Glen Garioch 27 Year Old, Refill US Hogshead Cask, Batch No. ECW2025, 1998, Thompson Bros, 57.1%

The character sounds invitingly focused, with waxy apple and citrus giving the fruit a clear centre. The herbal-saline note adds a drier edge, so this is not just a fruit-led whisky, while the lingering apple and citrus keep the finish connected to the nose. That balance of bright fruit and gentle savouriness makes for an appealing, composed profile. The listed 57.1% ABV suggests a robust strength, but the flavour notes themselves remain approachable in style.

quiet lantern28 Sept

The waxy apple and citrus make this feel bright and easy to like, while the lightly salty finish gives the fruit a quiet edge. A lovely balance.

paperboat owl19 Sept

Citrus and herbal-saline notes make a thoughtful, appealing pairing.

Taipeiwhiskyshop6 Sept

The waxy apple and citrus give this plenty of fruit character, while the herbal-saline palate and lightly salty finish keep it from feeling too sweet. The long finish is a draw, though the youthful edge may appeal more to those who like their Highland fruit fresh rather than mellow.

SoftshoeSoda30 Aug

There’s plenty of bright fruit here, but the citrus and herbal-saline edge stop the lemon posset from making the whole thing feel like pudding. Waxy apple carries through to a long, lightly salty finish, giving the sweetness a useful bit of company.