Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Glen Garioch
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.1%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £83.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Garioch distilled in 2010 and aged 13 years, including a three-year finish in first-fill Bordeaux wine casks. Murray McDavid's Benchmark bottling captures Highland character shaped by extended wine cask influence.
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Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2010 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 13-year-old single malt from Glen Garioch (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 52.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, cooked fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Garioch distilled in 2010 and aged 13 years, including a three-year finish in first-fill Bordeaux wine casks. Murray McDavid's Benchmark bottling captures Highland character shaped by extended wine cask influence.
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