Glen Garioch 1998 / 27 Year Old / Thompson Bros Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Glen Garioch
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £176
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Old Wood
- Description
- Glen Garioch's 1998 vintage was matured in a first-fill sherry butt and bottled by Thompson Bros at 49.3% ABV, capturing the independent bottler's reputation for quality and balance. The first-fill cask delivers rich sherry influence—expect dark fruit, oak spice, and lifted oak tannins across the mid-palate. The higher strength preserves textural weight and complexity without excess burn. Ideal for those seeking concentrated, cask-driven Highland character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Garioch 1998 / 27 Year Old / Thompson Bros Highland Whisky is a from Glen Garioch (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, nutty, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Garioch's 1998 vintage was matured in a first-fill sherry butt and bottled by Thompson Bros at 49.3% ABV, capturing the independent bottler's reputation for quality and balance. The first-fill cask delivers rich sherry influence—expect dark fruit, oak spice, and lifted oak tannins across the mid-palate. The higher strength preserves textural weight and complexity without excess burn. Ideal for those seeking concentrated, cask-driven Highland character.
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