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Glen Garioch releases first wine cask bottling
Highland single malt whisky brand Glen Garioch has released its first expression to be fully matured in wine casks.
Glen Garioch has released its first whisky aged solely in wine barrels
The limited edition, of which just 5,400 bottles will be available globally, has been aged for 15 years in French Bordeaux wine barrels from the Saint-Julien region.
“Distilled entirely on 23 June 1998, this Glen Garioch was fully matured for over 15 years in the finest Bordeaux barriques,” said Rachel Barrie, master blender at brand owner Morrison Bowmore.
“Firm in structure, with a full, rounded body and complex spiced-fruit taste, Glen Garioch 1998 Wine Matured has married the sweetness of Bordeaux with the wholesome maltiness of the Garioch spirit – the Auld Alliance at its very best.”
The bottling is described as having a “rich, fruity and spicy character” that is emphasised by its “unusual maturation”.
Bottled at 48% abv, Glen Garioch 1998 Wine Matured is available from this month at an RRP of around £100.