Code
Distillery
Glen Garoich
Name
Ripe
Producer
SMWS
Region
Highland
Age
19 years
ABV
53.5%
Bottler Type
Independent
Category
Scotch
Flavor Profile
Juicy, Oak & Vanilla
The whisky presents freshly cut green grass and pine needles alongside ripe banana, pineapple, and tinned peaches, with dates and figs layered throughout. Adding water reveals blackcurrant fruit and cherry liqueur notes topped with coconut shavings, while green leafy aromas merge with turmeric and hints of new textiles.
High ester notes of banana and pineapple combine with cinnamon, coriander, and oak, evoking Caribbean rum characteristics. The texture becomes oily and viscous, with juniper berries and toasted pine nuts providing depth.
White pepper coats melon and cucumber notes as rum returns alongside calvados and oak-aged cider, with lingering oak influences.
Freshly cut green grass and pine needles combined with ripe banana, pineapple and tinned peaches while dates and figs mixed within a cake. The high esters of banana and pineapple joined cinnamon, coriander and oak on the palate to conjure images of Caribbean rum. A few drops of water released blackcurrant fruit and cherry liqueur topped with coconut shavings, as green leafy aromas merged with turmeric and hints of new textiles. Textures had become oily and viscous, with juniper berries and toasted pine nuts. A touch of white pepper coated melon and cucumber before rum returned alongside calvados and oak-aged cider.