GlenDronach 1993
Abbey Whisky Exclusive
Nose: Bourbon
and sherry soaked sultanas, stewed prunes, demerara rum drenched dates, mixed citrus
peel, sugared almonds, maple syrup, Luxardo maraschino cherries, Waitrose
sticky toffee pudding, a traditionally made black forest gateau, vanilla
custard, sweet espresso, Lindor 60% Cacao chocolate, warming whiffs of
varnish and something rather grain-gasmic.
Palate: Oloroso
sherry soaked dried fruits, toffee apples, Sainsbury’s sweet and sticky treacle
tart, Tunes cherry lozenges, orange peel, Bonne Maman damson plum conserve, Jamaican
spiced bun, sugared almonds, caramelised demerara sugar, dark chocolate coated
coffee beans, waves of winter spice, sweet distinguished overtones of oak and
something lusciously oily and grain-esque.
Finish: A
deep dark and deliciously long lush, oozing opulent sweet sumptuous sensation
of a finish!
Summary: Massive
kudos to GlenDronach and to those responsible for picking the cask at Abbey
Whisky. Not only is this my number one recommendation for Christmas, it also falls
quite easily into my top ten drams of the year.
