Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a non-chill-filtered Highland single malt, matured 12 years in a classic marriage of bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 48% ABV in a 750mL bottle. From one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, it pours honeyed and creamy — poached pears, crème brûlée, and sweet malted barley. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 48% (96 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years — bourbon and sherry cask marriage, non-chill-filtered
- Origin: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland — Highland single malt (Beam Suntory)
- Accolades: Double Gold 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Gold 2017 IWSC; Gold 2018 Asian Spirits Masters
The Renaissance Malt
Glen Garioch (pronounced "Glen Geery") traces its roots to 1797, making it one of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. The 12 Year Old in its current form dates to the distillery's 2010 "renaissance" relaunch — bottled at a full 48% ABV, non-chill-filtered, in bourbon and sherry wood. It is the house style at its most classic: Highland fruit and honey with real depth from the higher bottling strength.
Tasting Notes
Official distillery notes: the nose shows "the colour of sharp honey," with heathery floral notes balanced by poached pears and sweet malted barley. The palate opens with crème brûlée and sweet ripe banana, then light oakiness with pear fruitiness, leading to a long, smooth, creamy, fragrant finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn or with a few drops of water, which opens the pear and honey. At 48% ABV it also takes a large cube well. Pair with aged cheddar or dark chocolate, or pour it after dinner as a digestif-style Highland single malt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Garioch 12 chill-filtered?
No — the current bottling is non-chill-filtered at 48% ABV, which keeps its full creamy texture.
What casks is Glen Garioch 12 aged in?
A marriage of bourbon and sherry casks, per the distillery.
How do you pronounce Glen Garioch?
"Glen Geery" — the name comes from the Garioch valley in Aberdeenshire.
Where is Glen Garioch distillery?
Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, in the Scottish Highlands; the distillery dates to 1797.
For more from this Highland distillery, browse Glen Garioch, and for the wider category see our Scotch whisky selection. Order Glen Garioch 12 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.