Region: Speyside

Location: Forgue near Huntley, Aberdeenshire

Status: Operational (owned by Benriach Distilelry Co. Ltd)

General whisky characteristics: Sherry, citrus, almonds

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Glendronach, 15y, 40% ABV

100% matured in sherry casks

Typical cost of this bottle; €€€€€

Glass: Spiegelau

Colour: Rich old oak

Nose: Lovely old oak lightly polished with citrus

Palate: Raisins currants and prunes gently spread warmingly across the palate, before fading to a very light almond & marzipan aftertaste.

Finish: Medium, slightly bitter with almond and marzipan.

Overall impression: This promises plenty and just as it begins to deliver, it fades slowly away. Very pleasant, but needs a bigger, longer finish. I can't help thinking that 46% or above would make this a much better dram.

Glendronach, 'Revival', 15y, 46% ABV

Matured in the finest Oloroso sherry casks

Typical cost of this bottle; €€€€€

Glass: Spiegelau

Colour: Dark amber

Nose: Old oak, leather and freshly polished brass. Also hints of dark fruits.

Palate: Smooth and creamy, sweet raisins, some rich nuttiness.

With 4 drops of water in about 1.5cl: A slightly more floral nose and more pronounced wood and raisins on the palate.

Finish: Very long, but slightly dry.

Overall impression: This carries on and on and on where the normal 15y (above note) fades and withers away. I like it.