Glen Garioch 12 Years Highland Single Malt [700ML]

Description

What makes a Highland single malt truly exceptional at 40% ABV while maintaining the complexity of its higher-strength siblings?

The Glen Garioch 12 Years represents one of Scotland’s most underrated Highland expressions, delivering remarkable depth through its unique combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask maturation. This distillery’s heritage of using direct-fired stills creates distinctive character notes that set it apart from mainstream offerings. While exploring Highland alternatives, consider the refined elegance of aged Highland expressions or neighboring Speyside complexity for comparison.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Glen Garioch – Highland Scotland, established 1797
• Region: Highland – known for diverse, robust character profiles
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for neat sipping or cocktail crafting
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 12 years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks with subtle peat influence
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals honey, vanilla, and toasted malt with heathery florals. Palate delivers sweet porridge, brown sugar, spicy toffee, and distant smoke. Finish provides elegant warmth with salty dried apricots and refined oak
• Best Served: Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass, or with a splash of water

Our spirits team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated hundreds of Highland expressions, and this consistently surprises with its mouth-coating texture and balanced peat integration – rare qualities at this accessible strength that make it incredibly moreish.

Ideal for: CNY celebrations, whisky newcomers, and seasoned collectors seeking underrated gems. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang, char siu, and spiced dark chocolate desserts. Recommended for: Those appreciating balanced complexity, alongside traditional Speyside craftsmanship for variety.