Single Cask Nation Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Single Cask Nation is an independent bottler known for releasing limited, cask-driven whiskies with minimal intervention. This 12-year-old Glen Garioch was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2025 at 58.9% ABV, with a finishing period of over three years in an Oloroso sherry hogshead and a total outturn of just 271 bottles. Glen Garioch itself is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, founded in 1797 in the Highlands, known for producing robust, slightly old-school malts with a balance of fruit, malt, and subtle earthiness.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Subtle red fruit and light sherry influence, with notes of cinnamon, spice, and a slightly restrained aromatic profile.

Palate: Bold and unconventional, with herbal, green notes, blood orange, and a youthful, slightly solvent edge layered over sherry and spice.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering spice, citrus, and a dry, slightly resinous character.