GlenDronach Revival 15 Year (2009-2015)

My friend and I did a blind tasting comparing Macallan Classic Cut (51.7 ABV) and the Glendronach 15 (46 ABV). To our surprise, the Glendronach was such a superb dram. The Macallan had some classic sherry notes, but it also had a funk (I had a similar experience when I tasted the Macallan Double Cast 12 year and the Macallan 12 year). The higher ABV was evident in the finish of the Macallan. The nose on the Glendronach 15 was sweet, sherry, a little oak. The palate was amazing, with dark fruits notes, sweet and a medium finish that you wanted to last forever. For the price, at least in Virginia, these two are similar, but for me, the Glendronach 15 is a must-have and as soon as I finish mine, I will replace it.

Outstanding scotch. So smooth. Nose is spice and light citrus. Taste is light up front with a trace of smoke on the back end. Low peat. Quite good.

This is the new Glendronach 15 Revival, not the legendary older one I've never tried. Still getting used to this one. Starts out pretty tight and almost harsh for a sherried dram. If you give it a bit of water and time it starts to open up and get pretty nice. Very layered and complex. One of the strongest honey and nut flavored drams with loads of spice I've ever had. I can see why people really like it, but there seems to be a mix of time as an open bottle, added water and other aspects to sort through for this to show the best. A work in progress but an obviously well made and intriguing dram. I can see why people rate it so highly but I need more time with it.

So much better than the new 15 which I find is more flowery. Nose: Raisins, Figs, Dates, Chocolate, Prunes, Oranges, Grapefruit, Salted Caramel, Nutmeg, Almonds, Lemon Zest, Lavender, Apricots Palate: Figs, Raisins, Oranges, Toffee, Grapefruit, Milk Chocolate, Almonds, Lavender, Date Syrup Finish: Toffee, Raisins, Peaches, Dates, Milk Chocolate, Plums, Oranges