Glendronach 21

Glendronach 21 is from the Glendronach distillery, founded in 1826 by a partnership of local farmers headed by James Allardice. It built a strong reputation but hit troubles in 1837 when a fire virtually destroyed the distillery. Allardice later went bankrupt in 1842. After a number of changes in ownership, Glendronach distillery is currently owned by Brown Foreman of Jack Daniel’s fame. You can read more about Glendronach distillery HERE.

The oldest in the range of the core offerings, Glendronach has the Glendronach 21 Parliament.

On the nose:

An intensive amount of sherry with a balance of spice and sweetness. Fruity with plums. Intensive oak dissipating into some chocolate and brown sugar.

On the palate

Spices and an abundance of sherry and dark fruits – plums and raisins. Syrupy in texture with a really meaningful viscosity that suggests both age and quality.

On The Finish

Mocha and aniseed lingers on a long finish.

Glendronach 21 in Summary

Full and intense, very wonderful whisky. The aromas and tastes are well integrated. The sherry is very present, but not obtrusive. very round and soft.

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