GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- GlenDronach
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.5%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £84.53
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- GlenDronach's 1990 spirit aged 23 years in bourbon casks and bottled by WM Cadenhead with 534 bottles captures the Highland distillery's classic profile without sherry's heavy influence. Bourbon maturation preserves bright orchard fruit and light spice character while adding vanilla and sweet oak notes, creating a balanced, approachable expression. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium-bodied, with a clean finish of vanilla, light fruit, and gentle oak. A refined introduction to independent Highland bottlings for those seeking balance over intensity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is a 23-year-old single malt from GlenDronach (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 49.5% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
GlenDronach's 1990 spirit aged 23 years in bourbon casks and bottled by WM Cadenhead with 534 bottles captures the Highland distillery's classic profile without sherry's heavy influence. Bourbon maturation preserves bright orchard fruit and light spice character while adding vanilla and sweet oak notes, creating a balanced, approachable expression. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium-bodied, with a clean finish of vanilla, light fruit, and gentle oak. A refined introduction to independent Highland bottlings for those seeking balance over intensity.
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