Glendronach

Glendronach Original 12 Year Old, Sherry & Oak Cask, 1986, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

This is an older bottling of the Original 12-year-old expression, matured in sherry oak and plain oak. These were available alongside the popular Matured in Sherry Casks 12-year-old for several years, before both were replaced by the bourbon- and sherry-matured Glendronach Traditional in 1991, launched as part of the short-lived Caledonian Malts range from Allied Distillers. Glendronach 12 Year Ol ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 850.60
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Cask type
Sherry & Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Cardboard presentation box
Series highlights
Original
Historical context
Pre-1991 older bottling period, before replacement by Glendronach Traditional.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet, creamy vanilla with hints of ginger, spiced mulled wine, and pear. It also presents rich cereals, caramelised sugar, dried fruits like apricots, cherries, and raisins, along with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange peel.
Palate
Rich, creamy, and silky-smooth with warm oak and sherry sweetness, full mouthfeel, raisins, and soft fruits. There are also notes of malt, ginger, cinnamon spice, and a touch of mocha.
Finish
Long, full, firm, and slightly nutty, with notes of oak, milk chocolate, dried apricots, raisins, and a lingering nuttiness.
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