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Whisky Review: Glendronach Grandeur Batch #10

We review Glendronach Grandeur Batch 10, a 27 year old Scotch whisky aged in ex-Pedro Ximénez and ex-Oloroso sherry casks.

OVERALL RATING

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The Glendronach Grandeur Batch 10

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 27 years, 100.2 proof, 50.1% ABV. Blend of Scotch whiskies aged in ex-Pedro Ximénez and ex-Oloroso sherry casks. ~ $700 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
A light brown, reminiscent of cherry wood.
Nose:
Complex and quite pleasant. Honeydew melon giving way to green apple, with a definite sherry presence in the background.
Palate:
A lighter body than expected, but the flavors show through well. I detected notes of smoked honey layered with orchard fruit and that signature sherry sweetness. The 100.2 proof gives over a touch of heat that enhances the brighter flavors in the whisky. The finish was a bit tougher to nail down, but came up with a light nuttiness along with baked bread.
Finish:
Comments:
This whisky was a treat and a delightful tasting experience. I could sit around and just nose it for a good long while. I enjoyed the layers of flavor, balanced with a sort of bright heat that seemed to bring everything together. rnrnIf you can track down a bottle and can afford it, this is definitely on the recommended list. I am still somewhat new to Scotch whiskys of this caliber, but I know a good thing when I encounter it.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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