Glen Garioch 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750 ml

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old is a Highland single malt from one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries — established in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire in 1797, and for most of its history a lightly peated expression before a move to exclusively unpeated production in recent decades.

Glen Garioch (pronounced ‘Glen Geery’) was historically known for a complex, slightly peated Highland style. The current unpeated 12-year expression produces a more accessible and fruit-forward character from the Aberdeenshire Highland tradition — rich vanilla, honey, and subtle spice without smoke interference. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Floral and honeyed — vanilla, fresh barley, orchard fruit, and light spice
• Palate: Smooth and medium-bodied — honey, toffee, cereal sweetness, and gentle oak
• Finish: Medium and clean with lingering honey and soft spice

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Garioch still peated?

No — the current production is unpeated. Older expressions and occasional limited releases have carried a light peat character, but the standard 12-year and core range are made from unpeated malt.

Why is the pronunciation so different from the spelling?

Glen Garioch is pronounced ‘Glen Geery’ — the Gaelic pronunciation of the place name Garioch, referring to the fertile lowland plain in Aberdeenshire. Scottish place names frequently follow Gaelic pronunciation patterns that don’t correspond to the English spelling.