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Whisky Review: The Glendronach 12 Year Old Modern Classic

Considering how much GlenDronach has grown in recent years, is the 12 Year Old still a modern classic? 

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

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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.
Appearance:
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.
Comments:
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!

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.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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