Glen Garioch 29 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
- Distillery
- Glen Garioch
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.3%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £279.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Glen Garioch's 29-year-old Highland single malt was rescued from potential blending obscurity by Forgotten Gems, who bottled just 42 expressions. A rare opportunity to experience a nearly three-decade maturation from this closed distillery.
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Glen Garioch 29 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is a 29-year-old single malt from Glen Garioch (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46.3% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, malt extract, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Garioch's 29-year-old Highland single malt was rescued from potential blending obscurity by Forgotten Gems, who bottled just 42 expressions. A rare opportunity to experience a nearly three-decade maturation from this closed distillery.
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