Advent Calendar 5/24. Interestingly, having tried this I now “get” the Virgin Oak. Once the dust has settled from this advent calendar rollercoaster, expect a re-review. And the Milroys GG – jesus. Suddenly I’m a Glen Garioch fan. A keystone dram then, and thank you Masters of Malt for the advent education, just on schedule. As my English teacher once commented after the first two blockbuster pages of a story I wrote when I was 15 – “Nice start, but can you keep it up?”
Glen Garioch 12 year old, 48% A+
Nose – Initially fruity, with a toasted, malted, chocolate backing. And a musty note – buttered toast and is it baby’s head or is that just what it smells like round here? Really intriguing, sweet malty character. Touch of caramelised apple. Lovely.
Body – Smooth, smooth malt. Deep, brown sweetness, rich malted wood and loads of milk chocolate. A blip of structural wood and then…
Finish – Medium/long finish, rich, sweet and well integrated. Just a light backing of sechuan peppercorn citrus. Very nice.
What's not good about it: I could handle a little more fruit, more structure, but at this price…
What’s good about it: Great value, complex nose, ripe malt body, good, sweet finish. Lovely.
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