Lovely first fill bourbon cask whisky. Leave for 5 minutes in the glass and/or add a drop of water as its a bit young, hot and spirity on first pour - some creamy vanilla fudge notes develop with a drop of water and more apricot and peach fruit notes develop over time in the glass. Too much water and it goes a bit spicy and oaky. Fun whisky to play with as it is a bit volatile and changes with time in the glass and with water. Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery) is the most easterly and one of the oldest of all Scottish Distilleries. This is a seriously under-appreciated Highland Malt and its production is small so there is not much available.
In classic Australian style, this whisky has absolutely rippled flavour out of its cask. However, while I was expecting spiky youth in the spirit and the abv, it drinks with a maturity and ease that belies these facts. I have since bought two bottles. Absolutely delicious and as good, if not better, than it’s Scotch peers