Glen Garioch 31 Year Old Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special

Name: Glen Garioch 31 Year Old Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special
Brand: Glen Garioch
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Glen Garioch 31 Year Old Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Elixir Distillers

Cask Type: single barrel

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Highland

Age: 31 Year Old

ABV: 57.30%

Tasting Notes

TWB Tasting Notes: On the nose, Glen Garioch 31 Year Old opens with rich earthy notes, complemented by sweet honey and malted barley. Dried fruits like figs and raisins blend seamlessly with hints of leather, polished oak, and a subtle touch of smokiness. The aroma is further enhanced by delicate spices, vanilla, and a floral note of heathered honey, creating a beautifully complex bouquet. The palate is full-bodied and deeply layered. Flavours of stewed fruits, dark chocolate, and creamy toffee dominate, balanced by a warming oak spice and a touch of leather. Baked apples, roasted nuts, and caramel provide sweetness, while a gentle smokiness adds a layer of depth. The mouthfeel is rich and robust, reflecting the whisky's age and refinement. The finish is long, warm, and satisfying, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, oak, and subtle spice. The delicate smokiness continues to evolve, leaving a lasting impression of complexity and sophistication. This 31-year-old Glen Garioch offers a perfect balance of rich Highland character and mature refinement, making it an exceptional dram for those who appreciate aged whisky at its finest.

Glen Garioch 31 Year Old Single Malts of Scotland Director’s Special is a rare and highly collectible Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Elixir Distillers for The Single Malts of Scotland Director’s Special series. Matured for 31 years in a single barrel, this exceptional expression is limited to just 130 bottles, showcasing the depth and character of one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.

Produced at Glen Garioch Distillery, this long-aged single cask embodies the distillery’s rich and robust traditional style. Decades of maturation have refined the spirit into a complex and rewarding whisky, where bold malt character is balanced by layers of fruit, spice, and well-integrated oak.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Glen Garioch Distillery
Matured for 31 years in a single barrel
Limited release of just 130 bottles
Bottled by Elixir Distillers for The Single Malts of Scotland Director’s Special series
Showcases Glen Garioch’s rich, robust traditional style
Highly collectible long-aged single cask

The Glen Garioch 31 Year Old Director’s Special is a beautifully mature and characterful single malt, offering depth, balance, and complexity. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of long-aged Highland whisky.

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The Distillery

Glen Garioch Distillery, established around 1785, stands among Scotland’s oldest working distilleries and is located in Oldmeldrum, part of the Highland whisky region. Currently operating with two stills, it once relied on traditional floor maltings—in use until 1993—giving older releases a subtle smoky note. Today, the core Glen Garioch range features the well-known 12 Year Old, while independent bottlers such as Cadenhead’s and Old Malt Cask occasionally present special single malt expressions. This enduring Highland distillery, steeped in craftsmanship and heritage, continues to captivate Scotch whisky enthusiasts worldwide.

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