Tasting Notes

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Glen Garioch 1986

Country: Scotland

Region: Highlands

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 54.6%

Score: 92 Points

This is old-style Glen Garioch from the days when the distillery used peated malt, and the nose has a vegetative peatiness with wet wood, campfire smoke, honey, vanilla, and lemon peel. The taste is citrusy-tart with lemon and a kiss of campfire smoke with coconut and a touch of mango. The finish is fruity and long with a mild spiciness. Water adds more sweetness and fresh berries.