Rating 94
Style
Whiskey
Classification Single Malt
Produced In Scotland
ABV 58.2%
Availability Year Round
Price $105.00 
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Reviewed 2023-10-23

The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12 Review

The 12th edition of The GlenDronach’s Cask Strength line clocks in at 58.2 percent ABV and opens with enticing dried fruit and caramelized nut aromas — which come, largely, from maturation in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks. The punchy alcohol content serves to lift those notes and carry them onto a dense, dark berry palate that’s sweet, savory, and suffers no lack of oak character. To all the sherried whisky drinkers with a thing for high-proof drams: Get this limited edition release while you still can!

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The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
The 12th edition of The GlenDronach’s Cask Strength line clocks in at 58.2 percent ABV and opens with enticing dried fruit and caramelized nut aromas — which come, largely, from maturation in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks. The punchy alcohol content serves to lift those notes and carry them onto a dense, dark berry palate that’s sweet, savory, and suffers no lack of oak character. To all the sherried whisky drinkers with a thing for high-proof drams: Get this limited edition release while you still can!

Reviewed On: 10-23-2023
94
POINTS
The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12
The 12th edition of The GlenDronach’s Cask Strength line clocks in at 58.2 percent ABV and opens with enticing dried fruit and caramelized nut aromas — which come, largely, from maturation in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks. The punchy alcohol content serves to lift those notes and carry them onto a dense, dark berry palate that’s sweet, savory, and suffers no lack of oak character. To all the sherried whisky drinkers with a thing for high-proof drams: Get this limited edition release while you still can!

Reviewed On: 10-23-2023