£54.99
Glendronach 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
There are few malts at this age and price range that are quite so thick and dense with flavour. And there are very few at this price range that can still claim to be matured entirely in ex-sherry casks.
70cl 43%
Glendronach 12 Year Old.
Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry wood has swamped this unassuming little beast with grape, blackberry, and black cherry, with a mouthfeel as thick and oily as coconut butter; its heavy, slightly drying spicy fullness calls to mind mulled wine and raspberry jam on wholemeal toast, while there are also the sugars of bubblegum and Turkish Delight.
A touch of unexpectedly mature earthiness makes itself felt as diesel oil and aromatic tobacco - chewed, not smoked…and it has a meatiness like ribs with barbecue sauce. If the new Macallans leave you cold and thirsting for your affordable sherry fix, this should be your new go-to