Thompson Bros Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998

Thompson Bros Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 is a limited-edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky independently bottled by Thompson Bros. Distilled on October 13, 1998, and matured for 27 years in a first-fill sherry butt believed by the bottler to have previously held Fino sherry, this single-cask expression was bottled in 2025 at 49.3% ABV. Limited to 597 bottles, it showcases Glen Garioch's mature Highland character through bright orchard fruits, buttery pastries, toasted almonds, and distinctive mineral notes. Its elegant balance of citrus freshness, savoury complexity, and subtle sherry influence creates a refined whisky with remarkable depth.

Food Pairing: Roast chicken, grilled seafood, aged Comté, toasted almonds, buttered sourdough, lemon tart, coconut macaroons, and almond pastries.

Tasting Notes: Golden pears, green apples, lemon zest, buttery pastries, toasted almonds, mineral notes, and delicate herbal spice.

Nose: Aromas of butter madeleines, ripe Williams pears, golden kiwi, and sweet sultanas, accompanied by lemon zest, toasted almonds, and delicate mineral notes. Hints of enriched pastry dough and caramelized sugar add depth.

Palate: Richly textured and vibrant, offering layers of buttered sourdough, crisp green apples, and almond biscuits. Bright lemon juice and flinty minerality are complemented by sage butter, subtle green pepper, and gentle oak spice, creating an elegant balance of fruit and savoury flavours.

Finish: Long and refreshing, with lingering citrus oils, lemon zest, toasted almonds, coconut macaroons, and delicate mineral dryness.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. Allow the whisky to breathe for several minutes before tasting, or add a few drops of water to explore additional orchard fruit, citrus, and delicate herbal characteristics.