The Glen Garioch 12 Years Old gains its distinctive Highland character from maturation in two wood groups: American Bourbon, and Spanish Sherry casks. Each stage of the marriage adds distinct characteristics to the final single malt. Bourbon to soften and Sherry to add depth of flavour – fresh heather, poached pears and just a hint of oak.

Nose - Heathery floral notes are balanced with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley.

Palate - Crème brulee and sweet ripe banana at first then comes a light oakiness with pear fruitiness.

Awards and Press Quotes:

Silver Medal - 2011 San Francisco Spirits Challenge.

Finalist, and Extraordinary Ultimate Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

"Honest, faithful and fairly close to the distillate. I like quite a lot." - Serge Valentin, whiskyfun.com.

"Superb - wow the whole grain intensity is wide and deep in the opening sniffs after the pour." - F. Paul Pacult, The Spirits Journal.

****1/2- Four and a half stars, Simon Difford/Class Magazine.

WINNER - Single Malt World Cup - www.whiskyspot.com

Largest selling single bottle at Whisky Live London 2011, "Whisky of the Show".