The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky produced at GlenDronach Distillery near Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which has been owned by Brown-Forman since 2016. It is matured exclusively in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain, and is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added coloring. The whisky retails for around $100.
A malty character comes through after a time, exuding notes of nutmeg and fruit cake. The finish is long and lingering, which is fitting for one of the most boldly, aggressively sherried whiskies I’ve ever encountered — though one which is decidedly one-note in the end.
The expansive, rounded flavors seem to gain intensity with every sip—dark toffee, espresso, cocoa and oak meld with peat smoke, leading into a warming, cinnamon-accented finish.
Dry spice first with clove, white pepper, and a little nutmeg, more walnut, lots of wine influence, dark chocolate, clotted cream, honey, hints of earthiness, spicy oak. With water, more nuttiness and some additional baking spice.
