North Star Spirits Cask Series 022 Glen Garioch 2014 8 Year Old

Distilled at Glen Garioch Distillery in November 2014, this eight-year-old Highland single malt was independently bottled by North Star Spirits as part of Cask Series 022. The whisky was matured in a refill hogshead before receiving an Oloroso Sherry cask finish, bringing richer fruit and dessert-like sweetness to Glen Garioch’s robust Highland malt character. Bottled in April 2023 at 53.3% ABV, this limited release produced only 260 bottles.

Food Pairing: Roasted almonds, mature cheddar, apple crumble, cherry tart, dark chocolate or roasted pork.

Tasting Notes: A rich yet lively Highland malt combining malty sweetness and orchard fruit with the darker fruit and nutty character of its Oloroso finish.

Nose: Brown sugar, warm porridge and fresh blueberries with underlying malt sweetness.

Palate: Ground almonds, creamy vanilla, stewed apples, poached cherries and gentle spice.

Finish: Medium to long with grilled citrus, soft char and lingering fruit. 

Serve: Enjoy neat initially, then add a few drops of water to open the fruit, vanilla and sherry notes at its 53.3% strength.