Glendronach 1991 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Butt #2512

Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1

The Glendronach Cask Strength is part of a trend of age statements being exchanged for high abvs. We’re told that declining stocks and rising consumerism here in the east is taking a toll on the industry’s older stuff. Of course, while we do love our older stuff, the industry knows that we’re also suckers for anything at cask strength. It makes...

Score 87/100

Glendronach 12 Year Old Original

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 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

Glendronach 15 year old Revival is an exceptional whisky. The best sherry whisky, I've tried so far. A 90 point score, from a guy who usually doesn't go for the sherry finish! This one is greatly in balance, managing to bring the sherry nicely and smoothly, with a rich palate. A reincarnation of something great, like Nouvelle Vague by Jean-Luc...

Score 90/100

Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

This 15 Year Old GlenDronach 'Revival' (batch 2010) is a classic in the GlenDronach range, so no wood finish. It was matured on oloroso sherry casks. ‘Revival’ refers to the… err… revival of the distillery in 2008, when it was procured by BenRiach, with Billy Walker as the frontman. The nose has all the features of ‘full sherry’: raisins, walnuts,...

Score 82/100