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Glen Garioch 2011/2026 - 14 Year Old - 1st and 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrels - Sig un-chill

Profile: Glen Garioch 2011/2026 - 14 years - 1st and 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrels - Sig un-chill at a glance

  • Highland character: This single malt comes from the Scottish Highlands and reflects the region’s distinctive, robust style.
  • Cask influence: Matured in first- and second-fill bourbon barrels, it develops notes of vanilla, gentle sweetness, and a soft spice edge.
  • Unadulterated bottling: No coloring and no chill filtration keep the whisky as natural as possible in character.
  • Signatory’s approach: The independent bottler focuses on cask selection and clarity rather than effects – and that shows in the glass.
  • Age and balance: Fourteen years of maturation add depth without taking away its fresh, approachable nature.

Portrait: What defines Glen Garioch 2011/2026 - 14 years - 1st and 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrels - Sig un-chill

Glen Garioch is one of the Highlands’ classic names and has long stood for whiskies with a character of their own. In this bottling, that regional identity meets Signatory’s careful selection, resulting in a single malt that does not aim to impress through force, but through substance. Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2026, it shows how much expression can be gained over 14 years in cask.

The combination of first- and second-fill bourbon barrels shapes the whisky clearly without overpowering it. Rather than heavy sweetness or dominant oak, it presents a balanced profile of vanilla, cereal notes, and bright fruit. The choice to bottle without coloring or chill filtration reinforces the honest, unpolished style of this release and lets the whisky show the way it developed in wood.

The result is a Highland single malt with a clear line and pleasing depth. It is approachable enough for relaxed enjoyment, yet structured enough for anyone who likes to explore a whisky in detail. This balance of natural character, cask influence, and careful bottling makes it especially appealing.

Tasting Notes: How Glen Garioch 2011/2026 - 14 years - 1st and 2nd Fill Bourbon Barrels - Sig un-chill tastes

  • Nose: Vanilla, honey, and ripe apple lead the way, joined by a touch of coconut and a creamy sweetness.
  • Palate: Caramel, bourbon vanilla, and gentle spice such as cinnamon and ginger appear on the palate, along with almond and malt.
  • Finish: The finish is medium to long, with soft oak, dry spice, and a subtle honey note.
Bottler: Signatory
Bottling Date: 2026
Alcohol: 46,00%vol.
Age: 14 year old
Distillery: Glen Garioch
Destillation Date: 2011
Coloured: Natural Colour
Volume: 0,7l
Country: Scotland
Product Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Product Category: Whisky
Product brand: Signatory
Region: Highlands
Responsible food business operator: Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland

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