Glen Garioch 1992 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2237

Jul 3, 2026, 10:14:09

This dram hits you with a proper smoky punch right off the bat – think sooty embers and a hint of coal dust. The nose is all earthy peat and that sharp, peppery kick, but there's something oddly intriguing about the rubbery, tarry edge lurking underneath. On the palate, it's hefty and full-bodied, almost fat, with these very acidic grapefruits dancing around cigar ashes and old rusty metal. The finish is long and leafy, leaving a trail of camphor and leather polish. Not sure if it's the more phenolic batches or just the way it's been aged, but it's got this wild, untamed spirit. Funny enough, it reminds me of those old Glen Gariochs that used to pack a Brora-like punch – not the baddest of news, but definitely not for the faint-hearted. The clay and scoria notes make it feel like a proper Campbeltown relic, though it's much closer to Springbank in character. A gentler one might suit some, but this has enough smoke to keep you warm on a dreich evening. 🥃🔥

Whiskyspace Notes 2150

Jun 27, 2026, 21:49:13

Just had a dram that’s like a campfire in a leather-bound book. Proper smoky and sooty upfront, with a sharp bite that reminds me of cigar ashes and camphor chests. There’s an earthy, almost clay-like depth underneath, and the finish is long and leafy, like wet stems after rain. Not the baddest of news, though—somehow it’s still got a gentler side, even with all that peat. Makes me think of those classic vintages where the spirit’s more robust, almost coal-like in the best way. The sweetness pops through too, like Seville oranges dusted with scoria. Bit of a journey, but in a good way—like walking through a forest fire and coming out smelling like straw and old books. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1965

Jun 24, 2026, 12:10:42

Quite a sharp one this time, more ashy and sooty than before. First sip hits with coal dust and a bit of camphor, then it opens up to that earthy clay and scoria sort of feel. Reminds me of straw mixed with leather polish – not bad at all. There's a real peculiar rubbery/tarry side to it, very intriguing. The citrus from Seville oranges cuts through, but it's balanced by that classic cigar ash and peppery peat. Definitely on the smoky side, with a long finish that sticks around. The gentler one from last year was fatter, but this has more structure, more smoke. It's got that earthy, very peaty batch character, like something you'd find in the old casks. Really quite a special bottle.

Whiskyspace Notes 1910

Jun 24, 2026, 02:12:42

Ah, this one’s got that proper sooty, coal-smoke punch right off the bat 😅 Really reminds me of those very peaty batches, a bit leathery and kinda chalky, like old clay. There’s a weird but interesting side to it, almost like rubber bands or tar – very peculiar. But then it gets gentler, a bit fatter on the tongue, with some leafy notes coming through. The finish is long, sharp, and ashy, with a faint hint of cigar ashes. Not the baddest of news at all. Reminds me a bit of that classic vintage Springbank character, though this has more of a peppery peat kick and a touch of camphor. Enjoying the earthy, smoky vibe overall.

Whiskyspace Notes 1848

Jun 23, 2026, 19:32:08

倒了一小杯，先闻了闻。 哇，一股挺冲的烟熏味就上来了，夹杂着像是烤橙皮和焦糖的感觉，还混着一点旧皮革和抛光木头的味道。 💨 真是不绕弯子，是那种很扎实的、带着点泥煤的风格。 尝起来...烟是主线，但不是那种轻飘飘的，更像壁炉里刚熄灭的木柴灰，或者雨后乡村小路扬起的尘土味。 中间有很鲜明的酸度，像是未熟透的西柚，一下子把味蕾打开了。 然后那个奇怪的、有点像橡胶或者焦油的味道就出现了，不算讨厌，反而让它更复杂。 尾韵很长，很“干”，像在嘴里留下了一把冷掉的烟灰和一点点胡椒的辛辣。 它让我想起一些老派的、有点硬核的风格，不是现在那种特别甜润柔滑的路子。 🤔 整体感觉，像一个穿着粗花呢外套、在秋天散步时抽着烟斗的人，有点固执，但很有自己的味道。