Glen Garioch 18 Years old Exclusive Malts 1994 Vintage
70cl / 54.6%
£169 Last one
| Country | scotland |
| Region | Highland |
| Established | 1797 |
| Owner | Suntory Global Spirits (Morrison Bowmore Distillers) |
| Type | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Number of stills | 2 wash stills, 2 spirit stills |
| Visitor center | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Phone | n/a |
Glen Garioch Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Highland, Scotland. It was founded in 1797 and is currently owned by Suntory Global Spirits (via its Morrison Bowmore Distillers subsidiary). One of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland, it sits in the fertile Garioch valley, long known as the "Granary of Aberdeenshire" for its barley.
Glen Garioch was established in 1797 by John and Alexander Manson on the edge of Oldmeldrum, a site that originally combined the distillery with a brewery and tannery. Through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries it passed through several owners, including Bulloch Lade and, from 1970, Stanley P. Morrison Ltd (later Morrison Bowmore Distillers). Production was suspended in 1968 after the local water source ran dry, and a new supply — the "Silent Spring" at Coutens Farm — was found in 1972. The distillery closed again briefly in the early 1980s, was bought and revived by Morrison Bowmore in the early 1990s, was mothballed once more in 1995, and reopened for good in 1997. Morrison Bowmore itself was acquired by Suntory of Japan in 1994, making Glen Garioch part of what is now Suntory Global Spirits' Highland portfolio. In recent years the distillery has undergone significant investment, including a reintroduction of traditional floor malting and a new direct-fired still, restoring production methods once thought lost to the site.
The current core range centres on the non-chill-filtered Glen Garioch 12 Year Old (48% ABV), matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry casks and known for heather, poached pear and honeyed malt character. It sits alongside the Founder's Reserve (1797), Virgin Oak, and older limited releases such as a 15 Year Old. The distillery welcomes visitors to its Oldmeldrum site with guided tours, including a warehouse tasting experience.
Glen Garioch distillery is located at Distillery Road, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0ES, Scotland.
Glen Garioch distillery was founded in 1797.
Glen Garioch distillery is owned by Suntory Global Spirits (Morrison Bowmore Distillers).
Glen Garioch distillery is from Highland, scotland.
Yes, Glen Garioch distillery welcomes visitors.
You can buy Glen Garioch whisky at Glenbotal.co.uk. We currently stock 2 bottles with free UK delivery on orders over £99.
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