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Decadent Drinks Glen Garioch 1973 2026 52 Years Old 53,2%

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Reviewed 07 September 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Highland
Independent Bottler
Decadent Drinks
Age
52 years
ABV
53.2%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2026

One of the most bitter whiskies I’ve drank, too much cask influence

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Amber Room Review

Decadent Drinks Glen Garioch 1973 2026 52 Years Old 53,2%

07 September 2026
86

One of the most bitter whiskies I’ve drank, too much cask influence

Nose

Old sherried nose but quite fresh actually, very sweet

Body

Starts off very sweet but then gets increasingly bitter, leathery, oily, a bit tannic towards the end, grapy

Finish

Long, dry, bitter finish

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