Glen Garioch/Intravagan'za NAS 50% Michel Couvreur

Another spirit from Glen Garioch thats rested in caves in cognac country. This one holds 50% abv and is said to be both cask strength and matured for 3 years. I can't confirm any of that at this point, but since its been maturing in a dry and cold cave I find 50%abv as a weird CS at such a young age. The color on this is light bronze. It smells leather, honey, dry licorice, hay, clover, boiled grits, stilton, cinnamon, I recognize the sherry influence but also a clear Glen Garioch character. Oh yeah, didn't mention this came from a sherry hogshead, did I? The taste is sweet, peppery, marzipan, chillies, honey,  sweet sherry, tannins, dry red wine, peat, black pepper, grits again, bittersweet. Impressive! The finish is long and peppery with dry licorice and dry spices.

A great alternative to maturing in Scotland, fab spirit: 7



Next tasting: Glenkinchie Distillery