Glen Garioch Flashcards
What year was Glen Garioch founded?
1797 - 6th oldest distllery in Scotland
Who founded Glen Garioch?
John Manson
Where is Glen Garioch located?
Oldmeldrum, Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. Eastern Highlands.
What is the water source at Glen Garioch?
Coutens Spring
Who is the current owner of Glen Garioch?
Beam Suntory
What is the production capacity at Glen Garioch?
1.5M Litres capacity, currently producing at around 1.3M Litres
How Many Stills and what kind do Glen Garioch have?
Two stills: a Direct Fired Wash Still and a Spirit still with some of the sharpest descending Lyne Arms in the industry, meaning little to no reflux.
What is the size and charge of the Glen Garioch wash still?
The Wash still is a 25,000 litres Onion shaped still with a charge of 22,500 litres
What size and type of mash tun and wash backs do Glen Garioch use?
A 4 ton full-lauter mash tun and 9 stainless steel washbacks with a capacity of 30,000 litres and a charge of 22,500 litres.
What is the fermentation time at Garioch?
72 hour fermentation and a very clear wort with the aim of making a robust yet fruity new make.
What Type of condensers do they use at Glen Garioch?
Shell and Tube, but these are run hot to increase the copper contact. There is also a sub cooler on the wash still.
What is the New Make and Fill Strength at Garioch?
New Make strength is 72.5% abv and the Fill strength is 65.5% abv
Do Glen Garioch have malting floors?
Yes, these were reinstated and produce 25% of the distillery needs. The rest of the malt comes from Simpsons malting. All malt is unpeated.
What is the core range at Glen Garioch?
The core range consists of the NAS Founders Reserve 48% abv (matured ex-bourbon and ex-sherry) and the 12 Year 48% abv (ex bourbon Ex-sherry) Both are NCF and No added color.
What is the grist ratio at Glen Garioch?
69% Grits
20% Husk
11% Flour
What are the mashing waters at Glen Garioch?
1st 13,000 liters @ 62.5C
2nd 7,000 liters @ 100C
3rd 13,000 liters sparge
