GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 7 (700ml / 57.9%)

GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 7 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml / 57.9%)

$145.00
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Like all previous Cask Strength batches from The GlenDronach, this expression continues our tradition of marrying the finest Spanish sherry casks from Andalucía; Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez . The Oloroso contributes...

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Like all previous Cask Strength batches from The GlenDronach, this expression continues our tradition of marrying the finest Spanish sherry casks from Andalucía; Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez . The Oloroso contributes to the fruity and elegant nature of The GlenDronach, with notes of dark bramble fruits and gentle spices. Pedro Ximenez contributes the robust and full-bodied richness of The GlenDronach, often characterised by notes of dark chocolate and stewed fruits. With each Cask Strength release, our Master Blender selects the ideal marriage of these two casks before bottling without chill filtration, at high strength and naturally deep in colour, as was the custom before the turn of the 20th century. Add a drop or two of water to reveal a cornucopia of flavour – from wild figs and brambles to baked apple and damson plum.

On the nose: plenty of caramel and heather honey notes, with just a hint of cinnamon. It’s deep, richer: dried raisins, sultanas. Coffee, a speck of citrus. A nice nuttiness comes in: walnuts, hazelnuts; before we drift back and forth between caramel, toffee notes and maple syrup.

In the mouth: lovely viscosity, thick oily spirit. Delivers much of the nose, caramel, praline and dark chocolate, with raisins, orange, coffee, Tiramisu. Quite spicy, with cloves and nutmeg; slight coriander warmth too. Juicy, plump, a very nice balance of sweetness and spice, but not overly… complex.