Glen Garioch 10-year-old single malt old label miniature.
Glen Garioch 10-year-old single malt miniature (Old label)...
Condition: Excellent Collector-Please note as this is a vintage/rare/limited edition bottle, conditions of bottle/label and liquid level can vary - Some years can vary and as estimations only (example: estimated 1970s/80s).
Fill level: In the neck.
Condition: New, collector’s miniature.
Fill level: Full.
Whisky still produced: Yes, core expression.
Category: Single Malt.
Distillery: Glen Garioch, Highland (Scotland).
Bottler: Distillery Bottling.
Bottling series: Old Label miniature.
Bottling Year: 1980s.
Stated Age: 10 years old.
Cask type: Not stated.
Strength: 43% Vol.
Size: 50 ml.
Colouring: Yes.
Chill-filtered: Yes.
Bottle code: Not stated.
Country Origin: Scotland.
Market: Worldwide.
This bottle is the old packaging of Glen Garioch 10 year old, in miniature form. Glen Garioch 10-Year-Old is a classic Highland single malt, known for its robust and full-bodied character. The old label miniature captures the essence of this historic distillery’s approachable 10-year expression, offering a taste of traditional craftsmanship in a compact format.
Tasting notes;
Appearance/colour; Light.
Nose; Honey, touch of oak wood, little smoky, little fruity.
Palate; Oily, smooth, little peaty and smoky, vegetables, little grassy, some woody notes, subtle sweetness.
Finish: Medium long, zesty.
Distillery History:
Glen Garioch distillery was founded in 1797 by John Manson, making it amongst the oldest distilleries in Scotland. It is known for its heavy, thick, cereal and spicy notes, which are attributed to its short fermentation period. In 1908 the distillery was bought over by Sanderson & Son, before merging with Booth's Distilleries and then DCL by 1937. Sadly, by this point production was slowing down, and in 1968 things finally came to a halt, closing down the operation due to struggles with water supply.
Thankfully in 1973, Stanley P. Morrison, owner of Bowmore and Auchentoshan, came to the rescue; securing a new water source and reopening the distillery. He also introduced innovative heat recovery systems, which were not just of benefit to the distillery, but the surrounding town as well, heating greenhouses and the local swimming pool. Glen Garioch has continued this spirit of innovation by being one of the first distilleries to release a Virgin Oak matured expression, as well as bottling its core range at 48% ABV with no chill filtration.
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