Glen Garioch – 2015 Swell de Spirits (53.5%)

This is a Scotch single malt from Glen Garioch, bottled by Swell de Spirits at 53.5%. The 2015 expression comes from a distillery that keeps a low profile but continues to build its reputation. It is described as a calming dram, well suited to the end of a long day or an evening with friends. The accompanying description pictures an afternoon in an orchard, resting against an apple tree with a plate of honey sandwiches.