Glendronach Ode To The Dark Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Other reviews... Matured entirely in PX sherry casks. Whiffs of sweet red wine, grape, baked fruit, and raspberry jam on a lively nose. The palate offers beautifully integrated dark chocolate, cinnamon, baked red berries, and hints of citrus and butterscotch. The finish is sufficiently long and well-integrated. Fantastic texture, backed up by great depth and integration of some very delicious flavors. Aclassic Glendronach sherry bomb. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com

Someone once said that PX had become one of the preferred crutches of modern Scottish malts, though I can’t recall who that was. Not that it matters, there aren’t many Cream casks left anyway… Colour: amber. Nose: there we are, the classic Glendronach profile as seen since the early 2000s, heavily marked by the sherry but in an elegant manner, this time on tobacco, currants (the Andalusian kind), dates, candied cherry, fir honey, and a touch of fresh mint… I find it rather nice, actually, even if it feels a tad sweeter than your typical old-school GDs. With water: a bit of fresh oak pokes through. Not that it really needs water, to be honest. Mouth (neat): frankly, this is not bad at all, more peppery, drier than expected, yet displaying a lovely note of orange liqueur with pepper and honey inside. If such a thing existed… With water: again, the oak shows up, somewhat like freshly cut joinery wood. Finish: of good length, nicely balanced, with dates and orange marmalade. Comments: a nice drop, more on the classic side, shame we had to go and try it with water too. 84 points - whiskyfun.com