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Glendronach 12-year-old Original

Overall rating
84.16/100
votes
2804
Whiskybase ID
WB9096
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottled
2009
Stated Age
12 years old
Casktype
Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry Casks
Strength
43.0 % Vol.
Size
50 ml 700 ml 1000 ml
Bottle code
L 02 04 09
Barcode
5060088791646
Added on
14 jun 2009 8:51 pm
UncoloredNon-chillfiltered
Glendronach 12-year-old Original
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Glendronach 12-year-old Original
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Glendronach 12-year-old Original
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Glendronach 12-year-old Original
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Whisky Reviews for Glendronach 12-year-old Original

213 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 84.16 points

  1. ASWhisky scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Although I did not want it, I'm pleasantly surprised
    if the 12er also holds no great secrets
    he can keep up well with others of his age
    and has a pleasant spice combined with fresh sweetness
    a nice all day dram
    for those who enjoy it
    • Nose
      At first terribly sweet> given time>
      Berries, green apple, light peat, vanilla, light wood, time again>
      As a last association, blackberries and vanilla pudding are left behind
    • Taste
      much better than the first smell expected
      spontaneously I had the feeling to have a cool domino / DS on my tongue
      Of course that was wrong
      if you dissolve it again almost right
      Orange, bright fruit like the jelly in the DS
      Spices like the gingerbread
      the sherry share like marzipan in the DS
      Coffee, peat, tobacco like the dark chocolate in the DS
    • Finish
      short to medium
      Initially a pleasant glow in the throat,> bitter,> peat, vanilla, dry grass from the herb meadow, dry finish

  2. Slàinte Mhath scored this whisky 87 points Super Administrator

    Pedro Ximénez cask maturation holds a certain magic that is hard to explain, and combined with some fine Oloroso butts you get a true sherry monster of a Single Malt! On the nose, there is a nice interplay of intense sweetness and fruity acidity with pears, melons and hints of eucalyptus. After a rich brown sugar arrival, the taste gets more aromatic and slightly dry, featuring a pleasant oak complexity. The finish of GlenDronach 12 is long, delicate and chocolaty bitter. This malt is a keeper of consistently high quality and a better choice than Macallan.

    RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  3. Marko_I did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    Beautiful sherry beginner for a good price (~ 35 €), you can offer the inexperienced guest, but also the advanced connoisseurs not too poplig, in normal pub / restaurant on the map would be a reason to enjoy.
    • Nose
      sweet, dried fruit, malt, marmalade, some cherry, slightly spicy-spicy (roasted aromas, a hint of cinnamon / cloves?)
    • Taste
      sweet and creamy, milk chocolate, Nutella, wild honey, milk coffee, raisins
    • Finish
      medium long, dry, dark chocolate, coffee, some pepper

  4. lincolnimp scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    Glendronach 12 year OB 1980’s v 2019 H2H

    (1)Glendronach 12 year 1980’s ,The Original Pure Highland Malt 40% 72371
    (2)Glendronach 12 year 1980’s , sherry casks,The Original Pure Highland Malt 40% 25645
    (3)Glendronach 12 year 2019,The Original Highland Malt 43% 9096

    Nose
    The 1980’s (1) has more power than (2), the sherry bottle is a little distant in comparison to it’s sister bottle. The 2019 (3)is similar to (1), with the same DNA but less expressive.
    The clear winner here is (1) followed by (3) with the old sherried bottle (2) bringing up the rear.

    This smells creamy and reminds me of some old blends because there is some vanilla and lots of mango mixed with other white fruits. There is an almost industrial quality to it, like paint to be honest but it is ok and not off putting, just unusual?
    My initial impression is telling me that this needs water to open up, rather closed neat, there is a nice parma violet note in the mix, rose water and a little spice.
    Similar to (1) just not as pronounced, hints of vanilla but coming through is a juicy yellow plum note mixed with wisps of smoke, very nice.

    So the 1980’s original shares similar vapours with the 2019, the sherried 1980’s is more closed, being less expressive generally.

    The 1980’s (1) has more power than (2), the sherry bottle is a little distant in comparison to it’s sister bottle. The 2019 (3)is similar to (1), with the same DNA but less expressive.
    The clear winner here is (1) followed by (3) with the old sherried bottle (2) bringing up the rear.

    Palate-neat
    Very nice, on sweet candied fruit of lemon, apricot, peach and mango, lemon sherbet fizz.
    Slightly thin at first but way better than the nose suggested, a little cream but then a wave of fizzy sherry with a little peat and the balance is really good, tasty.
    There is no way this is 12 years old more like a 15/16 year old.
    This is a little smoother than it’s older siblings, more manufactured, engineered if that makes sense?
    Cream soda and a wave of sweet peat which I was not expecting, icing sugar, a little barley sugar and a lovely sweet spice note

    Palate (with 5 drops of water from a pipette)

    More lemon sherbet with a dash of water added, very good balance , still fizzy and lively.
    The water has brought more sweetness out, and a bubblegum note
    Still sweet, with some barley sugar now and hints of lemon sorbet

    Finish (with water)

    Remaining sweet, fizzy and flavours are packed together tightly.
    The finish is full on lip smacking sherry, with parma violet on the tail.
    Similar to (1) sweet and fizzy basically.

    Summary
    I kike the nose on (1) the best, the palate of the sherry cask 1980’s (2) is really good and a point or two infront of the others but the finish on the 2019 is a point in front of the other two older offerings.

    So for nose/palate/finish it looks like this :-

    Original 1980`s 89/88/87
    Original 1980’s sherry casks 86/90/87
    Original 2019 87/88/88

    A really enjoyable head to head, not much to separate them, all three were really tasty, no duffers here :)
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  5. didi1893 scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    Complex yet somehow one-sided, intense and full-bodied, dry, at first heavy and towards the end rather light, tart, harmonious, dark
    • Nose
      Blind tasting: 1. sweetness, fruit, chocolate, flower, nut; Caramel, honey, oils, herbs, dried fruits, sour 2. voluminous and fruity sweetness. velvety peach, ripe apricots, green apple, a hint of orange, sweet milk chocolate slowly growing tart, grassy, ​​cactus, subtle hazelnuts, dark caramel, forest honey, fresh, minty, ethereal, a hint of eucalyptus, meadow herbs, hints of dried fruit, sour note discreetly in the background
    • Taste
      1. Seasoning, malt, coffee, caramel, fruit, wood, sour, spicy, oily, cool, spicy, soft 2. powerful spiciness, burnt malt, freshly brewed coffee, dark caramel, dark and partly dried fruits, dry and dark wood, sour fruit flavors arise, rather a tart spiciness, becomes watery in the course of time, after a few moments creates subtle sharpness the tongue and between the lips 3. an old piece of wood rests in the mouth and exudes its old and creamy aroma
    • Finish
      1. Wood, nut, coffee, dried fruit, dry, bitter, dry 2. dry, spicy and old wood, dark and ripe walnuts, subtle bitter coffee, raisins in rum, pleasantly dry and partly discreetly bitter, dry, spicy and old pieces of wood 3. The old and ripe walnuts get wet and fall on the wet leaves lying on the forest floor, the old and dried wooden planks crack in the dimmed sunlight

  6. Archer scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    In the nose, he can still hide his slightly one-sided character well. The nose is interesting and complex and makes you want more. On the tongue, he shows but contrary to expectations as a lightweight, watery and woody.
    • Nose
      blind tasting
      Experiment - Comparability of tasting notes "(www.fassstark.de) 1. sweetness, grain, malt, chocolate, nut, seasoning, flower, fruit. The sweetness of fruit and flower hangs heavy and creamy in the nose.
      2. The fruits are red berries and grapes. The initial milk chocolate will thicken over time, as well as the maltiness, which darkens after a long time of Verriechens. Nut = hazelnuts, almonds. Initially only light spice, later increasingly. Flower is pushed into the background, crops as well. Spiced fruits (mulled wine?) Dominate.
      3. A Glühweinstand on a Christmas market, in the evening, no snow, +7 degrees Celsius outside temperature.
      4. heavy, red to dark
    • Taste
      1. Grain, malt, chocolate, coffee, nut, caramel, fruit, herbs, wood. Soft and light on the tongue, watery. At first barely dry, but rapidly increasing. Corky, metallic. 2. The flavors of 1. can hardly be specified, for that he is too fast on the tongue. Only so much: over time, chocolate becomes darker, herbal tart, cork taste (wood) more intense. Nut, caramel, fruit disappear quickly 3. An afternoon nap on a cork floor 4. One-sided, young
    • Finish
      1. wood, wood, wood and coffee 2. - 3. Get the stick ... 4. One-sided

  7. wbarchive_104650 did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    yes .... beautiful twelve-year-old malt, not over-complex but offers more than many others at the age of twelve. Quite delicious
    • Nose
      Raisins and dark chocolate, orange and malt; very dark and sweet; Whole grain bread; a very sticky little gunpowder
    • Taste
      oily to us very sweet; the oak comes through; pleasant tingling, which gets stronger with time; Maple syrup and raisins again
    • Finish
      short, dark chocolate and again very sweet; Oak; on the palate, a more chocolaty taste is left behind

  8. WhiskeyfanRoy scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    In recent years, various distilleries have continued to release "Sherry cask" flavored whisky.
    But my personal standard for "Sherry cask",
    It's this bottle of Gelendronach 12yo.
    No way to convince me to buy those whiskies if they don't beat this 12 yo in the taste of "Sherry Cask".
    This bottle has a solid foundation and tells the world what a "Sherry cask" whisky should look like,
    I hope this persistence can be maintained forever.
    The total taste is 85 points, and the price adds 1 point, for a total of 86 points.

  9. MrDvorak scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    RATING: 86pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
    • Nose
      87 87
      The nose is sweet and beautifuly sherried with notes of brown sugar, milk chocolate, dark fruits and ripe melon.
    • Taste
      86 86
      The taste is pleasant and silky with a profile of strawberry jam, dark fruits, chocolate and some delicious spices.
    • Finish
      86 86
      The finish is medium lenght and feels very soft with notes of spicy oak, gentle milk chocolate and eucalyptus.

  10. wbarchive_875995 did not rate this whisky Expert Junior

    Rich sweet brown sugar with milk chocolate, eucalyptus, ripe melon and strawberry jam.

    RATING: 86pts - [n22,t21,f21,b22] → |86-89: Remarkable|

  11. erwinnlim scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    A good entry level sherried dram and a perfect introduction to the Glendronach core range. Value (£35) : 8/10
    • Nose
      Sweet PX on the nose. Dried fruits and raisins along with some honey and vanilla.
    • Taste
      Pleasant mouthfeel, sweet on the palate as well with cinnamon and ginger as well. Some delicious milk chocolate turn into a drying oak spice
    • Finish
      More chocolate and oak spice here. Medium in length

  12. wisekyofcourse scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    On the nose, it's oily, nuts, nuts, spices, a little cinnamon and red berries maderized, sign of sherry!

    In the mouth, spices, dried fruits, sherry in the background, then a little cocoa, it becomes almost sweet, but also a little too spicy. Back woody.

    In the final, on the same flavors with walnuts, a little dried humus, spice and dried fruit, wood again in bottom of glass!

    A dram of entry to the biggest sherries, this one is rather soft, a little flat finally compared to his big brothers!
    • Nose
      a little dust, raisin, a little cooked peach too, spices and malt, wet wood.

  13. EinSpatzUnterVielen scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      83 83

  14. EinSpatzUnterVielen scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    A solid beginner Sherrymalt, but not more. He has too little tension in my mouth.
    • Nose
      instant orange juice, orange marmalade, quince marmalade, honey, chocolate, red berries, pears, raisins
    • Taste
      Juicy oranges, jam, dark chocolate, quickly becoming espresso, a touch of cinnamon, ginger, white pepper, creamy - generally less tension, more pulpy aroma, not well accentuated; little sweet
    • Finish
      getting dry quickly, medium in length, warm and spicy

  15. Gloin scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    The smell is very appealing and immediately arouses the need to drink. The acidity typical of Glendronach is not very pronounced. In the mouth, the whisky looks a bit too shallow despite the pleasant taste. Nevertheless, it tastes good. The finish pleases without enthusiasm.
    • Nose
      Soft and sweet, cereals, then cherries, delicate spiciness, sweet sherry, light sourness, earth, caramel
    • Taste
      The onset is a bit stronger than the smell would have expected, almonds, latte, some chocolate, in the meantime flashes again and again a slightly sourish fruit note, blackberries
    • Finish
      The finish now shows oak and sherry, drier than in the mouth and nose. A nice interplay between sweet and dry, medium long.

  16. LiquidThoughts scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    What a beautiful, round sherry standard with age, the best 12 Sherry OA
    • Nose
      Sherry with pear, ginger, clove, raisins, vanilla, toffee and light honey, nice, round nose for a beginner
    • Taste
      Full creamy, a lot of gentle sherry with light spice, cinnamon, some oak and vanilla, berry bushes, full juice orange, quite viscous later, super drinkable with almost no alcohol flavor in it, some ginger and nice chocolate / coffee powder very discreet
    • Finish
      Medium long, strong for the 46%, heat with spice of spices and nuts

  17. The_Osprey scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    Glendronach The Original Aged 12 Years, 43%.

    I wasn’t rating whisky when I went to the distillery and tasted this for the first time.

    50ml miniature consumed May 2022.

    Bold golden yellow orange borderline.

    Aroma is manhood ...what? NO. Damn autocorrect. Mango and apricot (both dried), biscuit, ginger and apple tea. Musty oak. The tropical fruit is so dried out it’s become a little meaty. Trail mix.

    Body is lightly oily.

    Taste is salty up front, some peppermint comes through the salt, always stays fresh salty and minty, spirit-led and not so sherry cask influenced as some will have you believe (at least on the palate). Some chocolatey char starts to come through on the finish, some bitter oak, some chilli. Spiced linger.

    Not bad. I believe I had a similar impression of this last time. It’s fine and certainly not over-sherried, which is always a good thing in my book, but it’s as though the maturation casks haven’t taken the edge off the spirit despite the years. The aroma is very good but the palate doesn’t catch up. Good nevertheless. 3.4/81

  18. joeynoreen scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

  19. Emperor69 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    Glendronach 12 YO The Original

    Category: Single Malt
    Manufacturer and bottler: The Glendronach Distillery (Brown - Forman)
    Region: Highlands
    Fortress: 43%
    Volume: 700 ml
    Bottling date: 07/13/2021
    Barrel type: Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry Casks
    Min. exposure: 12 years
    Filtration: none
    Dye: no

    Nose. Baked apples, pears, plums and Seville oranges, apricot pit, dried banana slices, cocktail cherry, chocolate Christmas cake with raisins, almonds, hazelnuts and a mixture of spices (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, star anise). For a 12 year old, very beautiful, powerful, memorable aromatics, as well as a good balance of sweetness and acidity from fruits and spiciness from spices.

    Taste. The sweetness of cane sugar at the beginning is replaced by a fleeting pepper, clove, ginger “wave”, which, in turn, already gives way to a richness of fruit overtones (baked pears, dried apples, plum and apricot jam, orange peel with cinnamon, brown raisins, figs) , vanilla cream and nuts. Dessert, but with an appropriate bitterness, silky, with a moderate density (I would still add 3% to the fortress), dryish, but in moderation, rich in various nuances and an extremely pleasant taste that can be enjoyed for a long time, finding new shades.

    Aftertaste. Dry. Medium duration. Raisins, dried apricots, ginger, apricot kernel, hazelnuts.

    Outcome. A very decent 12. One of the best representatives among non-peat "Scots" of mass production of this age. A real “sherry bomb”, which, despite its youthful years, already demonstrates the hefty potential of properly selected barrels. The richness of taste, aroma and aftertaste is guaranteed to you. Whisky, with which you can catch a buzz under any circumstances.

    Rating: 85 out of 100.

  20. Mankiw scored this whisky 100 points Newbie

    Good

  21. Ashita scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    Very standard sherry barrel flavor, very cost-effective
    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      81 81

  22. Quercus scored this whisky 89 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      88 88

  23. Furyuri scored this whisky 75 points Newbie

    smell very good but too spicy for my taste

  24. Hsh scored this whisky 78 points Expert Junior

    Fragrant and soft fruity and nutty flavors such as raisins and prunes. It is delicious. It is not a taste that comes to mind.

    red
    Fiery yet profound
    It starts heavy and ends sweetly. This is really attractive.
    At the end, the spice is cut off like a variation.

  25. Obynapewno scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
      dark chocolate, dried fruit, some wood, honey, cherries in syrup
    • Taste
      85 85
      sweet, creamy, chocolate, honey, quite dessert, a bit of vanilla, very delicately coffee
    • Finish
      82 82
      short - medium, fast transient, a little chocolate and pepper

  26. Thatch scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    What can I say - I like him very much! On some days even more than the bigger 15-year-old brother. A great, fruity entry into the sherry whisky world, which is still very pleasant even after years. Wonderful vanilla, dark fruits and honey, simply harmonious from the nose to the finish. Is my absolute favorite among the whiskys up to 40€.

  27. AleMuse25 scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    nice strong sherry, citrus, light wood

  28. JJKATED scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      82 82

  29. ZLako scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    I wanted to buy a Macallan 12 year old but it was out of stock everywhere. So after watching a few videos and reading some reviews I ended up buying this magnificent bottle!
    • Nose
      84 84
      Sweet, very very sweet, red berries, vanilla, black dried fruits, marmalade, herbs
    • Taste
      88 88
      Sweet and creamy, very smooth, red berries, vanilla, a distant oakiness and at the end some bitterness
    • Finish
      85 85
      medium-long, dry, dark chocolate, sweet

  30. uap304 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Another sample from Drinks By The Dram. This is a baby sherry bomb, both immediately alluring and complex enough to maintain your interest. A wonderful invitation into the world of sherry maturation as well as the Glendronach core range. Highly recommended.
    • Nose
      My first thought is PX sherry, which is not to say overwhelming, but as in there is no question about what we’re dealing with here. Raisins, prunes, sloes, berries and dark fruits. Lovely oak, cedar, varnish, and leather overtones. Chocolate and vanilla coming in and out of focus. Not overly expressive, but it’s all in there and it’s lovely.
    • Taste
      An initial blast of sweet brown sugar and rich vanilla cream. Rich and oily body. Becoming more bitter, like dark chocolate, before transitioning to ripe fruits and hazelnut.
    • Finish
      The PX sherry returns as a soft reminder, bringing a dry and spicy oakiness to the pleasingly long finish. Latterly a spirity glow emerges and beckons you to lift the glass again.

  31. Noname_Drinker scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    The version I bought is a chill-filtered version, so the quality may have dropped for a bit. However, the overall quality is still pretty good. Now I just cross my finger to hope that it won't become 40% ABV and CA.
    • Nose
      82 82
      First impression is the signature sherry note, along with floral, honey, vanilla notes. However, I have feel the presence of a plastic / laboratory note, which is not good.

      After adding a drop of water, the difference is minimal, where the nose is still pretty one-dimensional.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Sherry, dark chocolate, malty, oak. Some lemon, citrus, some spiciness,. A little bit of raisin, dark fruit.

      After adding a drop of water, the taste is much sweeter with some honey and vanilla.
    • Finish
      85 85
      The finish is medium. With some sweetness and sherry notes, it is comfortable.

      Edit: After finishing the glass, there are some creamy notes (the exact feeling after eating chocolate ice-cream).

  32. kikist scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    Citruses, pears and figs at nose, gentle alcoholic and fruity taste, aftertaste is medium

  33. MarekMarecki scored this whisky 84 points Newbie

    Nice daily dram. You can feel the influence of the barrels but it is not intrusive, the sherry does not dominate but completes the whole.
    Such a sweet little compote that you can drink almost every day.

  34. greenkaktus scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    We get a very good sherry for a great price. A great option for every day. Well, or for a gift.

  35. cycleholic scored this whisky 87 points Newbie

    rich caramel and butterscotch on the nose. Tobacco, dark chocolate, vanilla notes on the palette. medium finish.

  36. Francishomola scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    Nice sweet and sour sherry, rich, nutty with a spicy kick with strong vanilla reminds me redbreast 12 unfortunately don't have a bottle now.
    • Nose
      86 86
      dark flavours, sweet, some spices on the nose, vanilla
    • Taste
      85 85
      sour dominant, spice kick, a bit watery, on second sip more of full velvety mouthfeel
    • Finish
      85 85
      dry finish, tannic, short-medium finish, nice oak, nuts,

  37. Der_Schnappulierer scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    Blind tasting

    The taste and finish are more beautiful than the smell. A great thing, mild but probably CS and a bit older.

    After the resolution, it must be said, a 12 year old Sherry standard that is second to none. Excellent price-performance ratio.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Amber, sherry, thick and oily. Tobacco, nuts (walnut and almond), raisins, dates, even a little tropical (coconut)
    • Taste
      87 87
      Light and mild, rum raisins, dates, coconut, papaya, physalis, very light tobacco. Class!
    • Finish
      89 89
      Long! Oily, fruity and spicy. Top.

  38. tribe scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Nice tasty sherry annoying standard. Always works. I hope that the new bottlings will still be cold-filtered, although it shouldn't be on it anymore ... Who knows what will happen to dronach now
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  39. Don Cassi scored this whisky 78 points Expert Senior

    Quite sweet on the nose with honey and sherry fruits. In addition, green and yellow apples and a great note of vanilla. Fruity aroma, but nowhere near as complex as its older brothers.

    Slightly peppery in the mouth, further fruity and also a little bit spicy. Unfortunately also a little watery and out of round.

    The finish is typical Glendronach: fruity, spicy with fine, bitter aromas. At 12 years of age, however, it was still relatively short and mild. But you can already taste where it goes.
    Length: 4/10

    Nice entry into the Glendronach range with the classic distillery character. Maybe a bit too simple compared to other 12 year olds.

    Grade: 2

  40. Apikalov scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  41. dimitrios scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

  42. Armiil scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    I was happy to finally get my hands on Glendronach 12, because of its limited availability and interesting cask combination.

    Quite a rich nose with top notes of fresh fruits; cherries, apples, strawberries, and a little bit of citrus. Vanilla and chocolate spice things up creating a beautifully deserty aroma. And if my senses aren't tricking me, I get even a hint of coffee and toasted marshmallow in there. Mouthfeel is warm and creamy. The peaty finish, which I initially thought to be smoke, pleasantly surprises me.

    Very laid-back and good quality whisky. 85 points.

  43. riegerjonas scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    2020-12-10
    • Nose
      dark fruits, light vanilla
    • Taste
      strong oak, notes of sherry

  44. hafssol scored this whisky 75 points Expert Junior

    I had a very good approach with this one. Rich and fruity nose and quite sweet taste.
    While going deep into it, it revealed a bit flat, especially for the sweet sherry notes. Not bad at all, but you can find something better for a similar price.

  45. Rody024 scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Awesome companion to a lovely cheese platter!
    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      85 85

  46. McMoulis scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      85 85

  47. Gweddry scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      sherry, marzipan, dry wine, bourbon red apple and vanilla, yellow melon, then caramel, oak trace
    • Taste
      sherry, vanilla, toffee, sweet, milk chocolate, almonds, spices, wood, licorice, gooseberry
    • Finish
      long, very good, raisins, vanilla, almonds, sherry, red fruit, dry wine

  48. SimondeVette scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    An outstanding and balanced highland whisky
    • Nose
      Apricot, raisins, vanilla, sweet, winey
    • Taste
      Subtley spicy, sweet sherry, creamy, toffee, a bit of oak
    • Finish
      Spicy and soft

  49. snaotheus scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      80 80
      Sherry, fruity, very light touch of smoke, maybe some wood.
    • Taste
      82 82
      Spice, dark fruit, sherry,
    • Finish
      84 84
      Light, bright fruit. Vanilla, nuts.

  50. Balduin scored this whisky 87 points Newbie

    • Nose
      87 87
      Sherry, Sweetness, Spice, Vanilla
    • Taste
      88 88
      Sherry, Sweetness, Oily, Fruity, Spice
    • Finish
      86 86
      Dry Sherry, Nuts, Sweetness, Oak, Chocolate

  51. Mortimore scored this whisky 78 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      79 79
    • Taste
      78 78
    • Finish
      76 76

  52. Robinzon25 scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Viscous, sweet, tasty, sherry whisky. For those who love it sweeter. Against the background of BenRiach 12 yo, Sherry Wood, it looks much more interesting.
    • Nose
      Sugary, berry, caramel, with an echo of cotton candy.
    • Taste
      Sweet, with hints of strawberry, strawberry, burnt sugar and spices.
    • Finish
      Medium duration, spicy, with a strong sherry influence, with notes of dried fruit, milk chocolate, pepper and hazelnuts.

  53. Teomarg scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  54. martinbutterfly scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    ***
    ????: gold-amber,
    ????: warm, sweet sherry, fruit and chocolate, intense but without power, a little still feeling the young distillate. Although the sherry is very nice here, somewhere in the distance shows the bourbon atmosphere, but very gently,
    ????: nice sherry, unfortunately "watery" but nice chocolate, sweet, light, although it is quite ok, it flattens out quite quickly,
    ????: sweet and dry, not too long,
    *
    A sweet, almost acceptable sherrówka, if it had a bit more ABV it would be quite ok. Unfortunately, the lack of power hurts it a lot ...
    *
    ????: 3.5 / 10
    ????: 83/100

  55. Benjamin_Wang scored this whisky 84 points Member Senior

    2019 vintage. You can feel the youth ness off the 12yo, but it is balanced with some very fine oak. so the defects are covered by the flavour of the sherry. But you can still find the character of the distillery. Very good work!
    • Nose
      Not too strong, but fresh. Fruitness like apricot and plum. Some pineapple can water. A little acidity and alcoholic note. Very juicy, with apparent maltiness in the back, creamy vanilla also. The stewed fruits at the bottom of the cup. From time to time, oakiness shining through.
    • Taste
      Mid-sweet fruitness. In the middle, the maltiness and the creamy vanilla appear. The immatured menthol is well balanced by the maltiness. The body is oily and sticky. Then hazelnut appears. Some clove and cinnamon sharpness in the finish.
    • Finish
      Very dry oakiness coating my mouth, apricot sweetness, clove. Mid-long.

  56. mihata44 scored this whisky 82 points Newbie

    Soft, sweet, stored in sherry casks. Nice caramel colour.

  57. Vergacce scored this whisky 100 points Newbie

    Fantastic . I really enjoy drink this perfect single malt

  58. Jabarkas scored this whisky 70 points Member Senior

    Very "rum-like" whisky. Reminds me of Malecon for example. Though you can taste the malt in it. Not my favourite though.
    • Nose
      slightly stinky, caramel
    • Taste
      Sweetnes, bitterness, caramel, raisins in rum. And either it is an echo of the oak, or I feel some very very distant peat.
    • Finish
      Woodiness from the cask. Bitterness comes with it.

  59. struijlaartmarijn scored this whisky 84 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      84 84
      Raisins, caramel, vanilla, bit of dried apricot, dates, vanilla, fresh pear, honeydew melon, hazelnuts, hint of cinnamon, buttered toast
    • Taste
      84 84
      Sweet, dried fruits, confiture, milk chocolate, hazelnuts, honey, oak, cinnamon, candied lemon, puff pastry
    • Finish
      83 83
      Warm, long, nutty, spicy, nutmeg, orange

  60. claymore84 scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Tasted at "THE CONNOISSEUR’S TOUR" on 11-03-2019 at "Glendronach Distillery".

  61. keizerjos scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Usually, the WB valuation of entry whiskys is somewhat low - in my opinion, "experience" and snobbery play an important role. The Glendronach, however, gets what it deserves. Refined wood aromas, beautiful sherry sweet, an excellent whisky to get to know and to introduce people to uncomplicated, beautiful single malt. Come on, he could use a little more punch, 46 or 48 percent had more depth. There is a sulfur in the aftertaste that didn't necessarily have to be - but come on - three decades!

  62. Martin1965 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Sweet sherry, cherries, a hint of pears, the vanilla only comes after a long smell
    • Taste
      Sherry, cherry, very spicy
    • Finish
      Long, strong, nutty

      You should have tried it.

  63. vmp scored this whisky 88 points Member Junior

    Excellent whisky. Lots of sherry and dried fruits on the nose. Christmas cake, dried fruits, brown sugar and slight citrus on the palate.

  64. dongolzo81 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Blind tasting (2019 bottling)
    Nose: time is good for him to develop, incredibly sweet, vanilla, mountain peach, overripe red apple cocktail cherry, later also spices
    Mouth: sweetness, caramel, nougat, Nutella, fruit cake behind, mild, soft cake
    Finish: sweet and spicy, medium length, residual sugar in the espresso cup,
    Conclusion: I really like it, 88/100, PLV 100 points

  65. dongolzo81 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Blind tasting (2019 bottling)
    Nose: time is good for him to develop, incredibly sweet, vanilla, mountain peach, overripe red apple cocktail cherry, later also spices
    Mouth: sweetness, caramel, nougat, Nutella, fruit cake behind, mild, soft cake
    Finish: sweet and spicy, medium length, residual sugar in the espresso cup,
    Conclusion: I really like it, 88/100, PLV 100 points

  66. Collegiate scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Tasted in a series at a recent tasting night. Not a sherry bomb by any means, but some of the typical sherried notes are still there. Despite the NCF, pretty watered down and not too exciting. This is one case where you are much better off pursuing the 18yo, even if it costs significantly more.

  67. EvilAFI scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Great nose, body a bit thin and more menthol than I would like. My sample was from 2013 making this 17yr old.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Sherry, red fruits (fig, dates, strawberry), nice baking spice, menthol, creamy
    • Taste
      84 84
      Fruity and nicely integrated spice, strawberry, cherry lozenge, nice heat for 43%, a little thin.
    • Finish
      83 83
      Medium, the heat leaves quickly but a small spice remains. It dries with a menthol sweetness that remains (Vick’s cherry lozenges)

  68. LeChiffre scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    A beautiful malt with a clear sherry character and intense fruit sweetness. He is already complex for his age but somehow lacks that certain something. PLV good. I prefer the 18J and 21J.
    • Nose
      85 85
      Sherry; fruity-sweet (fully ripe fruit, raisins, dark fruits); Vanilla; candied sugar; spices; something oak
    • Taste
      84 84
      full and intense sweetness; Sherry clearly present; raisins; spices; as a harmonious counterpoise pleasant oak flavor; a touch of ginger
    • Finish
      84 84
      slightly dry; Sherry; slight sweetness; very spicy; the oak comes through; fine tart aromas of coffee

  69. Stanzeflasche scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    The sherry jumps in the face, both fruity and very dry, somewhat spicy. Grapes, dried apricots, but also red fruits, raspberries, plums, queen-claudes, papaya. Waxed wood and cherry. Homemade bread, eucalyptus. Some honeyed reflections. A very light smoke. In the mouth, always as much fruit, always as much sherry, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, strawberries, with a touch of blood. Very long finish, on caramel and earth, which draws on wine. Charcoal shade. Muscat grape. Wet undergrowth.

    https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/05/glendronach-12-yo-original-43-original.html
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  70. Wolv scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
      raisins, figs, cassis, nuts, chocolate, nougat, toffee, vanilla, caramel, fruit cake, tangerines, marzipan, cinnamon, nutmeg
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      82 82

  71. bartekfm scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    The best sherry twelve years old whisky available. Deeply showing a range of dried fruits, quite strong on the tongue and palate, lasting and sweet finish. Totally recommended, fresh whisky enthusiast might use it as a sherry-entry.

  72. ffmdino did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    blind tasting
    fresh at the beginning is bitter and woody towards the end
    solid malt, challenging
    • Nose
      some malt (dark beer) will be more, sweetness, sherry, vanilla will be more, cereals, biscuits (bisquit), slightly peanut
      later flowery, liquorice, light fruit (banana?), oak, floury apple
    • Taste
      full and round on the palate
      tidy wood / oak (has been stored for a long time), bitter chocolate, tart, spicy,
    • Finish
      medium long
      slightly oak, very bitter,

  73. gerardvw scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
      Sherry, Nutty
    • Taste
      85 85
      Sherry, sweat
    • Finish
      84 84

  74. Tommyknocker scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    What an incredibly good, round, honey-sweet and sherry-intensive standard! Great work!

  75. Issie did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Wow fruits without end. Strawberries, blackberries, apples, a little cinnamon, some earth, strong sweetness
    • Taste
      Continue sweetness and fruits, red and green apples, raspberries, blackberries, currants and also a pleasant spice
    • Finish
      Medium to long. The fruits with the spice are a great combination.

  76. Albaron scored this whisky 84 points Specialist

    fresh, slightly bitter, tart, oily, very harmonious. A light summer whisky, ex-bourbon matured, probably a bit older, over 12 years

    Notes were made during a blind tasting
    • Nose
      overripe banana, grapes, sweet clover honey, sour oil, creamy vanilla, cereal flour, soft
    • Taste
      Tartar oil, milled baked grain (breadcrumbs), soft malt, vanilla, spice, grapes
    • Finish
      soft, slightly bitter malt, oily, tart spicy, light tannins

  77. Lebenswassertester scored this whisky 87 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      delicate sherry notes, lots of vanilla, dried fruit and chocolate,
      light cinnamon and cloves flavors
    • Taste
      beautiful composition of sweetness and acidity
    • Finish
      slightly dry, mid-length great sherry flavor

  78. WhiskyBjorn83 scored this whisky 77 points Expert Senior

    23-12-2016
    • Nose
      75 75
      toffee, nuts
    • Taste
      78 78
      sherry, honey, oak
    • Finish
      75 75
      soft with hits of oak, sherry

  79. Dr.Nose scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    The nose is round and supple, features vanilla and fine sherrytones, but also slightly smoky. The taste is soft and sweet, such as vanilla and sherry, a small pepper and something smoky. In the medium pleasant aftertaste something pepper and light wood tones with the sweetness of vanilla.Notes from internet.

  80. jankes scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  81. AdelphosHume scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Unlike some other younger, sherry-heavy whiskies I've tried, this one was easy to enjoy pretty quickly. The first glass took about 10-15 minutes after pouring to settle down, but every glass over the successive days thereafter was pretty much ready within a few minutes after pouring. I really enjoyed it, and I think it's a great example of a younger sherry-heavy whisky that shows solid maturation. For what it's worth, I recommend it!
    • Nose
      Rich red fruits (cherries and raspberries) and dried fruits (prunes, figs, papaya), candied orange peels, a touch of raisins and leather, brown sugar and soft toasted oak, sweet baking spices (coriander, powdered ginger, and cinnamon), and some dusty dry-herbal note (licorice and ginseng root).
    • Taste
      Toasted oak, butterscotch and malt, dried fruits (raisins and dates), red fruits (cherries and raspberries), cinnamon with a touch of brown sugar added, candied orange peel, and ginger and brown sugar black tea. 
    • Finish
      Cocoa, bitter-sweet herbal (licorice and ginseng pastels), dark coffee, and orange peel and oak and sherry tannins. 

  82. Lord Octomore scored this whisky 86 points Specialist

    Very sweet on the nose, fruity vanilla. Oaky, but sweetness dominates. Balanced upon arrival, taking a turn toward dry wood in the finish. Excellent value for money.
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      83 83

  83. namnug scored this whisky 80 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      Intense dried fruit, sherry character. Hints of vanilla and chocolate.
    • Taste
      Oily and thick body. Intense sherry dried fruit sweetness. 
    • Finish
      Moderate

  84. Rien scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  85. ErrHaBe scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    A medium heavy spicy whisky, in which the dark notes dominate like dark fruits and wood, not too complex, but not boring either.
    • Nose
      Notes from a blind tasting: Dark fruits in alcohol, pineapple, orange peel, cinnamon and clove, wet leather, malt sugar, forest honey, sherry keg. Spicy, warming, dark. Medium heavy, harmonic, not too complex nose, more barrel-heavy, dark notes dominate
    • Taste
      Honey sweetness, well integrated, tingling alcohol, caramelized malt sugar, pickled fruits, wet saddle leather, spicy and warm.
      Oily mouthfeel, marked salivation, slightly astringent, but harmonious.
    • Finish
      Medium. Moist cedar wood, pickled dark fruits, fine-sour chocolate, light alcohol, spicy, warm and medium heavy,
      Harmonious, slightly barrely, oily, dark and slightly bitter.

  86. Lorion scored this whisky 77 points Expert Senior

    Tasty and uncomplicated. (Bottled 2016)
    • Nose
      Nice, nutty sherry nose. Sweet. Fruit. Some honey and oak.
    • Taste
      Warm, sweet, juicy. Oak comes through after a few moments.
    • Finish
      Medium long, fruity and sweet.

  87. Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    A heavy, massive whisky with a strong spiciness, which is very idiosyncratic. The nose pretends to be a light candy, in the mouth it is then strong and you have to chew the whisky almost. However, the oak spice kills the aroma.
    • Nose
      mild honey, bright fruits, pear, malt, wood chips, sweet, spicy, nutmeg, cumin and some solvent in the background.
    • Taste
      strong, oak, black pepper, dark chocolate, dense and voluminous
    • Finish
      Bitterness, oak, malt, slightly astringent, some mint.

  88. malthead-1984 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  89. malthead-1984 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    a full and round malt that is quite complex, soft and round, also brings some darker aromas but is not killed, the finish is then rather dry.
    • Nose
      Fruit, Honey, Dried Fruit, Wood / Wort, Earth ... Herbs, Ethereal,
      first full fruits not completely dark, like mirabelles and grapes, later darkening, the slightly earthy woody spice is always present and is carried by the forest honey, sometimes more times less. In between a few vanilla and citrus flavors shine through like limes, behind are still a few herb notes
    • Taste
      fruity, spicy, sweetish, vanilla, astringent, quite full flavor that brings dark fruity spiciness from the barrel, but still sweet and creamy remains, a little custard was stirred somewhere.
    • Finish
      medium-long, spicy, bitter, dried fruits, herbs The finish is then rather adstringend and characterized by the spice, but at the end everything is fruity and sweeter here.

  90. Noface83 scored this whisky 82 points Specialist

    Nose: dirty sherry, raisins, plums, a touch of old cellar, fluffy dough with vanilla, lemon, malty sweetness, light alcohol, white pepper Taste: beautiful sherry sweetness with raisins and glucose, lots of vanilla, peppery spiciness and some anise, bitter old wood but also a bit metallic
    Conclusion: quite classic whisky with sherry ripening which, despite a lot of wood, still shows youth, delicious and although slightly alcoholic very creamy and tasty, simple but not boring and makes you want more.
    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      78 78

  91. McKen scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      From the very start the sweetness is what hits you. A fruity sweetness, that is reminiscent of some sort of fruit liquor or fruit cake. With apricot as protagonist. This is followed by some Oloroso notes serving a vinous aroma. The nose ends sweet as well with hints of milk chocolate.
    • Taste
      The fruitiness hasn't gone far. Raisins, cranberries and orange zest set the tone for this dram. Some peppery and woody balance out the delicate floral taste of apricot blossom and coffee blossom.
    • Finish
      The finish os slightly grassy and woody, bringing to mind some ginseng and nutmeg

  92. Crann feàrna scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      89 89

  93. Paszko scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    Very equal whisky (although the smell is the greatest advantage), sherry accents definitely in the foreground at every step. Favorite among sherry bombs in that price range below 200 PLN (especially that closer to 150). Definitely worth recommending for those looking for a good introduction into the intense flavors of red fruits.
    • Nose
      intense mix of sweetness - vanilla, honey, sherry and delicacies
    • Taste
      sherry in the foreground, ginger, oak barrel, even more roots, even more sweets - malt and plum jam
    • Finish
      long, sweetness gives way to dark chocolate, but at the same time it's creamy and smooth

  94. Paszko scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  95. Dyno scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  96. RR60 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      88 88

  97. boy_genius_ck scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    briny, rich sherry, dark fruits, my
    qualm with this is that it fades quite fast and the underlying result is not as
    clean. some people compare this with the 18 allardice
    (i
    can see their point) but unlike the 18 that can nose for hours, has clean,
    elegant and complexity underneath. this one, after it fades is just another sherried
    dram, good though but still rough. still, considering the price, i’d
    take this over the new watered down macallans
    any day.

  98. Gentleman77 scored this whisky 75 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      75 75
    • Finish
      70 70

  99. baldandbeardy scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      82 82

  100. lachaineduwhisky did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    The highlight of this whisky is its nose: quite rich in sherry, dried fruit, honey, chocolate, without the total volume is not insane either. On the palate, nice, but more classic, almost cliché of Speyside (we are yet in the Highlands, but not far!), With a nice complementarity between sweetness and spices. It would have been more interesting at 46%, I think.

    Enthusiasm 3/5

  101. Oloroso-Butt did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  102. WhiskyLovingPianist scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    N: Definitely the younger of the pair focusing on vanilla sponge, walnut cake, sugar syrup and passion fruits. This could pass for a youngish grain, given the simple sugars [Port Dundas #9452 for example].
    T: Young-to-youthful with an indistinct tastiness, or a tasty indistinctness if you prefer - simple stuff yet really well made. Revisited: same again, this time a little more fruity, but then again it’s somewhat this-and-that.
    F: Taste that highly-engineered, fast-yielding, blow-dried, wood-driven finish - namely vanilla oak with a soft chew.
    C: Yeah, it's good, very tasty but uneventful. Glendronach’s policy to switch from bourbon to sherry in the late ’90's maybe showing yet i only tried this once and that was a few years back, scoring it in the low 80’s. I believe Glendronach have switched back to sherry casks exclusively of late. Whether there’s any bourbon cask influence here or not, there’s plenty of modern 'tech' which makes it flawless though it only scores a C-

    Full report HERE.

  103. 11insomnium scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Nosing: seasoning, oak, dark, ripe fruits, flowery heather, sweetness with sherry

    Tasting: Spicy, sweet, full, fruity, sherry

    With water: Milder, lighter

  104. ApricotOne scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      82 82

  105. Captain.Islay scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    A good daily dram, even for beginners, has a lot to discover
    • Nose
      Creamy, sherry, vanilla, vanilla crisp, white chocolate, oak, coconut, fresh banana
    • Taste
      White pepper, moderately sweet, oak, buttery, vanilla
    • Finish
      Short-medium length, Spicy, Drying

  106. KOQ24 scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    Nose:
    -richly sweet, Spices,Oloroso Sherry,Caramel,Milk Chocolate,nutty,Toffee,Pears,Cinnamon,Oak,Vanilla

    Taste:
    -nutty,Sherry,Milk Chocolate,Oak,Plums,Ginger,Caramel,Vanilla,Raisins,Mild bitterness

    Finish:
    -medium to long,with a strong Alcohol note

    O:
    Very affordable and complex heavily-sherried Malt.
    • Nose
      95 95
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      60 60

  107. Markie81 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      83 83

  108. Oldie61 did not rate this whisky Member Junior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  109. Lady Dram did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  110. vojt466 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    *THUMBS UP*
    • Nose
      Hezká plná ovocně-sladká vůně - sherry, štrůdl, hrozinky, hnědý cukr, pomeranče přelité čokoládou, jemná skořice
    • Taste
      V základu suché, po chvilce lehce kyselkavé a příjemně kořenité - rozinky, citrusy, pomeranče, zelená jablka, kakao, karamel, čokoláda, skořice. Plná, krémová chuť s probleskujícím ovocem.
    • Finish
      V dozvuku rozinky, dřevitost, čokoláda, káva, kakao, opečený toast a opět jemné koření - středně dlouhý

  111. McKen scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    85/100
    • Nose
      Sweet lord! From the very start I can smell some oranges and milk chocolate. Sweet but also fruity. Also a strong vanilla note reaches the surface. It brings back the memory of freshly baked hotel cake.
    • Taste
      Sweet again. Chocolate and vanilla comes to the mind immediately. Creamy and full mouth feel. Custard is present as well. In the back there is an oaky note from the Oloroso cask.
    • Finish
      Medium and dry finish. At the very end you get a nutty character.

  112. PeterCr scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    Very good dram for a 12yo and good value for money. Typical sherry notes in nose and taste. Lacks some complexity to score even higher.

    Score = 84pts
    • Nose
      Dried fruits (PX sherry comes through), sweet with some vanilla and spices as well. Little bit one-dimensional but still appealing. Chocolat with some hints of orange.
    • Taste
      Sweet, nice texture (creamy), dried fruits, cloves and some vanilla in the finish.
    • Finish
      Sweet finish with some raisin and caramel in the end. Some minor spicy notes but sweetness rules in the finish. Medium long and appealing. For a 12yo quite nice!

  113. Arno Pelgrim scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      82 82

  114. Andytka3 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    N- Sweet and frizzy white grape at first, follow by heavy clove and thick vanilla. Salted plum add to the pack. Firm and rich.

    P- Creamy liquid with sherried dry mouthfeel. Raisin, fig coated with brandy. Hints of alluring kippery.

    F- Smooth and long finish. Broad flavours with dried fruits soaked in brandy and chili spicy lingers..
    — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      89 89

  115. maltaholic scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    Smells very much of Sherry, not very sweet, but rather spicy. Almost reminds me of the Tawny Port. Flavor also spicy, cloves, grapes, ... gradually the oak, a little vanilla. He may need some more time ... Flavor also spicy, cloves, grapes, ... gradually the oak, a little vanilla. He may need some more time ... The note is a bit more pleasant, but the taste dominates the carnation, which I do not like in whisky. Overall, a good malt, especially for the price.

  116. Waternish scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Lovely selected sherry casks for a reasonable price.

  117. J23 did not rate this whisky Expert Junior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      82 82

  118. mer1973 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  119. pianoman scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Sherry, orange, apple. Warming.
    • Taste
      Orange mit Sherry. Nussbutter. Karamell.

  120. Valle089 scored this whisky 84 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      a lot of sherry, raisins and cherry jam, wheat and orange peel
    • Taste
      Syrupy sweet, oak, dry
    • Finish
      moderately long and again very sweet followed by bitterness as by very dark chocolate and coffee, in addition oak

  121. Dre73 scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Whisky where the sherry influences are unmistakable. Nice fruity taste with sweet notes. With a few drops of water, the whisky can be made a little firmer / pepperier if desired.
    Nice finish too, great dram for this money.
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  122. Dre73 scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Whisky with obvious sherry influences. Has a full and smooth taste, after adding water it gets a more solid character and increases the length of the finish.
    • Nose
      Red fruit, raisins, honey, chocolate. Later also citrus, orange, toffee, vanilla. And a hint of hay
    • Taste
      Red fruit, honey, chocolate. Soft, full. Orange. With a few drops of water a (slight) pepperiness now comes through.
    • Finish
      Very light peppery, medium-long, honey, chocolate. With water: finish is even more peppery, and a lot longer!

  123. Raymon_psv scored this whisky 92 points Member Senior

    A very nice whisky if you like sherry whisky. Nice and fruity! Plus, I think the design of the bottle is also very beautiful.
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      93 93
    • Finish
      95 95

  124. OnkelBiff scored this whisky 82 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      82 82

  125. pelle86 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      87 87

  126. Rozenbankje scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      81 81

  127. Hobbit did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    wonderfully sweet, tasty and fruity Sherrydram, without edges but good to drink, 46% would have done him good, anyway: absolute PLV cracker
    • Nose
      Sherry !, Sweet, dark fruit jam, blackberries, nuts, currants, oranges, sweet fruit compote with vanilla sauce, no alcohol, barely oak, sweetened and caramelized
    • Taste
      Oranges, light bitterness, latte, sweetness, sherry, getting drier, no alcohol noticeable, very mild, a bit weak,
    • Finish
      Medium long finish, with some coffee, little oak, milk chocolate, lasting sweetness and nuts

  128. Lichtalb scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    Nose: At first a bit harsh due to the wood and sherry notes (allow the whisky in the glass to breathe a little and this impression is softened), pear, citrus fruits (orange), dry
    Taste: full-bodied oak taste, beautiful sweetness, delicate bitter chocolate, raisins
    Finish: medium in length, the tannins of the oak occupy the mouth for a long time, typical sherry whisky with dark fruit

  129. Dikzie.. scored this whisky 87 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      86 86

  130. Crann feàrna scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Sherry bomb at 43% and 12yo. Wonderful stuff. This is the standard expression! And with such quality it tempts to buy other Glendronachs. Buy now.
    • Nose
      w/o water - dark, conserved fruit. Sweet dough. Simmered pears.
      w/ water - lighter, sweet fruit. savoury herbs (sage).
    • Taste
      w/o water - sweet, spicy arrival. Covers the tongue. Sherry-wine and canned fruit development.
      w/ water - spicy arrival. Sweet fruit development.
    • Finish
      w/o water - lightly dry fruit finish, medium-long.
      w/ water - savoury, spicy, warm finsih. Long.

  131. domani scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    A good single malt that offers a lot in this price range - 08.02.2016
    • Nose
      Sherry, orange, sweet ripe fruits, plums, blackberries, raisins, vanilla
    • Taste
      Pleasantly sweet with the sherry barrel typical fruit flavors, pickled plums, beautiful spicy, slightly dry
    • Finish
      medium

  132. skratte scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      78 78

  133. skratte scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    not very complex, easy drinking, not exciting but a good dram 4/5
    • Nose
      sharp, fruity spiciness, oak, leather, mocha, with hints vanilla and cocoa
    • Taste
      softer than expected, smooth sweet, sherry, oak, hints of berries, mocha, vanilla
    • Finish
      long, dry, lots of sherry, oak, pepper

  134. PeterCr scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    Nice balance between sweet and spicy. Medium complexity which is not too bad for this 12yo. Sherry is clearly there.

    Score = 84pts
    • Nose
      Medium impact on the nose. Fruity (lost of dried fruits, honey), some mild spices (nutmeg, pepper), wood.
    • Taste
      Full bodied (thick tears), smooth sweet (raisins some honey) attack followed by some spices (pepper, vanilla) and oak.
    • Finish
      Medium long. Ends medium dry with some sweetness (honey, caramel, even some liquorice).

  135. hfos scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  136. Dalm did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    Aroma: sweet, strong sherry, spices, oak, ginger, vanilla
    Taste: Sherry, dark fruits, some oak
    Finish: Medium long, weak, slightly bitter

  137. Opeth83 scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    2016 VERSION
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      80 80

  138. Elandi did not rate this whisky Member Senior

    Very cool.
    • Nose
      very cute. Sherry. soft. enjoyable.
    • Taste
      Super sweet. Creamy. But powerful. Lots of sherry
    • Finish
      Long. Persistently sweet.

  139. Maltbehr64 scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  140. sUnRuLeR scored this whisky 84 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  141. Ciro scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  142. Rafo scored this whisky 82 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      81 81

  143. Maczet scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      87 87

  144. malthead-sven scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    great 12-year-old sherry whisky, the sweetness in the aroma stands out, with elegant design and good price
    • Nose
      supple sweetness, fruity sherry, honey, raisins, ripe, juicy pear, hazelnuts, a little vanilla
    • Taste
      mild spicy, tingling sweet, more sweet than dry
    • Finish
      very soft and flattering, slightly warming, medium long

  145. Shane_IL scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Quite nice, felt a little unbalanced, still good quality.
    • Nose
      Stewed plums. Brandy. Brasil nuts. Mahogany. Light paprika. Nutmeg. Red fruits. Bit of floral with time. 
    • Taste
      Dry wood. Raisins. Prunes. Macadamia. Burned pecans. 
    • Finish
      Medium. Espresso. Bitter tannins. Bit of sweet figgy notes. 

  146. lupowolf63 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      83 83

  147. Agrajag scored this whisky 80 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      79 79
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      80 80

  148. MadScientist scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  149. Archer scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    He is relatively round, the 12er. But somehow it lacks the certain something. Average malt.
    • Nose
      Sweet vanilla. Ripe red grapes. Cinnamon.
    • Taste
      Full mouthfeel. Nutty with hints of oak. Subtle fruit note.
    • Finish
      Medium long with seasoning.

  150. Kaltduscher scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Sherry nose. Sour cherries. Red fruit jelly. Apples. Pears. Vanilla. Malt. Black pepper. In the background herbs.
    • Taste
      Lovely. Honey. Creamy. Pears. Cherries. Herbal notes. Apple Cake. Malt.
    • Finish
      Lovely. Honey. Creamy. Pears. Cherries. Herbal notes. Apple Cake. Malt.

  151. Robert Parker scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      Raisins, chocolate, ripe, cinnamon, Christmas spices, distinct sweetness
    • Taste
      Kako, raisins and dark fruits, tangerines + Christmas spices, caramel - vanilla - creamy
    • Finish
      medium and warm, pleasant

  152. squaadgras scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  153. joho did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    The 2013 version is actualy 18 years old

    http://wordsofwhisky.com/glendronach-is-a-lot-older-than-the-label-says/ 

  154. Archer scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      78 78

  155. hettrum scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      81 81

  156. tobihb scored this whisky 84 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      81 81
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      84 84

  157. JohannesB scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    I particularly like the fact that the impression of coffee from light milk coffee to espresso is built up and developed over the entire drinking experience.
    A very nice introduction to the sherry world of GlenDronach and definitely miles more complex and intense than the Hielan.
    • Nose
      Sweet dried fruits, dates, figs, red grapes and sweet malt. Then strengthen orange marmalade and fine roasted aromas, like a light coffee with a dash of milk. The oak of the European sherry barrels carries the flavors along with the welcome drink strength of 43%.
    • Taste
      Sweet, soft and creamy - the alcohol is well integrated and only brings some heat to the esophagus. Honey, sherry fruits, milk chocolate, the orange marmalade now tends to apricot strawberry. The oak is also there, the coffee is now made from stronger beans and served without milk.
    • Finish
      Surprisingly spicy and dry. Mixed nuts, espresso and distant raisins. Then some pepper and cream caramel. The sweetness wrestles with the spice and no impression wins the upper hand permanently.

  158. Banshieee scored this whisky 90 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      92 92

  159. zinaf scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    I think the most amazing thing about this whisky is the very dynamic finish. 

    The nose gets an interesting twist with the water, but the bitter edge and more pepper tips over the balance of the palate.

    The notes are from LH30406 2014/05/13 14:17 bottle
    • Nose
      A bit prickly on the nose. Immediately sweet with prunes and raisins and dried figs. Also ripe cherries. Whiff of wood smoke. Sugar syrup. Just a hint of saw dust speaks of the oak.

      Water: cherry pie; With time - lovely cappuccino note; milk chocolate; the dried fruits are still there. Lovely.
    • Taste
      Sweet arrival, drying in the middle. Typical Christmas cake spices with a lovely dried fruit sweetness.
      Water - bitter oranges and more oak and pepper
    • Finish
      Sweet, dry fruits, nutmeg and clove, then bursts into fruit sweetness and goes into very balanced wood dryness. The sherry influence lingers on.

  160. markkerr02 scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    http://smad.se/provningar/Provning%2092%20BenRiach%20och%20GlenDronach.html Test 092: BenRiach and GlenDronach with Alistair Walker - 090822
    The whisky tested: Glass 1 BenRiach 20Y, 43%; 739 kr 17 points
    Glass 2 BenRiach 21Y Authenticus, 46%; 990 kr 51 points
    Glass 3 BenRiach 12 Peated / Pedro Ximenez Finish, 46%; 579 kr 44 points
    Glass 4 GlenDronach 12Y, 43%; 399 kr 4 points
    Glass 5 GlenDronach 15Y, 46%; 529 kr 110 points
    Glass 6 GlenDronach 18Y, 46%; 689 kr 98 points
    Glass 7 BenRiach 31Y / 1978 Gaja Barolo, cask 4414, 51.2%; about 2000 kr 154 points
    Testimonials Per Eriksson GlenDronach 12Y, 43%
    Scent: Very sweet, young, light sherryton, vanilla
    Taste: Sweet, sherry, light oak, spices
    Aftertaste: Sherry, light oak, raisins
    Score: 81 Testimonials Bernt Sjödin GlenDronach 12Y, 43%
    Color: Light amber
    Scent: Aning young, a little raisins and small vanilla tones
    Taste: Russin, dried fruit, sweet sweetie, plum chocolate tin, youthfulness
    Aftertaste: Medium with chocolate tones - milk chocolate, sweet mats, raisins
    Score: 81

  161. Paulski88 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      80 80

  162. Laugenbretzel scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      82 82

  163. Ciro scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      82 82

  164. whiskeyjedi scored this whisky 80 points Member Senior

    Glendronach Original (12 year old)
    Tasted 2015-04-30 @ RedRock Bremen:
    Nosing: dark chocolate, warm winter fruits, clear sherry Taste: full-bodied with a lot of fire, spicy, then sweet sweet red wine as a long finish

    - good, 80

  165. tobihb scored this whisky 84 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      81 81

  166. Rom did not rate this whisky Expert Junior

    Nose powerfully sherry, dried fruits of all kinds. Mouth very sweet and vinous, nutty. Very easy to drink. Good.

  167. ARMINUS scored this whisky 78 points Member Senior

    I'm not a fan of this Glendronachs. Too one-dimensional towards sherry.
    • Nose
      Dominant, boisterous sherry, sulfurized raisins, brown sugar drizzled with maggi. In the background a hint of vanilla and oak.
    • Taste
      Traces of ripe, red grapes, too much sherry, too much tannins. Aqueous.
    • Finish
      Medium long, neutral bitter, otherwise disappointing little.

  168. Springmarie scored this whisky 89 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      90 90

  169. Goethe scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    A younger relatively balanced Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry influenced Highlander. 

    Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
    • Nose
      Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry balanced on the arrival. Honey, vanilla, rasins and prunes.
    • Taste
      Sweet and fruity oloroso sherry, red dried fruits, oak.
    • Finish
      Dark chocolate, spicy, leather, soaked scones way in the back.

  170. Bishlouk scored this whisky 76 points Connoisseur

    Sherry is not very present, I think. Out of there, this whisky is frankly not great, and looks like nothing 'genuine'. Very disappointing, and dispensable.
    • Nose
      Chemical caramel, wet malt, and pungent acidity.
    • Taste
      Aqueous impression, the mouth is soft. A bitterness of apple peel, and acid citrus fruits. Industrial honey.
    • Finish
      A little spicy kick, accompanied by bitterness, then nothing ... Arf ^^

  171. pEpp0 scored this whisky 81 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      79 79
    • Taste
      78 78
    • Finish
      81 81

  172. usky scored this whisky 80 points Member Junior

    • Nose
      Honey,
      floral, spicy fruit, oak.
    • Taste
      Slight smoke, slight sweetness, cinnamon spiciness, sherry dryness, cocao.
    • Finish
      Cocao, sugar sweetness, medicinal, dry.

  173. fradin11 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      83 83

  174. hartist scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    A must for the price. But of course not all the complexity of top quality malts. In fact a good start for anyone who wants to start progressing in the wonderful world of whisky.
    • Nose
      Nice mixture of malted and sherryed notes, hot pastries and orange jams.
    • Taste
      Rich and thick with honey, orange and yellow fruit jam, some chocolate and some exotic spices.
    • Finish
      Long and strong; we find all the components of the mouth.

  175. Glenfarclas1887 scored this whisky 81 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      78 78
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      78 78

  176. Whisky_Wolf scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      80 80

  177. p4blo scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Glendronach is one of my fav distilleries, this core range expression is great value for money and a good everyday whisky.
    • Nose
      Just what I like from GD - cherries, raisins, chocolate, toffee and more cherries. Some spices kick in too - cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. Lovely.
    • Taste
      Sweet, filled with dark fruits and tons of oak. Spices are there too to contribute to the complexity.
    • Finish
      Medium length, dry, wood and spices take over. Cherries are there too, obviously, but rather in the background of what comes from the wood itself.

  178. sicco scored this whisky 90 points Member Senior

    Lovely as all Glendronachs I've tasted. In my opinion this 12 yr Original is the logical thing between the 8 yr Octarine and the 15 yr Revival. A bit darker than the Octarine, but lighter than the Revival. Lovely on the nose, chocolate, toffee, raisins, sherry. Great body, silky and smooth, sweet, but not too sweet. and nice long, warm finish. Another musthave.
    • Nose
      92 92
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      91 91

  179. Corso_theRed scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Finally managed to try this. At this price point, it is well worth a
    visit by lovers of sherried whisky. Easy-drinking, as the palate is
    certainly the highlight here. Due to the gap in production, bottlings
    prior to 2014 are certainly much older than 12 years, so check your
    local stores.
    • Nose
      Initially sharp. The astringency does not come from the alcohol, but
      rather due to oak spice and sherry. Brighter, zestier fruits, compared
      to the older standard bottling. Not sweet at all. Lemon drops, bees wax,
      dry sherry. With some air and a drop of water prunes and figs are
      emerging.
    • Taste
      Full bodied oakiness and quite Christmas cakey. Still not as sweet as
      the Revival or the Parliament, yet typically Glendronach! Menthol,
      bitter chocolate, raisins.
    • Finish
      Medium-long. Pretty standard for a sherried Highlander. Moderately
      tannic and a little licorice coat the tongue for a minute or two.

  180. Murmelkasten scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      79 79

  181. Georges scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      82 82

  182. Georges scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Vanilla, caramel, fruity (pears, oranges), toffee, nuts
    • Taste
      Soft, sweet, sherry, creamy, honey, oak
    • Finish
      Long, spicy, nuts

  183. Cipidos scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      79 79

  184. Magnus Hillman scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    This is a great whisky, maybe the most affordable I have ever had. This is a typical house whisky, an everyday dram that is just as good as many of the more expensive whiskies.

    (Rating interval 85-88)
    • Nose
      Wonderful spiciness, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, butterscotch, caramel, creme brûlée, fresh mocca and leather.
    • Taste
      full-bodied, honey coated raisins, dates, complex vanilla, vanillin and bitter vanilla tea, oak and a hint of pepper mint far back.
    • Finish
      Long, sweet and spicy. Sherry spices, christmas cake, allspice and bitter wood.

  185. Achany scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      84 84

  186. John Barleycorn scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      89 89

  187. Maltm8 did not rate this whisky Member Senior

    This is some serious bang for your buck whisky. And that is no coincidence. The distillery was mothballed from 1996-2002 (May 14th). Which makes the whisky in this single malt at least five years older then the label states!

    Please keep in mind these older bottling a are about to disappear: from May 14th 2014 the 12yo might contain 12 year whisky again. Which doesn't necessarily mean it will go downhill: age is not the same as maturation. I guess time will tell us.

  188. Roelv scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    Bang for your buck whisky. paid 29 euro for a 1L bottle.
    Not very complex but enjoyable
    • Nose
      Red berries, Chocolat, Hazelnut, vanilla, hint of sulfer
    • Taste
      sweet red berries, vanilla, Hazelnut, Milk chocolat, a bit creamy.
    • Finish
      medium long finish, again sweet red berries , ends in hazelnut and milk chocolat

  189. Koning did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    Rich and complex for its age, but also quite astringent
    • Nose
      Obviously sherry-influenced. Also forest berries, milk chocolate,vanilla, and slightly smoky
    • Taste
      Both firm and creamy. Full mouth feel. Sherry, raisins, woody, a bit of orange. Unfortunely becomes astringent soon(tannins)
    • Finish
      Relatively long and drying. Bitter tea, raisins, nutty

  190. Chemist scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Tasting video by Horst Lüning
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMF7jS-kmg

  191. ThS scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    A pretty good whisky but not very exciting.
    LF 11158
    • Nose
      Fruity Sherry, balanced on summer fruits (peach, apricot). Hot wax. Old wood. Hint of vanilla and flowers. Harmonious and pleasant.
    • Taste
      Medium body. Medium fat. A little dry. Lack a bit of scale and stuff. The woods dominate.
    • Finish
      On the fruity notes of sherry.
      Suitable length.
      Retro-olfaction on the old wood.

  192. ThS scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  193. Gearmailteach scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Always great. Intense, hard, worth every penny. An excellent entry into Glendronach's core range.
    • Nose
      Dark sherry, high-ripe pear, behind it warm custard. In between, always ginger.
    • Taste
      Spiced wine, red berries, some oak and vanilla. Roasted coffee on the palate.
    • Finish
      Long and warm, lots of spice and dry sweetness.

  194. mister glenfarclas scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    Can´t really put it in words but there is something about this whisky that disturbs me. The best way to describe would be to say, that the sweetness and the sherry aromas appear a little too artificial to me. I think Glendronach wanted too much here. It is not as well balanced as most other GDs are.

    But apart from the 12yo I´m a big Glendronach Fan. I would prefer the 8yo Octarine over the 12yo.
    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      79 79
    • Finish
      79 79

  195. Fable scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      86 86

  196. Suriname scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  197. Scotch4ever scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    Nice drum for a fair price. Rich nose. 
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      79 79

  198. granella2003 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    Refined in the best barrels Pedro Ximinez & Oloroso sherry. Unfiltered cold. Natural Color. eye, amber and reddish gold. Sweet on the nose, with hints of vanilla and hints of ginger. Are also recognizable sensations reminiscent of spiced wine and pear. palate Rich, creamy, smooth and warm. Evident sweetness given by the oak barrels and sherry. This whisky fills the mouth, giving hints reminiscent of raisins and dried fruit. Final Spicy, medium length with a dry finish.

  199. granella2003 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  200. Ikkakumon scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    This basic Glendronach will make a digestif of choice.
    • Nose
      Oak, sherry, oak, vanilla, caramel, oranges.
    • Taste
      Sweetness, caramel, vanilla, sherry influence, oak, fruity notes (oranges, red fruits).
    • Finish
      Quite long and dry, with peppery notes.

  201. drkrylov scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      80 80

  202. drkrylov scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    A very enjoyable whisky, but somewhat lacking in liveliness.
    • Nose
      Heather. Vanilla. Scented cream toffee. Lots of bourbon.
    • Taste
      Silky smooth. Clean, creamy. Shortbread.
    • Finish
      Crisp, with balancing nutty dryness from winey sherry notes.

  203. Furtia scored this whisky 79 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      76 76
    • Taste
      79 79
    • Finish
      80 80

  204. Jonkers scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    The promises made by the nose become fullfilled in the taste. Too bad the finish remains slightly behind.
    • Nose
      Wood (oak). Very malty and lots of vanill;a. Some pineapple and organge. Chocolate and hints of butterscotch and raisins.
    • Taste
      Delicious sweet from the chocolate and oranges. Fresh but also warming.
    • Finish
      Ornages. Also hints of vanilla and some fruit candies. Rather short and dry.

  205. D3US scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    The finish is shorter than hoped for, but this is a very decent whisky. Good price-quality.
    • Nose
      Orange fruit, chocolate, malt. Vanilla sweetness, caramel. Light oak notes. Fudge, raisins and dates. 
    • Taste
      More tingly than the sweet nose would have predicted. Sweetness comes back soon, though, with chocolate and vanilla, nice fresh fruitiness. Dried orange.
    • Finish
      A slight bitter note prevents an overly sweet finish. Warming, with that orange fruit still hanging on. Good stuff. 

  206. granella2003 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    http://www.whisky-fox.de/glendronach-12-1l-p-1602.html
    • Nose
      Sweet, creamy, vanilla, hints of ginger, autumn fruits.
    • Taste
      Rich, creamy, silky-soft. Warm, much oak and sherry sweetness fills the mouth, raisins, soft fruits. Spicy with medium length and a dry finish.
    • Finish
      Long, full and firm, slightly nutty.

  207. granella2003 scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    http://www.drankgigant.nl/glendronach-12-year-1.html
    • Nose
      Sweet and creamy vanilla with hints of ginger, spices, wine and ripe pear.
    • Taste
      Creamy and silky texture with a rich, warm flavor of oak and sweet sherry. Full tones of raisins and soft fruits with hints of spice.
    • Finish
      A spicy and dry finish, medium length

  208. HunterRomario scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Sweet scent with fruity acidity.
    • Taste
      Overall, bitter, but at the same time a certain amount of glamor. The special, but certainly not bad.

  209. saintjimmy scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      walnuts, caramel, toffee and just a hint of orange.
    • Taste
      starting of soft with malt and vanilla. Leading to more complexity with red fruits and rose hip jam.
    • Finish
      vanilla and caramel fading slowly into a nice medium-long finish.

  210. QuarterCentury scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    A dense, heavily-sherried dram from a distillery now producing again

    after a six-year layoff. A malt best suited to after-dinner sipping.

  211. Feusi scored this whisky 75 points Connoisseur

    Vanilla (Bourbon) and floers in the nose. Heather and other herbs with a bit sherry and sweet malt in the palate. The finish is very well balanced. Nice to drink also for beginners, malty sweetness, soft and pleasant, but with a rather short finish.

  212. Cast Olila scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      80 80
    • Taste
      78 78
    • Finish
      77 77

  213. harry scored this whisky 73 points Expert Junior

    too much wood and furniture plosh to be convincing
    • Nose
      wood, chocolate, some furniture polish, later rotten fruits
    • Taste
      Sherry, dark chocolate, wood, intensive, some bitter notes
    • Finish
      Sherry, less wood, shorter

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