Glendronach 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- GlenDronach
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty, Old Wood
- Description
- Glendronach's 12 Year Old from the 1980s represents the distillery's classic Highland style in a sought-after dumpy bottle format from that era. Matured in sherry casks, it delivers the rich, dried fruit and spiced character that defined Glendronach's house style before modern ownership. The texture is smooth and approachable at 40% ABV, with warming spice and subtle oak tannins. A historical snapshot of traditional Highland whisky-making, ideal for collectors and those exploring pre-1990s Scotch.
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Glendronach 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from GlenDronach (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glendronach's 12 Year Old from the 1980s represents the distillery's classic Highland style in a sought-after dumpy bottle format from that era. Matured in sherry casks, it delivers the rich, dried fruit and spiced character that defined Glendronach's house style before modern ownership. The texture is smooth and approachable at 40% ABV, with warming spice and subtle oak tannins. A historical snapshot of traditional Highland whisky-making, ideal for collectors and those exploring pre-1990s Scotch.
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