It has been almost 5 years after my last post, clearly showing that writing is definitely not my strong suit. From that time till now, my journey into whisky has grown immensely due to multiple generous friends who have contributed to my understanding of the wonderful different profiles of whisky (ie. old bookshelf notes, mangoes, bay leaf). One thing that has remained constant is my great distaste for peat that thankfully has protected my wallet in the past 5 years.
We have arrived at the beginning of the new year during these trying COVID times and I strive to grow in my appreciate and discipline of whisky enjoyment by posting at least once a week to remember not just the taste, but the journey behind the whiskys that I have tried.
I have decided to start my return with a special 80s green dumpy bottle of Glendronach 12. I have discovered that there is a noticeable difference between the expressions of modern vs older whiskys particularly in the refinement and nuisance of the flavours in the whisky. This bottle was purchased from Interco-Mile and is a great expression of the distillate that is unable to be found in the modern versions of Glendronach.
Initial Nose: honey suckle, fresh hay, lemon drops
Nosing after time: with the weak abv the nose drops in intensity to a honey sweet note with muskiness
Palate: cream, white pepper, aniseed, sweet
Finish: short sweetness with a hint of oak bitterness that rounds out the palate nicely
This old 12yr Glendronach unlike modern bottles really allows the appreciation of the distillate to come forward due to no sherry influence in the bottle. As an opening dram to the night or a causal drink with no fuss, this works greatly. I have shared this amazing bottle with friends over the Christmas period and it has been termed “easy drinking”. This also steers me to try more old Glendronach bottlings as compared to the modern releases.
Glendronach 12 (OB) Late 1970s-1980s
Glendronach (12, ABV 40%, late 70s – early 80s, UK bottling)
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