Glen Garioch – 1988 31 Year Old Old & Rare Heritage Single Cask Natural Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (70cl, 49.1%)

This is a single cask Glen Garioch distilled in 1988, before the distillery closed in 1995, when peated barley was still used there. Hunter Laing bottled it at 31 years old for the Old & Rare series, at a natural cask strength of 49.1% ABV. The peat has mellowed into a gently herbal, tea-like character, supported by fruit and chocolate notes. The whisky is dark gold in colour. The nose is herbal, with gingerbread, black tea and cocoa powder. On the palate come oranges, stewed apples and a hint of Turkish Delight, followed by a long, grassy finish with a touch of coffee.