Glen Garioch 2000 15 Year (Adelphi)

This was the fourth of ten Adelphi spirits I sampled that evening and the first Glen Garioch I've had. The aroma is fruity and a bit unusual, though not as much as some Springbanks. It's surprisingly easy to drink at full proof, offering a rich and creamy experience with flavors of apples and stone fruits. It's one of two bottles from the evening that I might consider purchasing, and it's reasonably priced between $100-120.

Excellent. Nose: Citrus, nectar, sweet almond, baked sugar, dried stone fruit, tropical fruit, green apple, and frosting. Palate: Sugar, fresh green shoots, herbal tea, banana, spice, coconut, apricot, and tropical fruit.

Intense at first. Packed with fruit.