Whisky Review - Glendronach Allardice 18 Years

This is a whisky review of Glendronach Allardice 18 years 46% (Speyside)

This whisky has matured in a Spanish Oloroso Sherry cask


Colour:
Mahogany

Nose, without water:
Warming

Nose, with water:
Sherry, malt, raisins

Body:
Medium

Mouth feel:
Smooth

Primary taste:
Sweet, a bit salty

Overall flavour:
Dry sherry, spicy

Finish:
Small - Medium

Conclusion:
Where the first nosing was very promising, the taste was a bit of a disappointment.
The finish wasn’t very long and the sweetness from the nosing did not appear in the taste although it has matured for 18 years in an Oloroso cask.