GlenDronach The Doric

Glendronach is the best distillery still to this date, and i know you are going to say that they have now decided to chill filthered and lower the abv of their new expressions, but since i am still buying the old good stuff, i cannot change my opinion on "Glendro" just yet. This "The Doric" expression, is a 50%abv Taiwan exclusive release, which honpurs the Doric dialect, spoken by the north scotsmen. A beautiful "slang" with tons of particular expressions that basically sounds like you are William Wallace in Braveheart. On the nose, very good stuff. Starts with a prominent grape note, grape juice. Then, after a minute, it changes to hay and chocolate. Coffee with milk, cinnamon, cream, prunes and marshmallows. On the palate, sweet and tropical. Chocolate fudge, chilli. A second sip gave me a nice creamy vanilla and coconut. Oily. It tastes like a good rum. Aftertaste is very rewarding. A sawdust note mixed with red fruits. Chilli and cocoa butter. Spicy and fruity. Thick. Overall, i loved this dram, as most Glendronachs. I have had some mixed experiencies with expressions that are made exclusively for Taiwan, some good and some not that great. This one was fantastic and if you can find it, buy it. The 50%abv gives an extra amount of flavors and aromas, without been too strong for a novice drinker. Excelent whisky, my score for it is 94 over 100.