GlenDronach Grandeur (Batch 9)

Aroma: Orange, Raspberries, Chocolate, Almonds, Nutmeg, Raisins, Apricots, Sultanas, Figs, Dates, Prunes, Vanilla, Glacé Cherries, Peaches, Cashews, Cinnamon, Christmas Cake, Ginger, Honey, Toffee, Concord Grapes Taste: Chocolate, Oranges, Raisins, Dates, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Prunes, Cherries, Cloves, Cinnamon, Licorice, Red Apples, Honey, Pepper, Baking Spices, Nutmeg Finish: Chocolate, Cherries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Oranges, Apricots, Raisins, Figs, Cranberries, Sultanas, Toffee, Honey While this is excellent stuff, the finish could have been improved, and it's better to feature single cask bottlings with distinct characteristics and flavors.

A separate tasting session at Dramfest. Glendronach Dram no. 1. A lovely dram, but not as good as the 25.

Grandeur 25 Batch 7. Sweet and balanced, with a floral taste that shows the master's hard work. A subtle and long finish.