Glen Garioch 12 Year Old 2012 Finn Thomson 60.2

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old 2012 Finn Thomson 60.2Glen Garioch 12 Year Old 2012 Finn Thomson 59. 3% 70cl A delightfully inventive release from independent bottler Finn Thomson that celebrates the fruitier side of Highland maker Glen Garioch. Its been aged for 12 years and finished in a Tokaji cask! Usually known for its more savoury character, the 12 month finish has imparted a whole haul of tropical fruit notes to the distillerys signature meatiness. Its a real treat and just 234 bottles have been

some soft spice and crispy wafers

Crafted from grapes grown in the Finn Bois region

the coffee notes on the nose arrive in the mid palate

Ardmore 25 Year Old Thompson Bros 48

oak and spice

they are really brothers

hints of dried apricots and warming notes into a nicely balanced finish

and sweet pastry notes with soft spices and vanilla

honey and marmalade

and great value at £87

citrus with a smattering of mint on the palate

Nose: The taste remains superbly rich and soft very much akin to what we know and love today