The GlenDronach 18 year old Allardice is named after the distillery’s founder, James Allardice. The Highlander was matured completely in Oloroso sherry casks, and was originally released in 2009 following the distillery changing hands back in 2008. An exceptional fruity sherried single malt.
Please note: We're afraid we can't guarantee which vintage you will receive. It'll still be yummy GlenDronach no matter the vintage, mind!
Sherry notes so thick you need a knife to cut them! There's a hint of old rum in there too, with pineapple and brown sugar in tow.
Christmas cake, rum again, chocolate-coated hazelnut, runny honey and a hint of Sauternes.
Fresh blackcurrant, blueberry pancakes with a generous helping of maple syrup.
15 is good but 18 trumps
I like it. A very well made sherried whisky with no flaws. A smooth texture feel and a full-bodied whisky. Not as complex (and therefore not as enjoyable for me) as the 15y though. I would not say its not worth the money, but the next time I have to choose, I'll go for the 15y.
I find myself agreeing with the earlier sub-par reviews. Too sweet. Definitely smooth, but who cares. I rarely wake up with a hangover after decent scotch, but with this one I feel disgusting the next day and can't get that fermented mushroom-cherry jolly rancher taste out of my mouth. I'm usually a giver of second chances, but this is pricey here in MI, so we'll see.
This one is nice but I dont think it is as good as the 15 ESPECIALLY with the added cost of the 18
Hey chaps a master of malt, I bought a bottle of this from you not long ago, and have had a few drams. My previous bottle was a wonderful whisky. However, this one is just horrible. Gone are the notes of fruit and sherry, replaced by sickly sweet flavours that just make me feel ill. I don't know what's the problem with this bottle, but I'm not sure I'd be buying this one again.
