The GlenDronach was one of the first whisky brands to completely restyle their image and renew their core range a few years ago. It has been a hype to do that over the last couple of years, with mixed success in my opinion. This one was released at the same time as the new 18 year old Allardice and were both given high scores at Serge Valentin’s Whiskyfun.

Nose:
Some old fashioned leathery notes and European oak woodiness.  After a while the whisky shows banana and caramel. A lot of sherry notes, but not overpowering.

Taste:
The taste is a bit more sharp than I expected. Some sherry influences and an oily mouthfeel. Not too exciting, but still a staple of a good sherry whisky.

Finish:
The finish is not overly complex or long, but very good balancing act between fruit, wood and whisky flavours. After a bit sweet citrus fruit shows up!

A very well produced sherry whisky that is a benchmark for many others, or it should be. There is a lot of influence from the cask but the whisky is still a proper whisky, unless the 14 year old Single Cask.

GlenDronach 15 Revival, 46%, +/- 45 euros. Generally available at mose liquor shops.

Nose: 9
Taste: 8
Finish: 9
Overall experience: 9
Price/quality: +2

Total: 37 points