I think these two are from about the same time as the only difference in the labels are the age statement and color. And the fill levels are excactly the same. In january this year I visited Glen Garioch, and it proved to be a very informative tour and because we were only two people, we were allowed to sample some really good single casks at the end of the tour. Smiling, charming and informative employees, as well as centrally located in the small village of Old Meldrum. Not much to do, but be sure you visit the local farmer and there's also the possibility of a lunch bargain at the local community house diner. About 1 hour with the coach from Aberdeen.
Glen Garioch 12yo 40% OB
Smells dusty, old brick wall, polluted air, like in some of the poorer areas of London, Rose, down south, so on. A certain charm it has. This one seems to be peated, and I know they used to peat their barley back in the days at Glen Garioch. Floral notes, rustic, brushed steel and peat. A small drop of water opens up more peat and some dry licorice. The aftertaste is all on peat and peppery notes.
An interesting Glen Garioch, very different from the recent batches released: 4.5
Glen Garioch NAS 1984-? 55% OB
I don't know if this is bottled as cask strength, as the label says nothing of such, but at least it can't be far from. Light golden color, smells Smells herbal, peaty, candles, sweet radishes. The taste is very peaty, it overpowers the other flavors, if there were any to be found in the first place. Needs water. Now it becomes much lighter, aniseed, oily, perfumy and cherry, before it turns extremely peaty again.
A Highland peat monster: 3
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