GlenDronach Original 12 Year

I quite liked it. A bit too much "fire" but probably great on rocks. Liked the fruit

33 open bottles in my collection ranked through multiple blind tastings. Counting them down! #18: Glendronach. Single Malt Scotch. 43% ABV. 12 year old. Paid $59 for 1L at Duty Free I will keep buying this. I had thought Macallan 12 (#27 and marked 80/100) and Glendronach 12 would be similarly rated. Going in blind, I was surprised how obvious Macallan 12 was; the Glendronach 12, in comparison, is much more intricate, charismatic, and the better whisky by a mile. At the moment, Macallan is a distillery cashing in on its reputation; while Glendronach is still a distillery building its reputation. It is incredible how collectable Glendronach has become in a short time, and one can only hope it does not affect the quality of future bottlings. This basic 12 is plump raisins and rumcake on the nose; a balanced sherry bomb in the palate, with red fruits, desert wine, and huge sweetness supported by wood, tobacco, and leather. The finish is long and satisfying. MARK: 87/100 PREVIOUSLY, ON BATMAN: #19: Ledaig. $60. 46.3%. 10 years. 87/100 #20: Longmorn. $94. 48%. 16 years. 87/100 #21: Maker’s Mark 46. $35 (375mL). 47%. NAS. 87/100 #22: Benjamin Prichard’s Double Barreled. $104. 45%. NAS. 87/100 #23: High West Campfire. $62. 46%. NAS. 86/100. #24: Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill. $59. 47.8%. 12 years. 86/100.