Glen Garioch 19-year-old LiSo

Not a distillery that I've tried that often, but this is a decent old fashioned style whisky. They sherry cask seems to work well with the spirit - well worth trying a dram or two.

It does not happen too often that the nose is inferior to the taste. But this whisky is a good example of such situation. Generally this Glen Garioch lacks some balance, although the distillate shows its class, especially in the aftertaste.

The palate falls a bit flat, which is a shame.

Very mild, no noticeable age (no oak), almost like wine. Perfect first whisky in a tasting / summer whisky...

A fantastic dram for the Christmas season. I get plums and a hint of cinnamon on the nose. On the first sip, a wonderful sweetness on the palate. Hints of nuts and the cinnamon note transition into a subtle spiciness. Delicious.

Ugh... what a shame. If the rest of the whisky had done the same as the nose, this whisky would have easily earned 88 points. Unfortunately, it's now being penalized...

Sherry, coast, and a touch of wax. Not bad, but the cask has done its work; the distillate is barely recognizable anymore.

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