Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and its most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797.

Aged in bourbon and sherry casks for 12 years, the whisky has aromas of heather in full bloom, balanced by rich poached pears and malted barley. The palate reveals notes of sweet cream and ripe bananas followed by a creamy, fragrant finish.