2014 Claxton's Exploration Series Glen Garioch 9 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

We're up to the ninth release in the Exploration Series. Closed in 1968, re-opened by the Morrisons (Bowmore et al) then purchased by Beam Suntory in 1994, nowadays Glen Garioch makes largely unpeated malt from short ferments, giving a deep cereal and spice note to the distillate. The new owners have great confidence in the quality of output, with all of its production dedicated to single malt rather than blends. This special selection from Claxton's was drawn from a Tawny Port barrique at 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Rich plums, raisins, icing. Danish pastry. Palate: Rich and fruity. Lots of raisins in syrup. Strudel. Finish: Sweet and warming. Long aftertaste of raisins.