The 18-year-old core expression from sherry cask masters GlenDronach, this expression is becoming harder to find as aged stock becomes more of an issue.
New allocation: Current batch is a September 2022 bottling code.
Matured exclusively in ex-oloroso cask, the GlenDronach 18 has become a benchmark of premium sherry cask maturation.Â
Founded in 1826 and in our view one of the top three ‘sherry houses’ (the others being Macallan and Glenfarclas), GlenDronach has enjoyed a period of supremacy amongst sherry-cask loving whisky fans.
Its most recent period of closure – from 1996 to 2002 – has put a strain on mature stocks, meaning not only that they are released on strict allocations but their age statements often contain whisky older than what the label states.
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Tasting notes:
Nose: Sweet aromatics of fudge and muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and glacier morello cherries provide added complexity.
Palate: Rich dark and seductive. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and all-spice marry together with classical aged Oloroso and toasted walnut bread and chocolate orange.
