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Review: Glen Garioch 2011 12 Year Old Oloroso Finish Berry Brothers Sense of Place ‘Glens & Valleys’

Davis Gonnella reviews Berry Bros. & Rudd's Glen Garioch 12 Year Old from the 'Glens & Valleys' Collection.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

This is a Glen Garioch from Berry Bros and Rudd Spirits, Sense of Place ‘Glens & Valleys’ collection. Bottled at 56.9% and finished in an Oloroso barrel.
Appearance:
Rich, clear copper
Nose:
Succulent figs and raisins immediately present in that instantly recognisable soft and fruity Glen Garioch character
Palate:
I’m on an exotic holiday to the Mediterranean in this glass. It isn’t often that I come across whiskies that smell like sunshine, but this is certainly one that gives that summer sun vibe. It stays far from Christmas flavours, and just delivers sip after sip of candied orange peel, and the freshness of a Little Trees ‘Lemon Grove’. The alcohol level merges really well with the dram overall and serves up a really sippable nip.
Finish:
I’m in a toss-up here, between Garibaldi biscuit or fig rolls, but it is long lasting, and it is delicious
Comments:
This whisky is fantastic. It serves up summer holidays, but majestically drifts towards Christmas celebrations with the family. I can see myself buying one to drink, and one to drink, no keepers!
The fruit marries well with cereal flavour and all comes together neatly to present a really well cut Glen Garioch offering.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Davis Gonnella

Davis Gonnella, a proud father of five, resides with his partner in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is passionately dedicated to the world of whisky, with a mission to secure a Designation of Origin Control (DOC) for this beloved spirit. His advocacy also extends to the political realm, where he aims to create a position for a Minister for Whisky Tourism within the Scottish Government. A lifelong ambition of his is to be recognized for his contributions and be made a Keeper of the Quaich.

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