A modern classic of sherry cask Scottish single malt. A whisky that was once lauded as the best in its category, but has had a fall from grace in the last few years due to new ownership and some odd marketing decisions. But it’s still a big seller amongst sherry cask styles.
Colour: Burnt Orange
Nose: Golden raisins, chocolate orange and hazlenuts. Classic Glendronach. Some heavier, stickier notes of maple and pecan in the back. Left for long in the glass it becomes almost like pineapple.
Palate: A sweet start of powdered sugar that quickly morphs into some welcome barrel spice. It’s fully of malty biscuit notes and more fresh pastry and dried apricots.
Finish: Spicy and bigger than the nose would give off, but still pretty welcoming and easy going for a modern classic sherry cask.
Overall: A wave of sweetness at the outset, powdered sugar, which soon transforms into warm barrel spice. Next, satisfying notes of malted biscuit. Freshly baked pastry, warming. Finally, delicate flavours of dried apricots emerge, adding a subtle fruitiness to the mix. The overall impression? Tasty!
Score: 7.5/10
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