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Whisky Glen Garioch 2013 10Y Highland 70cl - Astuccio - Premier Barrel - Douglas Laing 2013
Douglas LaingWhisky 70 cl 60.0% vol Notes of dried fruit, honey, sweet spices
$106.30−24%($151.86/ℓ)
Recommended price: $139.88
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Douglas Laing
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 60.0%
- Aging
- 10 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of dried fruit, honey, sweet spices
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- Ex-bourbon oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Distillation in copper stills
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Not cold filtered
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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This Glen Garioch 2013, bottled at ten years by Douglas Laing in the Premier Barrel series, shows a gentle, measured profile, typical of the Highlands but with a personal signature. On the nose there are cereal notes, toasted bread and a hint of ripe apple, supported by a light sweet spice that doesn't overpower; the impression is warm but restrained, with a soft texture that invites a sip. The case presents it with care, also suitable as a gift for those who appreciate independent bottlings with an honest character.
On the palate it proves balanced: silky, medium-bodied, with a pleasant sweetness of honey and biscuits that intertwines with a fresh fruity acidity; the tannin from aging is gentle, more supportive than dominant. The finish is clean and of medium length, leaving a slight salinity that cleanses the palate. It drinks well neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas; pairs with delicate cured meats, medium-aged cheeses or simple moments of contemplation.
On the palate it proves balanced: silky, medium-bodied, with a pleasant sweetness of honey and biscuits that intertwines with a fresh fruity acidity; the tannin from aging is gentle, more supportive than dominant. The finish is clean and of medium length, leaving a slight salinity that cleanses the palate. It drinks well neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas; pairs with delicate cured meats, medium-aged cheeses or simple moments of contemplation.