Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
£69.00
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 12 is a well-regarded single malt Scotch whisky from the Highland distillery, Glendronach. It’s part of a popular and long-running series that showcases the distillery’s signature sherry-matured style at a high proof.
Here’s a detailed overview:
Release Details
Release Date: The Cask Strength Batch 12 was released in 2023.
Bottling Strength: It’s bottled at a robust 58.2% ABV (Alcohol by Volume). Like all releases in the series, it is non-chill filtered and has its natural colour.
Cask Maturation: This whisky is a blend of spirits matured in a combination of two types of sherry casks sourced from Andalucía in Spain:
Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry Casks: These are known for imparting rich, sweet, and fruity notes, often described as flavours of dried fruits, raisins, and figs.
Oloroso Sherry Casks: These casks contribute drier, nuttier, and spicier notes, bringing a balance of complexity to the whisky.
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Description
Context and Significance
The Cask Strength series is highly prized by Glendronach fans and sherry whisky enthusiasts. The series provides an opportunity to taste the distillery’s core character at its full, undiluted strength, offering a richer and more intense experience than their standard range.
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 12, in particular, was received positively by many whisky reviewers, with some noting that it brought back the deep, classic Glendronach “sherry bomb” characteristics that the distillery is famous for.
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 12 Tasting Notes :
The combination of Glendronach’s heavy, robust spirit and the sherry cask maturation results in a rich and full-bodied whisky. Common tasting notes for Batch 12 include:
Nose: Rich aromas of fruit cake, toffee, dark chocolate, and orange peel, with hints of sandalwood and baking spices.
Palate: A velvety and intense palate with a burst of flavor. Expect notes of rich dried fruits (prunes, raisins), stewed apples, gingerbread, coffee, and a touch of roasted nuts. There is also a distinct spicy warmth from ginger and cinnamon.
Finish: The finish is long, warming, and satisfying, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a hint of treacle.
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