Glendronach 18yo 'Allardice'
(46%, OB, Oloroso Sherry, Lot #1, 6600 Bts., B04/'09)
Average Score:
85
| Bottle Profile |
| Type | Scotch Single Malts (Disclosed Distilleries) |
| Distillery | Glendronach |
| Bottler | Official Bottling |
| Brand Name | Glendronach |
| Bottling Name | Allardice |
| Alcohol By Volume | 46% |
| Other Details | Oloroso Sherry, Lot #1, B04/'09 |
| Bottles | 6600 |
| Issued | 2009 |
| Average Score | 85 |
| Maniac Ratings |
| Serge Valentin | 87 |
| Johannes van den Heuvel | 84 |
| Olivier Humbrecht | 89 |
| Robert Karlsson | 78 |
| Konstantin Grigoriadis | 86 |
| Davin de Kergommeaux | 87 |
| Ho-cheng Yao | 77 |
| Peter Silver | 83 |
| Krishna Nukala | 87 |
| Lawrence Graham | 89 |
| Luca Chichizola | 87 |
| Thomas Lipka | 85 |
| David Wankel | 87 |
| Nabil Mailloux | 78 |
| Oliver Klimek | 89 |
| Retired Maniac Ratings |
| Bert Bruyneel | 86 |
| Tasting Notes |
| Robert Karlsson | Very evident raisin of the sweeter kind. Also grainy notes under the fruit. Raisin again and pears. Wildly peppery and malty. Less wild with a dash of water. Kind of non-exciting one could say. |
| Oliver Klimek | Colour: Copper -
Nose: Dried figs, raisins, dark chocolate, hints of tobacco and nutmeg. -
Palate: A tipsy cocktail of raisins, grapes and prunes on dark chocolate ice cream served with a strong espresso. -
Finish: Very long, fruity and slightly dry. -
Overall: This is not just a sherried whisky, this is a sherry whisky. I feel almost tempted to describe it as a 46% ABV oloroso but the whisky character is fully intact nonetheless. |
