The GlenDronach Allardice 18 Year Old

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GlenDronach's 18 Year Old, named after founder James Allardice. Matured exclusively in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for a dense character of stewed fruit and chocolate.

Details

Brand	The GlenDronach
Distillery	The GlenDronach
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	18 yrs
ABV	46%
Cask	Oloroso sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Fudge and muscovado sugar, with fruit compote and glacé cherries.
Palate: Rich, dark and deep: stewed fruit, allspice, aged Oloroso, toasted walnut bread and chocolate.
Finish: Complex and very long.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

Best neat to take in the full weight of the sherry casks. At 46% ABV, a few drops of water open up the fruit.

Food pairing

Dark chocolate, dried fruit and nuts. Also rich meat dishes such as venison or beef cheeks braised in red wine.

Background & production

A single malt from GlenDronach distillery at Forgue near Huntly in Aberdeenshire. The distillery was founded in 1826 by James Allardice and has been owned by Brown-Forman since 2016.

The 18 Year Old is named 'Allardice' after the founder. It is matured exclusively in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV.

At a distillery known for Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry maturation, this is the long-aged bottling that puts the depth of Oloroso up front.