ABV 54.8%
Despite its appearance in a youthful, trendy overcoat, this has some developing, interesting and complex under garments.
Neil Ridley
The GlenDronach
Brand
Cask Strength Batch 1
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
54.8%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Very bright jammy notes (apricot and raspberry) an underlying note of spicy chocolate ginger and new oak.
Palate: Mint/menthol humbugs, a touch of rubberiness, leading into dry \rliquorice root, a touch of coffee and butterscotch.
Finish: Sweet candied notes, alongside a touch of chewy cigar richness.
Comment: Despite its appearance in a youthful, trendy overcoat, this has some developing, interesting and complex under garments.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Bread and butter pudding, chocolate covered toffee, mint toffee, banana skin. Spirity at first, an alcohol prickle, then the oak comes through.
Palate: Big, bold character with plenty of oak grip, chilli spiced crackers, wasabi peas, espresso coffee. Then a maple syrup sweetness and raspberry jam.
Finish: Long and moreish. Very jammy and the moves to a coffee note.
Comment: The alcohol is well mastered, water helps it reach its true potential.
Score: 8.4
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