Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2016-11-22 | Good/Very Good

Recently Released: Glen Garioch 1989-2015 Wemyss Malts 46%

Glen Garioch GLENGARIOCH 1989-2015 WEMYSS MALTS 46%, one of 258 bottles, Hogshead
Bottle #グレンギリー(GLENGARIOCH)
It was a warm and easy-to-drink sherry cask. Glen Garioch GLENGARIOCH 1989-2015 WEMYSS MALTS 46%, one of 258 bottles, Hogshead The aroma is fruity, with plum and strawberry jam, black tea, a solid woody character, with ginger and barley in the background, sweet and pleasant. When drinking, it has a very soft mouthfeel, with gentle sweetness from berry jam and pleasant tannins, rich woody character, good balance, and a warm finish. [Good/Very Good] Last year Wemyss bottled Glen Garioch 1989, aged for about 26 years. It is likely a refilled sherry hogshead, with a gentle sherry character that softly wraps around the whole profile, and has jam-like fruity notes and sweetness. Although the woody character is quite strong, it was impressive that the tannins weren't too harsh and remained within a pleasant range, possibly due to the water addition. As expected, it's a Wemyss-style sherry cask malt that skillfully balances the flavors with water addition, offering a warm and positive aroma and an enjoyable drinking experience.