Glen Garioch 12 Year Old: Scotland's Most Easterly Highland Malt — 1797 Heritage at a Robust 48%

Item: Glen Garioch 12 Year Old: Scotland's Most Easterly Highland Malt — 1797 Heritage at a Robust 48%
Rating: 8
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield April 10, 2026 1 views

8 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 48% ABV
Price: £48

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sharp honey, heathery florals, poached pears, malted barley sweetness, crème brûlée, ripe banana — generous and warm

Palate

Creamy mouthfeel — malty core, stewed apples, sultanas, gentle sherry richness, toasted nuts, cloves, light oak

Finish

Long, smooth, creamy — fragrant with pear, the 48% delivering body and warmth

First Impressions

Glen Garioch 12 — Scotland's most easterly Highland. 1797. Bourbon + sherry. 48%. Bold and characterful.

Tasting

Honey and heather nose. Creamy malty palate with sherry depth. Long smooth pear finish. The 48% is the trump card.

The Verdict

Glen Garioch 12 earns an 8 — bold, characterful, well-priced at £48. The 48% non-chill-filtered approach makes this one of the best value Highland malts available.

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Joe Whitfield

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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...