Corinium Whisky
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Glen Garioch 12 year old / 12 years / 48% / ~£40
Nose - Definite sweetness there, with a delicate fruitiness (ripe apples & pears)
Palate - More sweetness initially, quite satisfying with a taste not too dissimilar to baked bananas with cream
Finish - Quite a dry ‘woody’ finish which I wasn’t expecting, but it’s very pleasant.
Notes - Aged in bourbon & sherry casks
Glen Garioch Founders Reserve / NAS / 48% / ~£32
Nose - Marzipan with a spicy kick! Waves of sweetness but with red chili in the background and a slight hint of cloves.
Palate - Vanilla and coconut milk give way to quite a zesty finish. A touch of water does soften the whisky and give it a sweeter, butterscotch like quality.
Finish - Generally spicier and richer than the first in my opinion
Notes - Aged in bourbon & sherry casks
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Glen Garioch The Renaissance - Chapter 1 / 15 Years / 51.9% / ~£74
Nose - Initial ‘oiliness’, like melted butter, which gives way to a rich, deep scent of dark chocolate, raisins and a hint of something that’s almost like brandy?
Palate - Very smooth for a cask strength whisky. The same fruity richness from the nose is evident in the taste… like a warm, spiced fruit cake served with a caramel sauce. There are also hints of apricot and peach.
Finish - The finish is long and ‘thick’… very satisfying! I didn’t feel that adding water did anything for this whisky and much preferred it neat.
Notes - Aged in bourbon & sherry casks. The initial release in a four-part series, the first chapter of the Rennaissance has been bottled at 15 years of age. There will be further releases annually to chart the progress of the distillery's spirit as it ages.
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