Glendronach 1971 38 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Butt

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 12 Year Old Original

We continue our journey in GlenDronach land, with the lovely 12 year old which is i’ve learned to know is a favourite of many GlenDronach fans. Matured in a combination of PX (Pedro Ximenez) and Oloroso Sherry Casks, this whisky is the entry level GlenDronach (if we don’t take into account the younger Octarine reviewed last year). This expression...

Score 87/100

Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1

I am increasingly impressed by the expressions this distillery produces and this one is no exception. This cask strength Oloroso and PX matured dram is an absolute beauty. The powerful nose is as heady as it is delicious. The glorious oak envelopes a thick slice of nutty orange fudge sprinkled with a generous layer of raisins and smothered in...

Score 93/100

GlenDronach Glendronach 2002 10 Year Old Single Cask 1988

Glendronach 10 yo 2002/2013 (55.6%, OB, batch 8, Pedro Ximenez puncheon, cask #1988, 664 bottles). This is unusual. Where to begin.... Let’s start with the nose. Spicy, white pepper, sherry (no way, really), chocolate, dates and raisins. Yep, I’m liking this one a lot already. Palate. Bam, instantly red hot chilies (you want be think along the...

Score 86/100