for eight years in a ruby Port cask, this cask-strength release at 55.1% ABV carries the spiced, dried-fruit character imparted by Port wood in 184 bottles from Claxton's.
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Glen Garioch 8 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's is a 8-year-old single malt from Glen Garioch (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, cooked fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Garioch distilled in October 2011 and aged for eight years in a ruby Port cask, this cask-strength release at 55.1% ABV carries the spiced, dried-fruit character imparted by Port wood in 184 bottles from Claxton's.
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