ABV 55.2%
Once you back the alcohol down with a little water this starts to reveal some hidden pleasures.
Rob Allanson
The GlenDronach
Brand
Cask Strength
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
55.2%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: That damp dunnage warehouse note, wood and alcohol. There is a resinous qualitly to this, thick pine almost camphor. Hints of Danish pasties with apricot jam.
Palate: Bags of oak here, a tannic, drying edge. Almost meaty, tomato stalks. The alcohol needs taming with water to bring out some creamy vanilla sweetness.
Finish: Rich and warming with a little nutty edge.
Comment: Once you back the alcohol down with a little water this starts to reveal some hidden pleasures.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Earthy, fungal. With a sour fruit note. Granny smith. Pine needles. Damp wood. Vanilla slowly rises up. Shortbread. A floral note with water.
Palate: Sweet at first then the oak grip plus the alcohol give a sherbety sensation on the tongue. Nearly numbing. Chestnut purée. More oak with water.
Finish: Warm, dry, spicy.
Comment: The alcohol is not well mastered. Difficult, as if you add water, you go too far on the oak side.
Score: 7.5
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