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Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 27 Years Old 1998 'Thompson Bros' 52.5% 700ml

Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 27 Years Old 1998 'Thompson Bros' 52.5% 700ml
Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 27 Years Old 1998 'Thompson Bros' 52.5% 700ml
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Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 27 Years Old 1998 'Thompson Bros' 52.5% 700ml

SKU: GGSM199810 UCAU
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Bottled Exclusively for Australia by Thompson Bros.

Only 597 bottles from the cask

It's a rare chance to taste a long-aged Glen Garioch shaped by a lighter style of sherry.

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Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky 27 Years Old 1998 'Thompson Bros' 52.5% 700ml

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Tasting Notes

Selected exclusively for Australia by Thompson Bros, a world renowned bottler of single cask Scotch Whisky, this 1998 Glen Garioch Single Malt stands at a mighty 27 Years Old, and offers a rare and exquisite journey into the heart of traditional Scottish whisky craftsmanship. Matured for nearly three decades in a first-fill sherry butt, this expression showcases the perfect harmony between rich, fruity sherry influence and the distinctive Glen Garioch character known for its elegant, lighter style.

With an alcohol volume of 52.5% and limited to just 597 bottles, this vintage release from 1998 captures a unique moment in whisky aging. The extended maturation period allows complex layers of dried fruits, subtle oak spices, and delicate nutty undertones to develop, creating a well-rounded dram that is both refined and deeply satisfying.

Glen Garioch distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest, situated in the Highland region, renowned for producing single malts with a gentle balance of malt sweetness and sherry cask richness. This expression particularly stands out because of its sherry cask maturation, which imparts a nuanced, mellow character distinct from heavier styles, making it a treasured bottle for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

This whisky embodies the heritage and expertise of the Thompson Brothers, whose selection of the cask has ensured an exceptional depth of flavor. Expect notes of ripe plum, dark chocolate, and a touch of orange zest, enhanced by subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The finish is long, warm, and inviting, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and complexity.

For those seeking a premium, aged single malt Scotch whisky with a story and a distinguished profile, Glen Garioch 27 Years Old offers a rare opportunity to experience the silky smoothness and intricate flavors shaped by a lighter style of sherry wood influence. This limited release is perfect for savoring neat or with a splash of water to unlock its full aromatic potential.

Distillation & Provenance

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Distillation

This Thompson Brothers single cask expression was distilled at Glen Garioch in 1998 and matured for twenty-seven years at the Oldmeldrum distillery in Aberdeenshire. Glen Garioch is known for its use of traditional worm tub condensers, which produce a heavier, more textured new-make spirit than shell-and-tube condensers, contributing to the characteristic body and complexity of the distillery's whiskies. After 27 years of maturation, the cask selected by the Thompson Brothers reveals deep fruit, honey, dried fig, and spice. Bottled at cask strength — 52.5% ABV — without chill-filtration or added colour.

Provenance

Glen Garioch Distillery is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries, established in 1797 in the village of Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. It is now owned by Morrison Bowmore Distillers (Beam Suntory). The distillery is known for producing full-bodied, sweet, and slightly spicy Highland single malt with a distinctive earthy and fruit-driven character. This 27-year-old 1998 expression was selected and bottled by Thompson Brothers, the Dornoch-based independent bottlers founded by Phil and Simon Thompson, who source single casks from Scotland's distilleries and bottle them at natural cask strength without chill-filtration or artificial colour.

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