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Whisky Review: The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12

Name: Whisky Review: The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
Brand: ies in Scotland very well
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10.0 (1 reviews)

10 /10

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Distillery: ies in Scotland very well
Type: American
ABV: 58.2 ABV)
Price: £135.00

Whisky Review is a American whisky made by ies in Scotland very well. ABV: 58.2 ABV). Our expert rating is 10/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

d around 100,000 casks. Ive got to know all the distilleries in Scotland very well. It is thus my privilege that Dr. Barries GlenDronach Cask Strength series is the first time I try to identify what a master blender is curating through a series. Here at The Whiskey Wash, we received a sample of The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12, which Dr. Barrie notes offers connoisseurs a deep insight into the distillerys signature character, by bottling at the whiskys natural cask strength, as was the custom before the turn of the 20th Century. The whisky is richly sherried after aging in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, and though there is no age statement, my previous experience with The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 11 lead me to expect the dram to be smooth, in defiance of the bl

Palate

A muted start is earthy with bitter cacao which leads quickly to dark blackberry mixed with allspice and iodine. The whisky continues to flourish for quite some time, revealing wood flavors of cigar box without losing dried fig notes. The finish emphasizes the bitter cacao again but this time with a touch of honey and cream.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash No age statement. Matured in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks

Expert Review

10/10

Whisky Review: The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12 is an exceptional find — one of those bottles that genuinely earns its reputation. Here is our full take.