Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2015-08-23 | Good/Very Good

New Release: GlenDronach 1995-2014 18 Year Old Official The Whisky Agency #4408

GlenDronach GLENDRONACH 1995-2014 18yo OB for THE WHISKY AGENCY #4408 52.2% one of 740 bottles, Oloroso Sherry Puncheon
Bottle #グレンドロナック(GLENDRONACH)
This is a recent classic GlenDronach Sherry expression. GlenDronach GLENDRONACH 1995-2014 18yo OB for THE WHISKY AGENCY #4408 52.2% one of 740 bottles, Oloroso Sherry Puncheon The nose features strong sherry notes with plum jam, intense raisins, American cherry, bitter chocolate-dusted dry orange, violets-like floral hints, rich grainy character, herbs, and a luxurious profile. On the palate, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that transitions from spicy to a velvety viscosity, featuring jammy sweetness, gentle tannins, a rich body, lingering grainy umami, and a long finish. 【Good/Very Good】 This is an official new release of GlenDronach 1995, bottled for The Whisky Agency after an 18-year maturation. Like the recent Maison bottling, it shares the same vintage and exhibits classic Sherry nuances throughout. Compared to the earlier expression, the fruitiness had a more pronounced American cherry character, and the violets-like floral notes were particularly striking. As expected, it delivers a rich Sherry profile with intense sweetness balanced by tannic structure, retaining the grain's umami for a satisfyingly luxurious dram.