Scout Drinks 2009 Glen Garioch 16 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Scout Drinks 2009 Glen Garioch 16 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an outstanding Highland single malt distilled in 2009 and matured for 16 years before bottling in 2025. Drawn from a single bourbon barrel and bottled at its natural cask strength, this limited release beautifully captures Glen Garioch's distinctive waxy spirit character, vibrant orchard fruits and mineral complexity. With just 130 bottles produced, this is an exceptionally scarce bottling that highlights one of Scotland's oldest working distilleries at its most expressive.

Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery
Bottler: Scout Drinks
Age: 16 Years Old
ABV: 61.3%
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Barrel 
Cask Number: 657
Outturn: 130 Bottles 

Scout Drinks is an independent bottler based in Taiwan that has quickly earned recognition for sourcing exceptional single casks from renowned Scottish distilleries. With an emphasis on transparency, natural presentation and selecting casks that showcase the true identity of each distillery, Scout Drinks has established a reputation for quality among whisky enthusiasts and collectors. Every release is bottled without unnecessary intervention, allowing the whisky's individual character and cask influence to shine.

Tasting Notes:
Fresh aromas of waxed citrus, ripe pear and white chocolate are layered with tropical mango, vanilla sponge and delicate orange zest. The palate is vibrant and oily, revealing juicy orchard fruits, preserved citrus, honeyed malt and gentle oak spice, supported by notes of resin, fennel and white pepper. A long, elegant finish carries lingering vanilla cream, mineral freshness, soft herbs and subtle oak char, leaving a beautifully balanced impression of Glen Garioch's distinctive Highland character.