Glen Garioch Founders Reserve
Highland Single Malt Whisky
48% abv
£29
$45 (USD)
One of the last operating distilleries from the 18th century (and the first time featured on the Malt Mission), Glen Garioch (pronounced "Glen Geery") underwent a much needed repack and as cynical as the whisky intelligentsia can be about s-s-scrary m-m-marketing, I think the verdict was unanimous: gorgeous work. But it is not just the look of the pack that changed, the liquid moved in the direction of nurturing anorak appeal:
a) the alcohol by volume was upped to 48% because
b) the liquid is not chill-filtered.
And the geeks rejoiced.
TASTING NOTES:
Buttery pie crust, sourdough, Granny Smith apples, vanilla and pine.
Savoury and bright sweetness of shortbread, lemon, and white grapes. Apricots and macadamie nut oiliness. Late spicy woodiness, pine again, freshly cut saplings.
SUMMARY:
Light, fresh and appetizing with a good balance of bitter and sweet, wood influence and youthful spirit character. There are many examples of how delicious Glen Garioch can be at great ages, it is nice to have a proprietary bottling that shows its youthful charm as well, even if said charms won't woo everyone.
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