Tasting Note: Glen Garioch Sherry Cask Matured, Aged 15 Years Close. Spicy, tart oak, sherry, red fruits, a beautiful sweetness underlines everything, mint, long and spicy on the oak without becoming bitter. Long and characterized by spicy oak, roasted aromas and dry Oloroso sherry. This is an OB offering from Glen Garioch. Glen Garioch 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 70 cl, 53.7% A rich and complex dram from Highland distillery Glen Garioch. At this price one of the best sherry whisky you can get for free. With water, the character of the scent turned into a surprisingly leathery and chocolate, Caribbean-style rum !? With honey, oranges, plums and milk chocolate. If you have any question with respect to the processing of your personal data by Whiskybase B.V., please contact e-mail: info@whiskybase.com. The 666 greetings are too much for my palate. In addition, you have an "old mouthfeel", somehow old leather and wood. A wonderful spice dominates the finish before a fine aroma of immature walnuts. On the nose, for me, bitter chocolate, coffee toffee, sherry and oak are superficial. Cinnamon sticks in orange jam. The nose is characterized by intense sherry tones and whets the appetite for more. The whisky is bitter-sweet, slightly oily and also a bit spicy from the alcohol. The finish is long, slightly peppery and again chocolaty. Jack Daniels Distillery Series Finished With Toasted Pecan Wood Chips, Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources. Great nose. It is an independent review and is not selling or lin. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here. Any review of official whisky samples sent to me will be so noted in the post. Complex and interesting, yes. In the finish pepper, leather, a little oak, milk chocolate and plum must. Pleasant espresso bitterness, fresh and long. The information on this website is only meant for personal, non commercial use. oranges, slight white pepper. Dark fruits, pepper, dark chocolate, nuts, Christmas spices and oak let the malt finish pleasantly long-lasting. Great value for money. Size: 700ml. For my taste a little too hard, maybe I tasted it but also in the wrong season. Sherry, plum, gingerbread, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, cocoa. In the mouth, the whisky then shows more independence, but that does not make him necessarily better. Unfortunately a little short. Whisky Gospel Not piercing, but noticeable. Full of raisins, vanilla and some hints of an oily/greasy edge, Dark chocolate, sweet raisins, oak. The Garioch pronounced 'Geery' is a tract of richly fertile land, some 150 square miles (390 km2) in extent. The website of Whiskybase B.V. includes references and/or hyperlinks to third party websites. A medium spiced cigar from Nicaragua. quite aggressive. Nice oloroso sherry cask matured single malt scotch. Combined with a pleasant smell of tobacco, such as pipe tobacco. Picked it up for about 50 , which I think is a good price. Although this bottling is also very barrely and somewhat alcoholic. This largely accounts for the sweet berry flavour Buy Glen Garioch 15 Year Old - Sherry Cask by Glen Garioch from our Whisky range - Scotland, Highland, 70cl, Single Malt, Distillery Bottling . Dark, fermented fruit compote, dried apricots, some sulfur, prunes, vanilla. Powerful. Lots of fruit like plums, strawberries, sweetish oranges. Cask strength and age you look in this price range in combination almost in vain. The finish again shows some sulfur and especially oak and dry sherry. Coffee with cognac in it. After about 2 weeks with air in the bottle, the sulfur note is much more pleasant. My expectations for this bottling were definitely exceeded. Cacao. Overall, he can not completely convince me. In the second sip he gets a little sweeter. The association has burned itself firmly. After a while, I also discover the sulfur that I had heard of before. However in this particular instance the neck was fabulous: It was the least raisin-y and least syrupy sherry-matured whisky I have nosed. The water is luxuriant, full of overripe fruit. What's left at the end is the angekockelte pipe tobacco! At first a very malty taste with lots of unami almost but not quite to the point of meaty. A pleasant sweetness runs down the cheeks, while on the tip of the tongue a noticeable Pfeffrigkeit sets in and (in the short term) causes a decent tingle. Our experienced warehouse team take great care with every order. Beautiful sweet dark and red fruit notes, blueberries, cherries, dates, dried figs, very dark chocolate, cooking spices. Gert's Tasty Dram Reviews Very nice complex whisky. We think you are based in Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard. There remains a distinct walnut in the mouth and the cinnamon continues to be very dominant. Distinctive oloroso sherry. Slightly dry. Notes for bottle code L152209 printed on the inside of the front label. Dried fruits, dates, dried orange, plums, hints of orange zest that has been left in the sun for some time, intense sherry influence, raisins, slightly Christmassy spices, hints of wet tobacco. Archived. The spicy wood still exudes a cozy warmth, the sulfur note is still above the finish. Still just great part. Judging by the complexity of the nose, the mouthfeel is surprisingly thin, albeit pleasant. Guest bloggers only write about their own personal tastings. *** Actually Perplexes me that people think this is a good dram. These are my guidelines: 1. WOW an awesome dram! I even caught the smell of smoke. The sulfur gives way and gives way to dry Oloroso. Gunpowder. 88 points! At first there is. Welcome to The Spa at the Glen, the largest and most luxurious spa in Brea, California. First onset in the mouth quite strong with lots of salivation (similar to Aberlour a'bunadh). Great nose, normally I dont really get much flavour notes, but heres old leather, musty things, sherry and tobacco. Browse rare and valuable whiskies and bid today. Tea cake, subtle spices. Espresso. Sherry, chocolate, ripe fruit, full of flavor. Now comes the sour berries and sour cherry with dark chocolate. Great complex nose. is sodding awful. Sherry with dried fruit, chocolate, slightly spicy. A crystal clear sherry profile: raisins, sherry and chocolate, very classic, the alcohol is little to feel, after a while in the background follows a slightly sour note, the smell is sweeter, such as wood and some herbs, slightly grated coniferous seeds in the hand. Behind it is a nice touch of leather and shoe polish. The entrance and use of this website and these Conditions are governed by Dutch law. Long, constant, carying, subtle bitterness, dark chocolate, mocha. No real heat. Long finish. Oaky. First, floral herbal notes, nutmeg and noticeable oak spiciness. Long warming finish. Taste:Rich, Sherried, chocolate, raisin, hot cross buns, spices, some oak. Dried fruit, honey, cinnamon, spicy and oak. Leather, hints of tobacco, very light sulfur and beautiful rust flavors enhance the aromatic variety with walnuts. Here the green notes dominate which make it slightly less enjoyable. 2 years ago. Syrup. Even water does not really help. 20. Spicy notes and again a slight sharpness. Gets a little creamier. We use cookies to improve your online experience. Great dark fruity aromas with a harmonious bitter-tart oak spice as a counterpoint. Overall, but highly recommended, especially if you can get it for ~ 50 EUR in many Bordershop. A lot of the flavours on the nose repeat on the palate. mouth and Finnish are really not bad at all. Ben Cops' Blog - With the Anticipated Monthly SMWS Outturn Glen Garioch 15 Sherry 53.7% Colour:Amber Body:Full Nose:Rich Sherry, raisin, orange, chocolate. The malt itself is a bit closed at the beginning. It sticks out from the crowd without losing its balance. Buy one of you can get your finger tips on one of these bottles. From the beginning to the end, you have the dark sherry influences in your nose and mouth. Quite long, bold and beautiful. Slightly cinnamon, wood polish and milk chocolate in the background. Pleasent oily, creamy or buttery mouthfeel. After a while, a bit more sweetness will come. Very nice and well matured sherried malt. A hint of dark chocolate. There are more and more whiskys at the moment (strange, where there are fewer and fewer sherry casks). Raisins, hardly any alcohol, a lot of oak, a bit of sulfur and leather. Sandwich with honey and cinnamon. At eye level with the Glendronach Allardice of the Billy Walker era. The 1797 Founders Reserve, the 12 Year Old and the 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured are the current travel retail offerings. The whisky is certainly well done, but something bothers me. Nonetheless, the whisky provides a great flavor. Medium to long. Medium to long, sweet and spicy and warm. Free UK Mainland standard delivery on orders over 100. Immediately I have Mon Cherie in my nose. Again very nice sherry flavors, dried fruits and nuts, caramel. Your email address will not be published. The Whisky Exchange is the registered trademark of Speciality DrinksLimited. 9. Dried fruits, raisins, pickled plums, almonds, Oloroso, black cherry, New Year's Eve, malty, Dates, dried fruits, Oloroso, burned matches, walnut, blackberry, medium body, Medium long - long, dry, walnut skin, bitter almond, dates, gingerbread, espresso, 90% chocolate. Pfeffrigkeit also. "My Annoying Opinions", the contrary blog :) No commission is paid, nor any other consideration given, for such link. A fresh note of mint. Nice complexity, great drinking power with space to experiment and one of the very very few whiskys, where I feel the light sulfur as tasty and suitable. As in the nose, many dark, strong aromas. Cherries and Dark fruits, Not Bad. Not a bad nose honestly with a profound, dirty character. Sold out $ 780 Quantity . Honey with cloves. Everything stays long in the mouth and throat. Cocooned almonds. Therefore no rights can be derived from the information on this website. Despite 53.7%, alcohol levels off relatively quickly. Almost too earthy/sulphered for my taste buds, but the nice development in the finish lift my score to a solid 88 points. In der Milieu am Herzen liegen Freie glen garioch 15 sherry cask und hansestadt hamburg zhlte geeignet Serviettenkndel schon lange Zeit etwa herabgesetzt . The nose opens with dark berries and dried fruits, followed by sweet vanilla notes and a slight tartness. Medium mouth feel. Sherry, dark and red dried fruits, leather, chocolate, herbal oak, getting dry and a bit bitter. Its sold in UK travel retail for 65 and at least one Dutch store has it for 100 (or 75), placing it right on par with similar expressions, like the Tobermory 15. Full and hard. There is still plenty of bottle available in the Puttgarden Bordershop (as of Oct. 2021). The Sulphur is undeniably there what makes the nose quite hard to get around ( it really is quite strong!) Glen Garioch 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured by Glen Garioch. a yeasty and dry arrival, oloroso sherry, currants, sulphur, nutmeg, prickly pear (!? (93 b). Lots of raisins. Cinnamon sticks in orange jam. Delicious. A tingling and bizzling lays over the tongue and exudes a wonderfully supple warmth. Nose: warm raisin bread spread with butter, plum jam, orange, hazelnuts, cloves and cinnamon refine the whole meal. It's a complex and very interesting whisky to take your time with and discover all the nuances, but a few dominant notes spoil it for me though. Available for around 60,- this is one of the better balanced price-quality whisky out there! Quite an intense and heavily sherried Glen Garioch. I had shot the buck for a reasonable price and I think it is every "penny". To give you the best search experience, we use cookies for remembering your search filters, personalizing content, and analyzing how the website is used. It is however, the best travel retail bottle I've had to date. Glen Ivy gift cards make the perfect gift for any occasion. sulfur?) Not very complex. In the finish slightly bitter notes. In the transition you go towards the tobacco pouch on the leather saddle. Get new and exclusive releases, special offers and inspiring ideas direct to your inbox. Oak stays as well. Toasted bread with butter and nougat cream. A rare example of a lot of sherry influence, but still a lot of whisky influence. The interplay of fruit and spice is awesome, dried orange / orange oil and dark fruits, then spicy aromas. The first impression is cool and clear, but immediately followed by spicy wood flavors. A board in terms of flavors and mouthfeel, there's something going on. Yeast braid, spices. Here's where you'll find the Oloroso in full effect. It is full of sherry spices like GlenDronach but it has a darker, heavier, unami heart that reminds me more of Mortlach than GlenDronach. With water: There are loads of fresh red fruits and also quite some dried ones too. Class PLV! Hidden deep in the background, I register again a soft note of sulfur. The only thing that bothers me about this whisky is the sometimes very dominant sulfur note. Clean cask, no junk, the sherry full, but not covered, balanced and round. Slightly bitter though. But overall impression remains good, whisky is well balanced and rather complex for the age. Preserved fruit, black chocolate, little bitterness, medium oiliness, some orange peel or grapefruit peel. Surprisingly pleasant . The quite strong alcohol brings a pleasant freshness and the association with mint into the glass. The sherry sweetness becomes wonderfully slightly sour and tart further back on the palate. With the exception of official whisky samples, I accept no consideration whatsoever from any distillery, bottler, distributor, drink company or store for my opinions. Limited availability. Lots of freshness as well. Sweet and heavy Sherrynoten stand out powerfully from my glass. Vintage 1999 - Scotch Whisky - Glen Garioch Vintage 1999 56.3% ABV | Bottled: 2013 | Cask: Oloroso Sherry This Small Batch Release of Glen Garioch 1999 gains it rich and full-bodied Highland character from maturation in Oloroso Sherry Casks since 1999. Beautiful sherry filling, not overloaded, but coherent and set. Thereafter lots of natural herbs and spices with cinnamon especially, moccha, vanilla, anise, honey, nutmeg and pepper. Glen Garioch 15-year-old Sherry Cask Matu; Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve 1797 ; Glen Garioch 08-year-old A single malt wh; I really like it! Direct from the producer, in-stock and available for sale at the price shown. It offers loads of red fruits, rooibos tea, sweet juicy caramel and autumn leaves. Dry, dry and warm, the whisky stays on the palate for a long time and in the throat. Like Glen Garioch very much. I got the sample out of the blue. Strong chocolate, raisins, sour cherries in chocolate, again pastries and caramelized nuts. This is a beautiful expression, which youll definitely want to pick up on your wayhither and yon. It throws it off balance and distracts me too much. Whiskybase B.V.Zwaanshals 5303035 KS RotterdamThe NetherlandsKVK: 60207205VAT: NL853809112B01. Until recently, UK travel retail stores featured Glen Garioch single cask bottlings, and a more widely available Small Batch 1997 Vintage graced travel retail stores, before migrating into the general market, with a batch 12 from 2012 still around here and there. A very good sherry dram, which needs some time to breathe, but it does well without water. Lemons in the far background. Sure, it doesn't all have to be "Macallen" or "Glendronach", but the longer you sip "Minischlcke", the more peppery it gets in the mouth. Molasses, juicy dark fruits, furniture polish, slightly green notes, betel leaves, menthol, a nice juicy fruit cake. Did not taste it until after 20 minutes, the first nose from the bottle just opened was a bit strange. Medium long, fruity, leathery, oaky, very dry, Splendid stuff this is. It really is a beautiful whisky to drink, it can be sipped absent-mindedly or you can really dive into it, it works just as well for either. Pencil shavings, dusty book shelf. deliciously sweet and tart at the same time like some old school sherry whiskies. Definetaly a sherry bomb. Aroma: freshly baked and buttered pastries with sultanas, cinnamon and citrus fruits - sweet apricots and honey behind Taste: Rich in flavor with raisins, caramelized sugar and nutmeg flavored orange In addition, there are dark chocolate, some oak, and also the slight herbal notes come through. Great, intense but not too overloaded sherry malt. Candied oranges, raisins and baked apple. Sherry (oloroso with an earthy touch), sweet, rasins, plums, cherry, dark and red fruits (dark cherry), chocolate, leather, espresso. Not a beginners malt and not a typical sherr bomb, but a pretty good and interesting official bottling for a decent price. However, Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. Dark chocolate, dark fruits, leather, hints of bitter oak, nuts, espresso. Beautiful sherry malt. With a little water it opens up nicely. Intense sherry profile, dark chocolate and sweet dark fruits. Again the full range of the description above. On the nose this is quite GlenDronachish with that signature sherry influence. A 15-year old single malt whiskey from the Scottish Speyside distillery Glen Garioch - matured exclusively in former Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. This is a very nice, "heavier" style whisky that I would expect from Glen Garioch. The character is generally quite dry. I really do not like the finish. A good dose of nuts too with walnut, roasted coffee bean and pistacchio. The finish begins with bitter and bitter wood notes. Reviews on Cask and Hammer in Brea, CA - Cask & Hammer, The Iron Press, The Boulevard, Stout Bottle Shop, West 4th & Jane Slight burnt matches, not much alcohol burn on the nose, sweet icing sugar , salty, burnt rubber, elastic bands, really trying to get past the lit matches! BOA !! Bottled at cask strength, this release features 15 year spirit matured in sherry casks, and bottled without coloring or filtering. House whisky. Later I was appointed to the military bench. One of the very best sherry whiskies you can buy. For me personally a top whisky with a lot of buzz in the hut. These conditions apply to the use of this website of Whiskybase.com. Glen Garioch 15 Year Old (Old Style) available from Whisky Auctioneer online scotch whisky auctions. Very harmoniously put together. There the sulfur pops up (not really adding imo) and quite some bitter notes are added like dark chocolate, herbs, oak and tannins. In the background, a subtle note of sulfur drives its mischief. A beautiful sherry-ripened whisky, which despite the strong influence of the oak barrels has retained an independent character. The nose was dark with a blast of sulphur. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. Unfinished and not yet bottled. Light pepper. Does the fantastic glen garioch 15 YO sherry cask matured 53,7 is a cask strength whisky ? In the background there is a slight dryness, in the form of dried fruit. Some cinnamon with sugar, creamy buttery, a few Christmas spices, marzipan, caramel, custard, very tasty complex nose, very nutty in the second nose with cocoa, spicy on the palate, strength, butter, creamy, a few herbs, oak, sherry, roasted aromas, coffee, dark chocolate, very full. Drying with honey, some liquorice, stewed meat, gravy and pepper. My first Glen Garioch, unlike any Drams tried so far. Long. I like this! Add tasting tags by clicking the flavours you recognized in this whisky. Anne-Sophie's The Whisky Lady Nose: Aged, slightly musty sherry, honey, dates, plums, cherries, overripe pear, very sweet, marshmallows, chocolate. Finally, the sulfur comes through a bit, but not disturbing. Sherry stays longer. The whisky flows oily through the glass. Intense roasty aromas and pronounced nuttiness dominate the nose. Spices and a lasting fruit sweetness. Nutty wood. With some time in the glass, the colleague is much sweeter. Bottled at cask strength, this release features 15 year spirit matured in sherry casks, and bottled without coloring or filtering. Personally, it feels a lot like the sweet version of the rare print. Oranges, raisins, but rather dry and not sweet. Had this in a blind tasting. Just breathtakingly beautiful! Stone fruits. Very nice. Alcohol with almost 54% is hardly noticeable in the nose without water and is very nicely integrated. Glen Garioch Oloroso Sherry Cask - Travel Retail Exclusive (53.7% ABV, NCF, NC) Appearance: Copper, very slow legs suggesting a very viscous liquid. By accessing this website or by using the information on this website the user automatically accepts these Conditions. Man, it makes my mouth watery. Next Glen Garioch will probably be a sample first! Our spa menu includes massage, facials, body scrubs, manicures and pedicures. But that doesn't mean that the spiciness will decrease, on the contrary. Full, fruity, slightly leathery. Full, a little dusty. A slightly dirty sherry note comes out of the glass. A true old-school sherry whisky. Shouts dried fig. Polished wood, dates, dark chocolate, burnt citrus peels and a bit of cheese and dulce de leche, which I encounter more often in Glen Gariochs. This makes this type of whisky, unfortunately, something interchangeable, especially if, as here, so little of the Brennereicharakter remains. Loads of sherry. Cinnamon and cloves. The finish is long, pleasantly warm and creamy with plums and raisins. pleasantly sweet, dark berries, sparkling, chocolate, blood orange, Still great on site in the Bordershop: https://www.bordershop.com/dk/spiritus/whisky/skotland/glen-garioch-15-yo-sherry-cask-matured-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky -2087616, Lots of sweet flavours. Manage Cookies Accept & Continue. If you like a dirty sherry style, this is for you! Intense sherry, perfume, Oriental spices, nutmeg, roasted aromas, leathery, Sherry, Dark Dried Fruit, Heavy Sweetness, Leathery, Toasted, Old Library, Intensive, Oriental Spices, Chocolate, Long, sweet, covering, leathery, tart chocolate. The Whisky Sponge - Biting, sarcastic and hilarious Originally released as a travel retail exclusive in 2016, this bottling of the Glen Garioch 15 year old was fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Very dry. A little bitter orange is added. Juicy oranges. I barely notice alcohol. Behind it beautiful sherry flavors: raisins, dark chocolate, dark honey and nutmeg. In addition raisins. With the addition of a few drops of water, the malt is a little more harmonious and increasingly fruity, but without noticeable loss of power. Strong finish! Serge's Whisky Fun Good sherried whisky for a fair price. Great! Great whisky, mature, heavy on sherry, old school, Beautiful whisky, full bowl of oloroso Sherry with 15 years of aging on oloroso.. 53.7% unchilfiltered, and I think no dye, Hazelnut, raisins, dates, figs, dark red dried fruits such as plum, blackberry, and cinnamon, and freshly baked bread, Mouth covering sherry, very rich, dry sherry, nutty flavours, the dark fruit shows through, Chocolate and coffee, raisins and dates with butter cake, and laurel liquorice! ), faint salted caramel, some prunes, huge on dried figs, fig juice even, some leather, overall sweet and dry with a big body and some depth, but a little pungent and alcoholic as well. I'm getting Wet Tweed Coat ( This is really odd! ) Not a strong sweetness, but rather a fruit sweetness of dark, dried fruits such as plums or dates. Sherry, tart fruits - cherries or plums, forest honey, roasted nuts, pastries, dark but hardly bitter chocolate, spicy oak notes. Long . sweet, musty becomes stronger, malt, red fruit (forest berry), slightly oak, the alcohol stings something, later sulfur, earthy notes at the end, Together with the Arran18 I can only recommend this bottle. There are dark fruits on the bookshelf. Slightly peppery oak leaves the stage with a glass of plum compote. With water comes movement, it gets a little cooler, a hint of mint and vanilla/caramel aromas. Spicy, dry and at the same time slightly sweet sherry, dark candied fruit, raisins, dates, some oak and bitterness, alcohol perfectly round. The taste reminds me somehow of plum cake with yeast dough and Butterstreusel. Collateral dramage. Surprisingly, there is a bigger concentration of fruit on the palate with apple, blood orange, grapefruit, bramble, fig, apricot and sour cherry. Stored in bonded warehouse with duty and sales tax suspended. Sherried Glen Garioch always has this intense nuttiness on first nosing. The previously tried whiskys could not convince - 18.03.2017, Sherry flavors come through, red grapes, blueberries, dates, maple syrup, reminds me of Kir Royal, with water this whisky goes well and there are more dried fruits, sultanas, brioche, nutmeg, aromatic tobacco, freshly opened cigarette box, Sweet, silky, ginger, sugared oranges, honey sweetness, leather, slightly oily, spicy, little oak, Cherry-fruity, apricots, raisins, nutmeg, aromatic tobacco, caramel, slightly mossy / earthy. As of July 2017, I serve as Douglas Laings Israel brand ambassasdor. Candied oranges, liquorice, Christmas fruit compote, cinnamon, cloves, dried plums. With Christmas around the corner, here's this year's best Bordeaux in case you need to stock up. It smells like Christmas. Amazingly cautious at the beginning, a touch of sulfur passes by, but the sour, spicy, presumably European oak then becomes prominent. Reminds me of how amazing the old GlenDronach 15 used to be. Ansgar Speller's Whisky Loving Access to over 2.4 million ratings and reviews, More than 200.000 bottles available from retailers around the world, The most trusted source of factual bottle information available. For most of the 20th century it was self-sufficient, malting its own barley using peat from Pitsligo, giving it a unique smoky character. Average price-performance ratio. with strange taste behind the rich taste of sherry. Dirty sherry. fig juice, coffee, yeasty, sulphur, nutmeg, lots of roasted aromas, all things stout porter (beer), medium to long, faint wood bitterness lingers for quite a while. Also spent matchstick, gunpowder, cardboard and a weird limestoney note. Biscuit with a lot of butter receives the nose. Put together very harmoniously. Whiskybase uses external services to enhance the functionality of Whiskybase.com these external services are: - Google analytics for analytics- Mailchimp for sending our newsletters- Paypal, Multisafepay and Stripe for handeling Market paymentsYour personal data (collection, purchase price, tasting notes, reviews and checkins) are not shared with other companies and are securely stored in our database. Trained in the law, I was an international law attorney and took part in Israel's peace negotiations with the Palestinians, as well as representing my country at the UN for parts of the negotiations on the implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Does it really smell like oak? Tasting Notes This one isn't shy. Great stuff. As the world winds down towards Christmas, there is no slaowing up in the wine news arena. Cherry flavouring. Powerful he starts, the alcoholic sharpness is only briefly there, is immediately replaced by a delicious sweet Sherrynote. Gingerbread cookies under the Christmas tree. The old musty sherry is prominent and delightful. This block is only visible for Whiskybase members. Time for Whisky Medium to long, he holds in the finish what he promises. In the mouth then a strong sherrylastiger approach, oak and dark chocolate take over the scepter. With a little water and patience, however, it opens up. Gunpowder. See Sherry R Rhodes's age, phone number, house address, email address, social media accounts, public records, and check for criminal records on Spokeo. Very intense first nose; quite similar to Glendronach Allardice, but enormously strong. Great stuff, fair price. When not nosing, tasting, drinking and reading about malt whisky, I own one of Israel's premiere boutique coaching practices, specializing in small businesses and executive teams. Big dose of oak and spices. Sulfur, iodine, iron paired with sweet sherry, walnut, oak. A decent portion of spice and slight bitterness. One thing is now present: "He is special!". Dry, slightly oaky, slight hint of Oloroso but not so much. Very sweet. This cind of wisky is my cind love it deep dark flavers in a sherry, First I get and I love it is salty licorice, anis star black berris, you can feel oak spisyness in the nose, hint of oak spisyness in the back. 86. Please sign in or create a free account to . Blueberry, dried fig, mocha and a little broth. Very bold, impactful, and balanced at the same time. Standard delivery 1-2 weeks A more then splendid combination. Fell in love with this Glen Garioch 15 yrs straightaway. Later on really a lot of cigar tobacco remains in the mouth. Auction ending 03/01/2021 Glen Garioch 15 Year Old has been aged in oloroso sherry casks and has a sweet and fruity character. Chalky note initialy. I tend to find that heavily sherried whiskies can either be very sulphury/dirty or very fruity and this one actually had quite a nice combination of the two. Great stuff. The so discreet angekockelt is. Wonderful start; fat sherry notes; lots of dark fruit, plums, raisins (pickled); leather, wood again, hints of dark chocolate; sweet malt candy; Cinnamon; some fresh vanilla far away. Sweet, honey, brown sugar, oranges,nutmeg, spicy, raisins, dried plums. What can I say. Very nice nose, which is quite complex and demanding for a 15-year-old, In the taste immediately comes the dark-fruity Sherry, paired with lots of nuts and dark chocolate, Long finish, which continues the tastes beautifully. Very nice. The Whiskyphiles. Orange peel, leather, coffee, prunes and nuts (Oloroso?) Dark fruits, honey, oranges. Full burst of fruit sweetness, very syrupy, nice touch of oakiness. The alcohol is also noticeably there. Very intense with all sorts of dark fruits, especially dried plums. Glen Garioch is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Only with the second sip are the fruit aromas really activated again. Minimal sulfur score that does not bother. The dark sherry tones remain in the mouth until the end. A few drops of water make it much dryer. With each sip he gets better. Looks a bit older than 15. A very good price-enjoyment ratio even in early 2021! Undiluted: First and foremost, of course, and permanently massive sherry. Something I like quite a bit. Then some coffee, cumin, cloves and white pepper. A specialist, so to speak. I would definitely not pay more than 65-70 . Again the plums, now also raisins, oranges and ripe mirabelles, which I think of. Sichtbarkeit der Ergebnisse: Can easily compete with the established (and sometimes much more expensive) "Sherrystars". Leathery tobacco notes with matches. Well, this Glen Garioch is quite enjoyable, great sherry but a bit bitter and dry after all. Wine-Searcher's historical data and benchmark analysis provides trustworthy and valuable insights into likely market trends. With water even fruity in the mouth, rounder. If you like sherried whisky, this ones a no brainer. The alcohol is noticeable, but not too strong. Creamy on the tongue. Sherry all over the place. First impression with and without water sweet and strong, nutmeg, caramel, tobacco, a hint of orange and oak spicy. Buttered hot cross buns, which is pretty delicious. Review #33: Glen Garioch 15yo - Sherry Cask Matured. Nevertheless, I have my difficulties with the distillery character of Glen Garioch. The smell is that of a prototype of an intense sherry whisky, the sherry dominates very much. Lets dive in. Not being a big fan of either Bowmore or Auchentoshan, Im glad Glen Garioch gave me a distillery I can not only drink, but actually consider myself a fan of, in the Morrison Bowmore portfolio. But is not the quality of Glendronach. Its pretty much inevitable that this would be compared to the Aberlour Abunadh, the benchmark of the sherry bombs, and this one is not as complex, in my opinion, but is a bit more mellow and refined (and more expensive, but it does carry a nice age statement). classic Olorosso sherry cracker, very full and barrel-sized but incredibly delicious for me. Dry fruits but the flavor predominates somewhat. That really makes it interesting for me. Im partial to Glen Garioch, as you already know if you read my review of the 12 year old. Voluminous. Es glen garioch 15 sherry cask in Erscheinung treten unter ferner liefen fr jede Prager Serviettenkndel, welche in einem Leinentuch in Versen via Dampf sonst in Wasser gekocht Anfang. Without water intensely sherry, fruity and with dessert aromas. In the beginning quite sweet and nice and full, some dried fruits will come through again. What's not desirable is the abundance of spice, herbs and gunpowder-like sulfur.. A community driven website built by and for whisky enthusiasts. This sherry beauty was very interesting, a bravura piece. Im de french whisky lover . It's wonderful and complex, Beautiful dark flavours, dark rich honey, brown sugar, rich fruit cake, slight green notes. Fruity nose with notes of sherry and aromas of orange and peach. Taste and finish of this Glen Garioch cant keep up with the nose. Mouthwatering. Spicy and bitterness of the oak. Gingerbread under the Christmas tree. It feels like being in an oriental fairy tale at a bazaar on a spice stall. Fruit? Modern sherry profile, but quite independent due to this herbaceous base tone. Fine balanced sherry malt. Glen Garioch tasting of which this dram was part. Coffee and oak. Lets dive in. A heavily sherried expression that knows what it wants. Also a lot of chocolate. Intense sherry, roasted nuts, oranges, some wet wood, spicy notes, occasionally a slight sulfur note, which however disappears in the glass over time. A great 15-year-old drop, which in my opinion (if at all) tolerates very little water, Overripe strawberries, light sulfur, nut, furniture polish, roasted almonds, Chocolate, dark fruits, light sulfur. Sulfur notes are suddenly very present, tart wood flavors are again slightly fruity. Glen Garioch; Glen Grant; Glen Keith; Glen Moray; Glen Ord; Glen Scotia; Glen Spey . Lots of cinnamon again, lavender, pepper, malt, anise, walnut and pine. In my view, very successful. The link given will always point to cheapest selling price I found on the web. There is a thick layer of sherry on this one. Typical sherry notes, prunes, coffee, a bit mossy, autumn forest. Most sherry whisky lovers will like it. He cracks the magic threshold and earns 90 points !!! Whisky Science This is in contrast to the sharp strong start. With a Glen Ivy gift card, you're giving the gift of wellness and escape, relaxation and renewal. 7. The nose is getting better, the alcohol is barely there. This whisky definitely needs water to develop. Blind tasting: Even when pouring, intense sherry aromas lift out of the glass. At first a bit rough from the strong alcohol, and very intense. It starts with a touch of roasted aromas: toasted bread, intense roasted nuts, coffee and burnt caramel. !, Sweet oranges, plum mustard, butter scones, sweet, heavy sherry, Peppery and warming, creamy in the mouth, some alcohol is there, but then sherry, dark fruits and honey, leather, oranges, milk chocolate. Christmas stuffs. That's a distinctive nose. A rich and full bodied expression from Highland distillery Glen Garioch, this was matured for a full 15 years in casks that once held oloroso sherry. If I like the 12, this 15y is a really great sherry candidate. Affordable, leisure throughout from nosing , taste and finish . Immediately warming, toffee, and high-cocoa chocolate. I had a sample imported from the Whisky Festival 2016. Plums and really sweet dates. This sweet cherry with dark chocolate and a slightly "schnapps" note. You have the right to cancel your order at any time without being charged for the goods ordered within 14 days of purchasing (other than for perishable or personalised products or those products that have been specified as non-returnable). I've had a very similar experience with the Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve a couple of years ago and what shall I say, it's clearly their spirit and I'm not really a fan of this profile. In the mouth, the whisky is not quite so classic. Quite long and mouthwashing. Bitterness of the oak. The most bottles sold after the tasting was this one. I already like the palate more than the nose, it has a little more balance to it. Heavy on roasted and dark aromas with quite a bit of sulphur, surely not everybody's cup of tea concerning heavily sherried whiskies. This opens up some space for sweets like salted caramel, dark chocolate, tiramisu and marzipan. This is a good and decent sherry bomb. Orange marmalade, in a baking tanned barrel, without any bitterness. Required fields are marked *. That's the way it's supposed to be! There is a lot to discover in the glass, especially if you let him stand a little bit. Nevertheless, he is definitely worth a recommendation. The finish is very long and a wonderful end to this really beautiful and exciting single malt scotch. Rather faint. A great drop from the sherry barrel with many interesting facets. Nose: Lovely sherry nose with very fresh dark blackcurrant and dried fruit. Slightly nutty. A really successful bottling, which fits very well into my tasty prey scheme. 191 users have left 210 reviews Doesn't seem too heavy to me, somehow light, creamy aspects. Should I give a link purchase the reviewed whisky, it will be given free of any commercial interest. Long length. Incidentally, it tolerates water, so the intensity does not suffer. This websites is intended to serve general information purposes only. ' | tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in Romania. Wonderful sherry! The reproduction and publishing (of parts of) the content of this website for non personal and/or commercial use, in whatever form, or in whatever way, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. Im Geschmack zeichnet er sich aus durch Aromen von Sherry und sen pfeln, im Mund ist er pur anfangs s und dann krftig pfeffrig. While we endeavour to provide full and accurate information on our website, there may be occasions where producers have updated their recipe or failed to provide full details of their ingredients and processes. A single malt like New Year's Eve: strawberry poles - alcohol - gunpowder; if that is not Christmas a cool part! 8. With this whisky, the sherry aroma leaves room for other notes. The color in the Premium Sniffer is copper gold. In the taste, the fruity notes are suppressed by spicy and tart wood notes. i bought this bottle for 55 Euros and i think it's a steal for this quality of Oloroso matured 15yo whisky these days. Vanilla ice cream with some mint and strawberries. A really Black Sheep of a 'Sherry Bomb'. Chocolate, sherry, very warm, citrusy prickly, until the over-ripened (maybe to slightly rotten) fruit. Quite punchy on its full strength but getting milder with water. (87 b), Hmmm Raisins, chocolate, cinnamon. Ginger. needs some time Then a nice rich sherry profile comes to light. Pastries. The fruits are palpable, but come out in a clear and defined way only after a few minutes in the glass: dried dates, plums and apricots. Nose: intense heavy fruit aromas of cherries and plums with a fresh fiery acidity, bitter roasted aromas - such as slightly burnt on, vanilla sweetness, cinnamon and gingerbread spices, sour cucumber water, bouillon cubes, well integrated spicy oak notes, fragrant woody red wine notes, dark fruits again, vanilla, sherry, dryness, Sherry, dark fruits, plums, raisins, chocolate, caramel, pepper, oak, Sherry, dark fruits, chocolate, nice spice, pepper, oak spice. strong and full, sweet and fruity, oily, slightly peppery, again sherry, coffee, chocolate and oak. There is a lot of dry sherry in it, which almost goes into vegetable notes, towards celery. Spicyness, nutmeg, walnuts. 6. Just opened a bottle of their 15 yr Sherry Cask. Good whisky. tax Offer type Retail Producer Auction By Request In Bond Pre Arrival En Primeur/Futures Reset all A few drops of water bring out more spice, Palate: Thick and full bodied, On the palate you get dried fruit and sharp cinnamon with some dry and sweet notes on the tongue. He is too sharp for me. The remains long in the mouth, yummy! The finish is very dry, and remains with you for a long time, keeping the insides of your cheeks slightly tart. Some dryness will follow. Whiskybase B.V. is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the use of this website or resulting from or related to the use of information presented on or made available through this website or damages resulting from the non-availability of this website. PLV: 9/10. Wow, a great interplay of fruity-sweet and spicy aromas. Candy fruits. Glen Garioch 15 Year Old has been aged in oloroso sherry casks and has a sweet and fruity character. Again a few off-notes that aren't doing this whisky any good. The earthy notes of the nose return: mushrooms, sesame seeds and just not too much sulfur. The nose is very well represented here. After some time, wood spices come through. I'll say it this way, it's not easy. The alcohol pushes you neatly the herbal aromas in the gush. Sticky-sweet. Appetizing fruit (dark), boiled down; Plums; Raisins; very nice notes of sherry; something leathery; dark tobacco leaves; very light cinnamon; Oak; Dark chocolate; Butter toast. Sweet, hard. Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V. and is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the non timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V.. 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Long, intense finish, which is not less intensive even with some water. starts yeasty and a bit sulphury, then raisins, currants, dark malt, malt loaf, burnt bread, toasted oak chips, becomes vinous as well after a moment, walnut wine, some black coffee, some dark chocolate, after a few minutes Bayrisch Blockmalz galore. Malt whisky / whiskey is usually made from barley, which has a particularly affinity with the malting process, and was also the most easily available grain during the development of the Rate Glen Garioch Sherry Cask Matured 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch Sherry Cask Matured 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Highlands, Scotland. Nose: Lovely sherry nose with very fresh dark blackcurrantand dried fruit. Nice "old style" sherry whisky with a great price-performance ratio. More shipping infoShipping info, This product does not have any critic scores. Chocolate with a very high cocoa content, dark caramel and always a delicate fruitiness. Maybe cornelian cherries. An intense, delicious sherry whisky. Very complex, Very long finish, where the tastes are beautiful, For a 15-year-old a very complex whisky without false tones. There are some contest on the balance, but it's a really good stuff. If I had blindly maybe even a little older than 15 years estimated, because of the mirabelle plums, which I somehow always have with older sherry maturations. Glen Garioch - 15 Year Old (Sherry Cask Matured) features in the online whisky auctions from Whisky Hammer. With a few drops of water, the scent of raisins comes out to the aromas in the nose. Well done. The Scotch Hobbyist Somewhere I read that he remembers Glendronach but not quite as the sherry strikes in the face and I can sign. Medium to long, it keeps what it promises in the finish. Amazing dram. Sandwich with honey and cinnamon. Ginger. With water (2 teaspoons) slightly milder in the nose. Wild berries, plums and raisins are again present and mix with dark chocolate, spicy oak and Christmas spices. - long! This is a very tasty malt. Quite a good whisky for this price. No advertisements promoting specific brands will be accepted. The taste he settled on the bitter - bitter side. Bottled and stored with producer, excludes shipping and tariffs. Pleasantly oily and powerful start. Very tasty and tasty, even undiluted drinkable, but water and time brings more complexity. The leather and the sweet, angekockelte pipe tobacco are then immediately at the start. In the finish, sweet, sour and bitter notes alternate constantly. A strong whiff of caramel and demerara sugar. The matches from the nose go here in the direction of the tobacco pouch on the leather saddle. Finish:Medium/Long length. These references and hyperlinks are included for information purposes only and are selected by Whiskybase B.V. in good faith. Really cool! The alcohol is not perfectly integrated. Raisins, plums, gingerbread dough, tart notes of sherry. A bit nutty. Nutmeg and cinnamon. With water even more Morlach. Yes, there are 87 points for that. The use of hyperlinks to (any page of) the website of Whiskybase B.V. is only allowed with prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. Whiskybase B.V. will not allow any hyperlink to (any page of) her website if the content, image or reputation of the host website is irreconcilable with the name, reputation, services or products of Whiskybase B.V. or the content of this website, in the opinion of Whiskybase B.V. Whiskybase B.V. respects the privacy of all users of this website and ensures that personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. by email and/or by contact form, will be treated confidentially and in conformity with the Dutch Privacy Law (Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens). For most of the 20th century it was self-sufficient, malting its own barley using peat from Pitsligo, giving it a unique smoky character. 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There is leather and tobacco but most of all: this is decent stuff. This one walks the line between good and evil while still coming out on the good side. The amount of spice and cinnamon is just too damn high and the gunpowder note doesn't excite me as well (Glenfarclas 15 still haunts me). I tend to like this more without water. The Highlands is by far, the largest whisky-producing region of Scotland in terms of area. Malt and Oak is an independent whisky blog, offering my own views, opinions and news from the world of malt whisky. Deep, rich fruit notes abound and the palate was likewise thick and wonderful. Any disputes arising out of the entrance or use of this website and/or the use of information derived from this website shall exclusively be submitted to and finally be resolved by the competent court in Utrecht, the Netherlands. A hint of heather honey, with a touch of clove and wood dryness. The information provided on this website is not intended as an advice in any way. The nose opens with dark berries and dried fruits, followed by sweet vanilla notes and a slight tartness. Strong, very spicy start. In summary: A Christmas poem. Linger: Dried fruit and a slight tartness,the front of the mouth remains sweet while the back is awash with gentle wood spices. More shipping info Go to shop $ 120.85 $ 172.63 / 1000ml inc. 20% sales tax 700ml Glen Garioch 15yo Sherry Cask Secli Weinwelt Switzerland: St. Gallen Shipping only available within Switzerland or Liechtenstein document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Glen Garioch 15 Sherry Cask Matured (Travel Retail) 53.7% Whisky Review. Personally, I find it even better with a little water (2 teaspoons). Whiskybase is founded in 2007 with the goal to create the biggest resource of whisky information in the world. This gives quite some thick red fruit notes and some condensed fruit juices. The information on this website is composed and maintained with continuous care and attention by Whiskybase B.V.. Caramel, no alcohol roughness, Crystallised oranges you find in fruit and nut mix, warming, dark bitter chocolate ( 70% Style!) Cherry, plum and mostly complex fruit notes. The only criticism is the not perfectly integrated alcohol and a little too much dryness in the mouth. Any sample received over 30 ml in volume is shared with fellow whisky bloggers. The pleasant fruit sweetness of the raisins is persistent. Dramlicious Leaves a warm feeling in the mouth and throat. Some nice Pu Er tea, and heavy wood tannin you would find in those Malbecs from Argentina. All RightsReserved. In addition, black tea and associations with sparklers. Bottled at cask strength, this release features 15 year spirit matured in sherry casks, and bottled without coloring or filtering. Also that chalky note. A deliciously fruity sherry whisky. That could actually be nutmeg. Tart, intense herbs. Dried red chillies. Long chocolate, fruit cake finish . Dark fruits, fresh buttered rolls, burnt toast, french toast, nutmeg, cinamon, honey, brown sugar, dried apricots and plums, raisins, sultanas, oranges. clear sherry, oranges and lemons, then gingerbread and a bit musty, fresh and ripe aromas in the change, with time turns out more ripe, leather sofa, marzipan, later cocoa, cappuccino, dry, spicy, Mon-Cheri cherries, wooden slats, fir branches, Again the sherry comes through, mostly spicy, intense and medium long, Raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted bread, lovage? Again sweet and clearly fruity in taste than the nose. A rich, big and full-bodied dram with an exceptional sherry-derived, Rich and bold with a big sherry nose. with add water. A very nice sherried dram. He starts immediately with a deep dark spice, old leather, heavy sweet pipe tobacco, juicy dried plums, raisins, vanilla, strong oak notes, brown cane sugar, cinnamon, cloves, despite cask strength little alcohol, Here you can feel the cask strength already clearer, the alcohol comes with a sharp start and pushes sweet spicy ripe fruit and red berries in front of it, along with a few floral notes and again pipe tobacco, salivation, dried fruit, strong tannins from the European oak after and after the salivation. I dont know a lot about cigars so its quite a world to explore but well worth it. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. Here and there, fruity elements flash through the oak tones. House Whisky. A great depth, looks older than 15 years. Some aromatic spices with a bit of pepper, but also strong / intensely spicy notes such as cloves and cardamom. Full body, pretty much pepper, prunes, pure chocolate, coffee again. Prunes, dark fruits, cold black coffee. Review #33: Glen Garioch 15yo - Sherry Cask Matured. Really enjoyed the play between the spiciness of cigar with the intens red fruitiness of Glen Garioch. The Whisky Corner I think this is my new OB sherry bomb on the market you can actually buy. May be some leather. Lingering Spice of Chilli Peppers. Forest fruits, figs, dates, chocolate, syrup, fudge and cherries. My first taste was iffy but time and some water caught my interest. The pronounced strawberry jam of the nose recedes into the background; Dominant spicy, old wood and especially sulfur in different variants, strawberry jam; Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de. He's too special for me for more points. This is quite a nice sherry bomb. Wow! . Glen Garioch 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl / 53.7% (1 Review) In Stock Web Exclusive Price 99.95 83.29 ex VAT (142.79 per litre) Add to Basket Multibuy Deal x 6 569.72 Save 29.99 Add to Basket Estimated Delivery Express delivery (Choose a day) From 6.95 Standard delivery (4-7 Working Days) Otherwise a very fine malt. Diluted to approx. Users have rated this product 3 out of 5 stars. One of the few standards under 18 years that can really inspire me. Registered Office: Elixir House, Whitby Avenue, Park Royal, London NW10 7SF,UK. We deliver to countries all over the world! GA: Atlanta, Glen Garioch 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky , 700ML , Scotland , 700 mL, 53.7% ABV. It was an awful lot of money for something that I have no how it left the distillery. Orange flavoured chocolate. The alcohol pushes on the whole and provides a full and powerful mouthfeel. Personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. via the website of Whiskybase B.V. or by email, shall be used solely for the purpose for which the personal data is provided to Whiskybase B.V., for instance the reaction to requests for information. Water softens the whole thing and is more pleasant to drink. Whisky&cigar is something that Im exploring once in a while and start to appreciate more and more. You just have to be in the mood for it. Not a sherry bomb, but very close. Shirley, chocolate, sweet, crushed dates. fruity and spicy, cherries and dark fruits, distinct sweetness. Leather, cocoa, pepper, sulfur and powerful syrupy sherry. Complex, intense nose: raisins, figs and dried plums, Raisins, plums, grapes, oranges, nutmeg, full-bodied, voluminous. One has to contend with the promise of dessert flavors on the nose and while the whisky is in fact sweet, it also has tart components and hearty, zesty flavours. Remarkable finish with lot's of cigar tobacco. (please note that this will change your default currency to EUR () you can amend this by clicking the country flag). Dark chocolate, espresso. A great full taste undiluted in the mouth. Oliver Klimek's Dramming In-stock and available for sale at the price shown. 2. Load of red fruits, wood spice, dried grapes. Medium to long, slowly more and more drying, toasted malt, nuts, coffee, prunes, cocoa, sherry, sherry, raisins, prunes, brown sugar, honey, cherries, cocoa, coffee, pepper, cinnamon, bitter, grapefruit, cocoa, sherry, chocolate, oak, vanilla, spices, cloves, grapefruit, cardboard, Pleasant whisky, nice on the nose with typical sherry notes + hint of sulfur. Typical nice sherry cask whisky. The wort remains undiluted, but less strong than expected. What a sherry bomb! Only now, does the "sweeter" side spread. The fruit aromas of the dark plums are also present in the finish. Big sherry, plum jam, raisin, gingerbread. Again, the bitter herbs, which are then replaced by oily sweetness. Plum wrapped in bacon, sulphurous raisins - interesting. But at the same time also mirabelle and orange. A nice bitter chocolate and espresso note lingers in the finish. I like it very much. A little sulfur is to taste, but that does not bother. Mahlzeit und herzlich willkommen zur Whiskyllerie. Distillery: Glen Garioch Bottling Serie: Sherry Cask Matured Stated Age: 15 Years Old Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Casks Strength: 53.7% Vol. Milk chocolate, a condensedsweetness like Eastern European Powidel(prune jam), a slight sherry tartness and loads of sultana raisins. BM-DD1 . Your email address will not be published. This bottling was originally created for travel retail. Conventional wisdom is that often the first few drams of a bottle are not indicative of a whisky, because most whiskies improve with some oxidisation. Glen Garioch 20119 Year Old Single Cask Nation, Glen Garioch 196836 Year Old Douglas Laing. Long and rewarding. But by no means looks weak. Long, rich and lovely. In the sense of not easy drinking, nothing for every day, as others have already written, I agree. heavy charred wood, sweet sherry, dried fruits, plums, wood bark, tannins, (opens up nicely after breathing), sweet and juicy fruits, milk chocolate, light mint, soy sauce umami, wood, waxy fruits, flat texture, oloroso sherry, bacon, short, woodsy, grass, sweet waxy fruits, bitter, tannins, tree bark, salty cardboard sweetness at the back followed by salty oloroso and cinnamon. Clear notes of cedar, which almost remind of a delicate wood smoke make it clear: Here was European oak wood at work. 225 Sauterness Finish Fr 12 Monate wurde dieser Tullibardine in Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes Casks gefinished . On the tongue, the Glen Garioch is extremely oily and does not hide his 53.7%. Long finish with a lot of bitter sherry feeling on the palate. With a little water, a surprisingly longer, warming finish that lingers very pleasantly. Its really good so far, but the dirty tone of the tobacco/sulphur note distracts me and its not really to my liking. Here the cask strength can be clearly felt, tolerates water without needing it. A warm and invitingclassically sherried nosesultanas, Christmas cake, dried fruit, cinammon, nutmegbutthis is slightly marred by a slight sharp hint of sulphite.With water damp oak appears along with some eucalyptus or camphor. For 60 (discounted) a true BFYB. Overall, rather on the dry side. Germany would you like to set this as your default country of delivery? A reminder of plum, orange, chocolate and leather. If I'm not mistaken, this is my first Glen Garioch, which I find quite exciting. More bitterness appears. Sweet and nutty. Over time it becomes thicker, sweeter, the fine acidity of the sherry still attracts attention, currants, nice and fruity, not sticky sweet, I like that a lot, you don't find it so often anymore. A heavy sherry influence with sultana's, dates, blueberries and cherries, also a little mint and a clear sulfur note, manifesting itself as a spicy (salty) meatiness with a whiff of spent matches. I can't help to get some sulfur, too. A very intense Sherrynae with spicy but still subtle oak. Dense nose. In the rather long and warm finish mainly a nice spicy malt sweetness, pickled raisins and still sweet tobacco hang - I have the feeling, myself to have smoked a fresh pipe. 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