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Glendronach 8yo 'Octarine'

(46%, OB, bourbon & sherry casks, 2012*)
Average Score: 84
Bottle Profile
TypeScotch Single Malts (Disclosed Distilleries)
DistilleryGlendronach
Bottler Official Bottling
Brand NameGlendronach
Bottling NameOctarine
Alcohol By Volume46%
Other Detailsbourbon & sherry casks
Issued2012*
Average Score84


Maniac Ratings
Robert Karlsson85
Konstantin Grigoriadis81
Ho-cheng Yao86
Krishna Nukala83
David Wankel83


Retired Maniac Ratings
Keith Wood85


Tasting Notes
Robert KarlssonSherry influence, on raisin and dates. Nice toffee too. Whiffs of spent matches but nothing that disturbs. Lots of raisin immediately in the taste also, quite clean ones at that. Full and enjoyable. Some sweetness arrives too and quite short aftertaste.