Glen Garioch – Reserve Casks Parcel No. 9 10 Year Old 2012/2022 (48%)

This Glen Garioch is a Highland single malt distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2022 after ten years in cask. Parcel No. 9 is a vatting of just five casks, selected by Oliver Chilton for the Reserve Casks range from Elixir Distillers, the London independent bottler behind The Single Malts of Scotland. It is bottled at 48% without chill-filtration or added colour, and has a golden amber appearance. The bottle comes in a natural kraft paper box. Floral heather and exotic fruit sit on a firm, structured base.