GlenDronach 12 Years Old 2005 Single Cask No. 1451 Batch 16 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 54.7% Age: 15 Years Old Country: Scotland
This GlenDronach single cask from batch 16 has been distilled in December 2005 and left for 12 years to mature in one Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Only 698 bottles worldwide were produced. If you’re a GlenDronach fan then this one is not to be missed, check out these tasting notes.
Tasting Notes by Malt And Oak
Appearance: Golden polished pine. Long thin, and speedy viscous legs
Nose: Another youngster to appear, this one is also initially quite spirity on the nose but sweet sherry is also at the forefront. It’s is backed-up by lots of candied dried & perfumed fruit with signs of
chocolaty-nuttiness as well – Nutella. The nose on this is lovely.
Palate: A gentle sweet delivery that is more toned-down than I expected. However, it’s a
lovely arrival of sherry and honey with nuts (creamy hazelnut or macadamia) compliment
the performance.
Finish: Long with a great balance of sweetness supported by a gentle and forgiving
dry pepper-bite. Almonds, warm sticky caramel, and faint stewed mango are
there at the end.
Water adds… more toffee & now stewed tropical fruit on the nose. The sweetness
is toned down a notch, but now there’s runny honey in the viscosity.
The finish delivers a chocolate-covered fruit lolly.
Conclusion: This 12-year old is really lovely. The younger spirit does present a more
active prod of youth and alcohol, but it’s sweet, well behaved, and already showing
signs of an early maturity.
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