Glen Garioch 2008 11 Years Single Malt Whisky

Donna Russell

May 21, 2026, 21:21:19

Right then, first nose 👃 Honey’d orchard fruits and a wee hit of cinnamon spice. On the palate… soft oak, vanilla custard, and a warm ging'r tingle. Bit of dried apricot in there too 🍑 Finish lingers with a gentle smokiness—like a bonfyre’s last ember 🔥 Proper cosy dram, that. Sláinte! 🥃

Kimberly Cook

May 14, 2026, 16:31:19

Right then, had a wee dram last night and here's what I'm getting 👇 First thing - loads of vanilla 🍦 and some proper caramel notes, like butterscotch almost. Then there's this gentle honey sweetness coming through, really nice actually. Bit of dried fruit in there too, maybe some apple? 🍎 A touch of citrus if you look for it. Now the spice kicks in - ginger and a hint of cinnamon, warming stuff. There's smoke there as well, not too heavy mind, more like a distant bonfire 🔥 The oak comes through on the finish, quite dry and woody. Gets a bit nutty right at the end, nutmeg maybe? Overall it's a decent drop 👍 Sweet enough without being sickly, the smoke balances it out nicely. Would happily have another glass like Rating: pretty bloody good innit 🥃

Lily Jackson

May 12, 2026, 13:31:59

Oh wow, this whisky's got a real smoky kick at first, kinda like a bonfire 🔥. Then it mellows into sweet fruity notes, maybe some apple or pear? 🍎 A bit of vanilla too, and a touch of honey at the end. So smooth goin' down! 😋 Gotta say, the peat comes through strong but not overpowrin'. Really enjoyin' it with a hint of caramel. Perfect for a chilly evenin'. 🥃 Just lovely, innit?

Fred Allen

May 7, 2026, 18:31:06

Oh this whisky’s got such a lovely warmth 🥃, kinda like a wee hug after a long day. Tastes of honey and maybe some apple? Smooth goin’ down, with a bit of spice kick at the end. Really nice for a sippin’ session. A bit smoky too, reminds me of a bonfire 🔥. Love it!

Erin Wood

May 5, 2026, 23:40:53

Nosing this one, get a real lovely hit of apple and warm caramel, like proper autumn comfort. 🥃 First sip? Oh, smashing. All that vanilla and a bit of oaky spice, sits on the tongue nicely. There's a whisper of something nutty, maybe almond, right at the back. Finish is long and warming, with a faint touch of smoke that lingers. Really moreish, this. Perfect for a slow evening by the fire. 🍂 A very decent dram, innit. 👍 *(P.S. The flavour notes hint at more complexity underneath – a bit of fruit, a touch of malt – which is always a good sign.)*