The GlenDronach / Original 12 Years Old

The GlenDronach

Original 12 Years Old

ABV 40%
REVIEWED Issue 39

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Specifications

Brand: The GlenDronach
Expression: Original 12 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 12 years old
ABV: 40%
Country/Region: Scotland / Highland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Heather. Vanilla. Scented cream toffee. Lots of bourbon.
Palate: Silky smooth. Clean, Creamy. Shortbread.
Finish: Crisp, with balancing nutty dryness from winey sherry notes.
Comment: Avery enjoyable whisky, but somewhat lacking in liveliness.

7.8

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Oak. Autumn fruits: medlar, pear, orange crates, vanilla pod, butter toffee. In time a nuttiness takes over.
Palate: A silky feel, pecan pie, soft fruits, nutty maltiness (pecan). Becomes almost vinous with water.
Finish: Firms. Nutbowl.
Comment: A welcome return.

7.8

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GlenDronach Distillery, Forgue, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Highland, Scotland

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