GlenDronach Single Cask 26 Year Old, Pedro Ximénez Sherry Puncheon Cask, Cask #2973, Batch No. 14, 2016, 50.8%

There’s a useful contrast between the marmalade and dried fruit on the nose and the dates, prunes and raisins on the palate, with ginger, black pepper and clove oil bringing a sharper edge. The finish keeps dark fruit in view, then shifts toward citrus, spiced cocoa and lingering minerality. That lingering note stands out most; overall, it reads as a layered, spice-led sherry-cask malt rather than sweetness alone.

Reviewed by BluehourCloud

Nose

Crisp, fresh oak and spices contrast with rich orange marmalade over plums, dried prunes and dark chocolate.

Palate

Sweet dates, dark prunes and raisins complement vibrant, spicy notes of ginger, black pepper and clove oil.

Finish

Dark fruits, cooked down fruits, citrus, spiced cocoa and a lingering minerality.