Glendronach 1971 Oloroso Sherry Butt #441 Japan

Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

Nose: There certainly are sulphurous notes in this bottling. The first thing I get are mushrooms, a dirt bin and some rubber. Now this is personal, some people like it, others don’t. I have difficulties with it, but let’s move on. Very clear oloroso sherry influence as well: raisins, balsamico vinegar, coffee, mint… Slightly herbal. Subtle smoke...

Score 83/100

Glendronach 12 Year Old - Original Double Cask

When I reviewed The Glendronach 12 last year I mentioned that the bottle appeared to be tainted. There was a weird, burnt plastic taste that was quite repulsive. After a week opened, thanks to oxidation, the whisky settled substantially. However, the burnt plastic flavor still remained in the background. But, I knew that it deserved a second...

Score 86/100

GlenDronach Glendronach 2002 10 Year Old cask #1988

This is a Pedro Ximinez matured cask at 10 years old. * Nose: banana skins, floury, raspberry jelly, pineapple some hazelnut chocolate really light sulphur notes and some rum also a sort of new book aroma. With water similar but the fruit notes are more candied leading me to think of cognac rather than rum and the floury note has picked up. *...

Score 87/100

Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament Sherry Cask

After greatly enjoying the 15yo Revival (and to lesser extents the 8yo, 12yo, and 18yo), I looked forward to what the additional influence of PX (and 6 years) would have on GlenDronach. Nose: Plums or Cola covered with cloves, black pepper, and old books. (Some related descriptions: you can find raisin in the plum, and you can find cocoa in the...

Score 88/100