8.2 (1)
Brand
The GlenDronach
Age
18 years old
Expression
Marsala Cask Finish
Whisky type
Single Malt
Distillery
The GlenDronach Distillery
Origin
Highland, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2015
Source
The BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd
In collection

Review by The GlenDronach

Colour

Rich burnt amber edged with sparkling gold.

Nose

Golden syrup over stewed orchard fruits infused with a touch of candied ginger, hazelnut and warm, deep oak spices.

Palate

Richly-spiced wildflower honey pours over fire-roasted apples, softening to golden sultanas and ripe pear. All balanced with vibrant ginger, white pepper, fresh-cut oak and stewed barley.

Note

The GlenDronach 18 years old Marsala cask finish was initially matured in European oak casks and thereafter finished its maturation in a small batch of Marsala hogsheads.

The aromatic influence of the Italian fortified wine cask on the sweet Highland malt whisky is spectacular, creating a new layer of depth that stunningly marries together summer fruits with peppery oak spice.