Glendronach 1972 38 Year Old Oloroso Butt #718

Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

Nose: There certainly are sulphurous notes in this bottling. The first thing I get are mushrooms, a dirt bin and some rubber. Now this is personal, some people like it, others don’t. I have difficulties with it, but let’s move on. Very clear oloroso sherry influence as well: raisins, balsamico vinegar, coffee, mint… Slightly herbal. Subtle smoke...

Score 83/100

Glendronach 18 Year Old Allardice Sherry Cask

This 18 Year Old GlenDronach was named after its founder, James Allardice, who preferred chasing women in London than taking care of his distillery. It matured for 18 years on oloroso sherry casks. I tasted the most recent bottling, Lot 5, from 2010. It is very aromatic and fruity, but also very herbal and flowery. I get some red fruit,...

Score 84/100

Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

This is interesting stuff.... great aromas of coconut, rum, raisins, tobacco, limes and barley..... take your time with this, leave the bottle open for an hour then pour and leave the glass for a while This really opens up with water, better than any other whisky I can remember. And wow what a difference, reminds me of Highland Park 25yo.. lush,...

Score 90/100

Glendronach Octarine

It’s a shame I’m only now getting to know this whisky now after it’s already been pulled. Luckily there are still a few bottles here in Taipei left to be snatched up. With one open and another stored for a rainy day, I’m questioning whether that will be enough. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed an 8 yr old quite as much as I do this one. And for a...

Score 88/100