GlenDronach Original 12 Year

I once drove a Ferrari in the hills above where the cars are made. It was a generation old car but I still thought that it was worlds different than the current best that the US could come up with. It was a tremendous experience. If I could pick a whisky to convert a bourbon drinker this would be it. Like the Ferrari I feel like the whisky from across the pond is just that much better in every way. Like comparing a Ferrari to a Corvette, not that the Corvette is bad but after driving both I will pick the scotch every time, I mean Ferrari.

Very good. I do believe 40% alv is the best and this on is 43. So a little strong but very good.

Finally sitting down this Sunday before Christmas Eve. I purchased this for sharing with friends and family for the holiday that is part of the upcoming two days of gathering of food and merriment. I bought this on blind faith looking for a dessert dram. Sherry forward nose but delicately so. Some baking spices of nutmeg, cinnamon with vanilla bean. Soft fruits of apricots, figs, clementines and raisins. A Demerara sweetness wraps the aromas. The cereal quality reveals itself as it continues to open. Add some almonds and walnuts for good measure. A cognac note is slight and floats about. There’s a great deal going on on the nose. Quite busy and quite welcoming. In one initial moment, a rush of sweetness, fruitiness and spiciness arrive simultaneously. The mind and the taste buds try to keep up and isolate the flavors. Caramel, vanilla, light brown sugar; apple crumb pie, pears; black pepper and cinnamon. The flavors segue in that linear fashion and lingers on the spicy side where the oak begins to draw out into the fade. This entire flavor is encased is a soft and silky body. A slightly woody-dry finish with vanilla and caramel with a touch of fresh ginger. This is quite good and simply enjoyable. Well balanced full of bright aromas and flavors. Sweet and light enough but not excessively to enjoy after a rich meal. This could only be improved in that the palate could be longer lived and the finish could be a little deeper so you can enjoy it longer between sips. For sherry lovers, this is a must to sample and, better yet, own. Now to try the 15 Revival. [90/100][Tasted: 12/23/18]