Glendronach 18 Year Old 1993 Cask #1

GlenDronach 12 Year Old 'Yoda'

In 2015 the successor of the so-called Darth Vader hit the market. This Yoda, because of the color of the label reminds you of the lightsaber (or is it his skin?) of the diminutive Jedi Master, matured on oloroso sherry casks for 12 years. It was destined for the Danish market. Again a limited edition of 3.000 bottles and by now quite the...

Score 83/100

GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan

GlenDronach launched a new entry level malt, having the guts to put an age statement on the label. The Hielan is 8 years old and a mix of bourbon and (in a much lesser degree) sherry casks. It costs only 35 EUR, which is very fair for a single malt. The Hielan simply means The Highlander, which I find a bit weird for a Speyside malt. I know, I...

Score 82/100

GlenDronach Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 4

Glendronach has inspired a cult following in the last ten years or so. I've known about it for at least twenty years, but not because I'm some hipster who's "ahead of the curve" or who "knew it before it was cool". No, my Glendronach story is much simpler. My wife's grandfather always has a bottle of Glendronach 12 Year Old at...

Score 87/100

GlenDronach Glendronach 1995 / 15 Year Old / Cask 4681

Nose: Like nestling your nose into a soft sherry pillow. Figs and custard nestle on gentle charcoal, accompanied by chocolate mousse infused with a hint of chill. A slightly bitter lead pencil is used to stir the mocha coffee at the end, with a small slice of orange to go with it. Taste: More rich candied fruits, dropped into a pot of stewing...

Score 91/100