Whisky Glen Garioch 15 Years Old, gift box, 1 L
Tasting Notes
Whiskey, honey-colored.
In the taste of whiskey fruity sweetness mixed with peat and oak nuances, shades of lavender, apple and spice. The finish is very long, soft and rounded.
The aroma of whiskey notes of freshly cut grass, fruit, apple, vanilla, honey sweetness and hints of smoke and sherry.
Whiskey is perfect as a digestif, with a good cigar and coffee.
Interesting Facts
Plant "Glen Garioch" (Glen Geary) - one of the oldest in Scotland. Considered the founding year of the distillery in 1797-th year. But we know that already in 1785 made the first distillation of whiskey. The factory is located in the village of Old Meldrum in Aberdeenshire, so it is sometimes called - Plant Old Meldrum. The official name of the "Glen Garioch" received from its location - Valley Garioch, in which, according to experts, grow some of the best varieties of barley. Whiskey produced at the plant, was very popular due to the fact that the entrance to the famous in the XIX century blend "VAT69", "Bell's", "Grant's Standfast" and liqueur "Drambuie". In 1968, the plant was closed and only resumed production in 1972 after extensive renovations. Since 1994, the plant is owned by a Japanese corporation "Suntory". "Glen Garioch" produces about one million liters of alcohol per year.
Whiskey "Glen Garioch" spirit called Highland charm for his sweet, malt, floral characteristics and unforgettable smooth, long and warm aftertaste.
