Whisky review: Glen Garioch Virgin Oak (NAS) bottled @ 48%

Whisky review: Glen Garioch Virgin Oak (NAS) bottled @ 48%

-3rd Glen Garioch if I'm not mistaken
-Virgin oak
-bottled above 40%
-American White Oak matured
-Non chill-filtered

Colour: Golden with red hints

Nose: wood sap (as one would expect from ''virgin oak''), acidic notes, apples, fruit juice.

Mouth: spices, wood sap, fresh cut wood, apples, bitter notes, yet light.

Finish: acidic notes, sap and some distant apples.

D for the price. 127$ for a NAS? really? I would not purchase this Glen Garioch. I would rebuy the Founder's reserve instead.
B+ for presentation. Same bottling with more fancy colours on it.
C+ for the taste. It's a good whisky but just ok in terms of Virgin Oak. The Deanston remains on of the best at a much better price point.