GLEN GARIOCH UNVEILS 25 YEAR OLD VINTAGE RELEASE

1986 special edition released just in time for Christmas

Twenty five years of patience have been rewarded with the release of Glen Garioch’s latest small batch vintage expression, the Glen Garioch 1986.

The limited edition is the fifth special addition to the Glen Garioch single malt range and is perfect for enjoying by the fire this winter.

Just 250 8.4L cases in total are being released for the UK, France, Netherlands, US and Canadian markets making it one of the most exclusive vintage releases yet by Scotland’s most easterly distillery.

Retailing at £125 from selected specialist retailers, it’s a special dram that will be an excellent addition to any collector’s range.

John Mullen, Glen Garioch brand manager, said: “This is the fifth addition to our vintage range but it is one of the most exclusive to-date.

“Our small batch casks are handpicked at the peak of their perfection and are selected to display the quality of liquid produced by our artisan Highland distillery. The 1986 adds new flavour and depth to our limited edition range.

“The light touch of old Glen Garioch smokiness coupled with a blend of cream, coconut and a little pepper make this a stand out dram. With a cask strength 54.6% ABV and non-chill filtration, it’s firmly aimed at connoisseurs.”

The 1986 is a real hardy and distinctive Glen Garioch. The smooth velvet creaminess married turns to woodspice with a pungent peat smoke and a medley of sweet juicy pears and ripe bananas on the palate.

The end result is a wave of flavour, with hints of spice, juicy fruits and a traditional old style Glen Garioch smokiness. A robust, yet refined Highland treat.

Glen Garioch only began releasing small batch limited editions last year. The 1986 now stands proudly in the range alongside the 1978, 1990, 1991 and the 1994. Vintages are only selected when it is felt they have reached the peak of their perfection.

At 54.6% ABV, Glen Garioch 1986 is available from specialist wine and spirit merchants, retailing circa £125. It is distributed by Cellar Trends in the UK.

Notes

• Glen Garioch can be enjoyed with Criffel cheese – voted the Best Scottish Cheese at the Cheese Awards in 2011. The organic semi-soft cheese has a creamy richness that enhances the smooth velvet like creaminess of the Glen Garioch 1986. The smooth texture and tangy floral taste matches with the fragrant Highland dram.
• Glen Garioch, pronounced Glen Geery, founded in 1797 is one of the oldest remaining distilleries in Scotland
• The distillery lies on rising ground at the picturesque town of Oldmeldrum, just 17 miles north-west of Aberdeen
• Glen Garioch was relaunched in October 2010 with a core range of two single malt whiskies – the Glen Garioch 1797 Founder’s Reserve, a non chill-filtered single malt bottled at 48% ABV and the Glen Garioch 12 Year Old, non chill-filtered single malt bottled at 48% ABV after maturing in bourbon and sherry casks.
• Glen Garioch is owned by the Morrison Bowmore Distillers Limited who also produce Bowmore and Auchentoshan
• Glen Garioch is distributed by Cellar Trends in the UK, tel: 01283 217 703.