While I thoroughly enjoyed this, it doesn't reach the heights of single cask bottlings or the 1989 29-year Kingsman. I can tell this was crafted more for those who appreciate pricey Macallans or King Louis XIII, whereas the single casks were aimed at connoisseurs. Nose: Raisins, Dates, Plums, Figs, Cloves, Blood Oranges, Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Maple Syrup, Violets, Cola Palate: Prunes, Figs, Dates, Raisins, Ginger, Christmas Cakes, Blood Oranges, Blackberry Jam, Walnuts, Nutella Finish: Figs, Dates, Prunes, Raisins, Mocha, Almonds, Ham, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg
GlenDronach Grandeur (Batch 10)
Whiskey Scotch Highlands 27 Year 50.1% ABV
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The tenth bottling in the Grandeur series, this 27-year-old single malt was matured in some of GlenDronach's most aged sherry casks, specifically ex-Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry puncheons and butts. Introduced to the US market in May 2019, only 240 of the total 2293 bottles produced were made available.
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This is exceptionally good. Not inexpensive, but absolutely worth the price!
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