GlenDronach Original 12 Year

At first opening this bottle I was not a fan but letting the bottle sit for a couple weeks it has mellowed together. When first tasting it seemed like the flavors didn’t work well together. Not the flavors have molded together into something silky. Nose: Vanilla, Apple, spice. Definitely influence of the wine cask finishes. Taste: Vanilla sweetness, malty fruits, light spice on the finish. This reminds me of a darker American single malt. Would definitely keep this one on the list to have again just a nicely put together whiskey.

Nose - Lightly spiced honey (ginger?), faint sweet nuts, barrel aged white wine stewed raisins/plums. Taste - Nice & oily mouthfeel, light ginger spice, hints of vanilla & honey, stewed raisins/plums, light almond skin bitterness. Finish - Lingering light ginger spice, bitter almond skins, fading raisin/plum dark sweet. Score - 87/100 Final Thoughts - As expected, this was a very nice dram. Nicely sherried and very well balanced although the lightly nutty bitterness was a bit much. I can see this being something that can be a daily sipper as the sherry isn't too cloyingly sweet. Nice spice throughout. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Yes, if priced accordingly Would I buy a bottle? - Yes

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