Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

A damn fine whisky. Subtle sherry flavor. Almost more bourbon tasting to me in the best way. Absolutely wonderful after dinner drink. Just a hint of pepper tingling from the 48% ABV. Nice long finish, the flavor stayed with well after I set the glass down.

28th August 2021

Absolutely delectable. I love this slighlty unpopular gem. Found it at Bevmo for 75 bucks. Wasnt sure so i checked on here, and boy was i happy after the first sip. Tastes almsot like a light dessert liqueur. Pick this up ASAP. Hopefully, you find it for less than 75, but i am still very happy with this selection.

28th June 2021

One of the truly great 12 year old drams. Beautifully smooth with pears and apricot coming through. Excellent value, would highly recommend.

8th June 2021

I like a Sherry cask whisky and you can end up having to spend a lot for a decent one. This has everything for me. Spicy, a good burn at the back of the throat and then the sweet richness of the Sherry and Bourbon casks. Plus it’s a decent ABV

29th May 2021

Complex, rich and delicious. Am no expert but of course I know what I like, this is now my first equal favourite along with Balvenie Doublewood, for a single malt under £50 (not that I often try many over £50). Of course, one needs some different tastes in the cupboard to complement and suit different moods (eg something peated; and something light-yet-subtle like Old Pulteney), as this is a pretty rich taste!

18th May 2021

Stunning dram . I get a lovely slightly sweet , malty barley sugar flavour . Full bodied , smooth as silk and burstng with flavour. A great after dinner malt .Really bemefits from being bottled at 48% with no colouring or chill filtering .

3rd November 2020

This is a truly phenomenal whisky that is underappreciated. A truly great bang for your buck and more complex and unique than most whiskies on the market.

Nose: apples, spices, almost a warm apple pie or gingerbread, vanilla with a little oak in the background

Palate: Extremely smooth and creamy, chocolate, a little woody,

Finish: long, smooth, fruit and honey with some spiced oak

This whisky in some ways is a hit or miss. Someone has to really appreciate it as Glen Garioch has a flavor profile like no other distillery. Would absolutely recommend to whisky lovers looking to expand their profile as well as seasoned veterans.

19th October 2020

This has been a fantastic find! Great quality, well balanced flavors, fruity and sweet, almost like a Gewurtz on the nose, and fruity between sips. Fantastic value, as the price here puts in competition with higher end local whiskeys. If you like the fruitiness, make the effort to track down the Canadian Lohin McKinnon, which kicks up this aspect to 11.

8th October 2020

Superior malt. Lots of heat, sweetness, tast and muscles. Easy to recognize. Value for money!

26th August 2020

I discovered this beauty about 3 years ago and it’s still as amazing as it was then. It takes about. 1/3 of the bottle down and letting it sit at that level for a month or two to let the real surprises come out, and a complexity that just keeps on giving. Sweet, oaky, and a little bit of créme brulee on the nose and finish. A step below cloyingly sweet I can sip this with a dash of water alone or as a precursor to some peated Islay’s on a flight night. Slainthé!

24th October 2019