The Glen Garioch (pron: Geery) distillery is nestled in the Aberdeenshire village of Oldmeldrum. Tucked away down Distillery Road (where else), the distillery was renovated and reopened in 1997. It'll take about half an hour to drive to from Aberdeen but it is well worth the trip. Out of all the distilleries I have been to this is where I received the biggest welcome. The staff were brilliant and no where else has ever let me taste so many bottlings as well as malts from other distilleries. Even some of the Islay malts that were stored in their warehouse (including the teensiest drop of some sublime Port Ellen) were brought out.
Apart from the 21 year old (which is pushing over £60) the 15 is my favourite of the Garioch stable. Everyone went crazy for the 10 year old release and you'll be lucky to get a bottle these days, but I definitely prefer the smoother and richer 15. It's a lovely honey colour with a malty, floral nose. The taste is sweet and butterscotch like with a pleasant, smooth, woody finish.
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SeasideMan
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I like the sound of the 15. I love Malt Whiskeys, but I can neither afford good ones, nor find them where I live in rural Wales.
Tom.