jdriip
Glen Garioch 8 Year (Old Particular)
Single Malt — Highland , Scotland
Reviewed
February 17, 2020 (edited September 14, 2020)
This single malt, single cask, non color added, non chill-filtered whiskey is bottled at cask strength from a refill hogshead. Only 290 bottles were filled. If you were fortunate enough to get one, you know what a gem you found.
I personally needed a lot of water to tame the cask strength and young heat, but what incredible scents and flovors in an 8 yo whiskey. Smokey, malty, peaty, seashore, sweet and savory on the nose. Thick, coating palate with buttery cream, vanilla custard, and sweet tea. Sweet and spicy medium finish.
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@geologyjane They are two different animals. I found the 12 yo to be a sherry bomb. both are very good.
@jdriip - my anticipation to crack this bottle open builds! By chance have tried their 12 year? Really curious how it compares. I was suspicious of the youth of an 8 year but was hoping the Glen Garioch malt could pull through.