Glen Garioch Renaissance 17 Chapitre 3

Nose: Caramel, Plums, Walnuts, Cinnamon, White Chocolate, Necatarines, Canteloupes, Raspberries Palate: Brown Sugar, Pecans, Cherry Cola, Maple Syrup, Peaches, Black Cherries, Blueberries, Black Tea Finish: Vanilla, Maple Syrup, Blackberries, Morello Cherries, Walnuts, Cloves, Walnuts, Acacia Honey, Hay

Nose - (w/o water) Floral honey, Chinese dried red dates, sweet incense? dark apple juice, hint of golden raisins (w/ water) More "bright" but more boring, golden raisins, ripe apples Taste - (w/o water) Rich caramel apple juice, hint of chocolate, dark golden raisins, hint of fruity incense (w/ water) Creamy caramel, dark apple juice, sandalwood? Finish - (w/o water) Lingering sweet yet dry, fresh dates, golden raisins, caramel (w/ water) Gentle ginger heat, light golden raisins, fruity incense Score - 81/100 Final Thoughts - This was an interesting one. I guess I didn't really get the "meaty" notes like I did with their other expressions. This one was quite interesting in that I got these fairly strange notes in it of incense and the Chinese red dates. This seemed to come & go throughout the dram & water didn't seem to help this one as much as others. It did make it seem more "bright" but it didn't seem to help it as much. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No

Majorly different when compared to the 16 y/o. More rounded and oily on mouth and with a more sherry finish. Beautiful whisky. The 18th y/o being even better, if that's possible!