GlenDronach 12-Year
43% ABV - Highlands, Scotland
Nose: Sweet wine, berry juice, with hickory and spices. Delicate.
Taste: Rich, red fruit followed by raspberries, plum, and candied orange.
Finish: Candied fruit leads with raisin and white pepper in tow.
Details: Bottled 2017/10/26.
Tasting Notes (Official): Appearance: Deep amber-red gold. Nose: Sweet, creamy vanilla, with hints of ginger. Autumn fruits. Palate: Rich, creamy, silky-smooth. Warm, rich oak and sherry sweetness, full mouth feel, raisins, soft fruits. Spicy with medium length and a dry finish. Finish: Long, full and firm, slightly nutty.
Tasted 08 November 2022. (Posted 19 February 2023.)
83/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
