GLEN GARIOCH DISTILLERY

Glen Garioch 2011 Samaroli (2021)

Cask #1537

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£152.74

Glen Garioch 2011 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask #1537 bottled 2021 by Samaroli. 328 bottles. Bottled 2021 this is a spicy single cask of the Highland distillery. 328 bottles.

Our delayed satisfaction begins to pay off, for its aromas begin to unfold. The wood of the handmade bar, the ceilings impregnated with tobacco smoke emerge in full force. But, as we peek behind the curtain, the delicate passageway to mentholated and almost-metallic tones support the structure of this malt.

In the mouth, the spirit unfolds, for we are behind the curtain now, and away from the more-raucous parlor entrance. Notes of cumin, cinnamon and cardamom begin to almost cuddle us with their enticing offerings. Then opens the juicy heart of cedar and sandal-wood, but as they emerge, they close with more precious woody notes that remind us of our earlier entrance.

Various dates are given for the establishment of Glen Garrioch Distillery but it is likely to have been late on in 1785 making it one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. This distillery resides in Oldmeldrum in the Highland whisky region and currently operates with two stills. Its traditional floor maltings were in use up until 1993 thus its whisky produced up until that time was slightly smoky. The core distillery range includes the Glen Garioch 12 Year Old with independent bottles offer an interesting selection including Cadenhead’s and the Old Malt Cask.