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Glendronach Original 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

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Deep in the cast Highland hills, The GlenDronach Distillery has been quietly perfecting sherry wood maturation since 1826. Our founder, James Allardice, built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley and named it "GlenDronach", which means 'valley of the brambles' in Scots Gaelic. Here, he discovered the rich depths of sherry wood maturation, marrying Scottish spirit to Spanish cask. Little has changed over the centuries, our craftsmen use the same iron mash tun, wooden washbacks and saxophone copper pot stills as their forefathers did. Our signature expression, The GlenDronach 12 Year Old, epitomises our unyielding dedication to the mastery of our craft. Matured in fine Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucia in Spain, this richly sherried Highland Single Malt Scoth Whiskey presents smooth vanilla, soft fruits and memorably long, nutty finish, for which it has become renowned. Tasting Notes Appearance: Deep amber-red gold. Nose: Sweet, creamy vanilla, with hints of ginger and autumn fruits. Palate: Rich, creamy, silky-smooth. Warm, rich oak and sherry sweetness, a full mouth feel, raisins, soft fruits. Finish: Long, full and firm. Slightly nutty. Display Tubes/Boxes: Display boxes subject to availability.

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume43.0%
Country of OriginScotland
RegionHighlands
UPC081128002114

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

What critics and judges wrote

Falstaff · September 2022
Light hints of tropical fruit and dried cherry on the nose, with smoky elements underneath. Full on the palate with complex notes of smoke, red fruits and nutty sweetness. Spice and some caramel on the long finish.
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Show 4 more reviews, 2019 to 2023
94 ptsNovember 2023falstaff.com ↗
Very typical malt with balanced notes of dried plums, malt and orange notes. Peanut and again malty sweetness on the palate, the texture is slightly plump and well balanced. Subtle pepper on the finish.
94 ptsNovember 2021falstaff.com ↗
Very complex nose with espresso, plus classic malt and oak notes. Light caramel on the very dense and complex palate, with mature oak and and almost peppery spice. Substantial, long finish.
94 ptsNovember 2020falstaff.com ↗
A dense network of fudge, butterscotch, raisins and berry confit spans the nose, with some peppery tobacco representing the barrel notes. Dry and fruity on the palate, again tobacco and ripe, woody savouriness. Lingers long on the finish.
92 ptsAugust 2019falstaff.com ↗
Fine sweetness with notes of lemon curd, toffee and vanilla make the fragrance elegant. A hint of sherry aroma on the palate, again light citrus tones and full-bodied chocolate on the finish.
Wine Enthusiast · Kara Newman · December 2017
… this single malt balances sweetness, spice and oak. Caramel and vanilla aromas are echoed on the velvety palate, plus cocoa and espresso, finishing with clove, cinnamon and a hint of lemon peel.
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IWSC judges · Silver · 2026
Lovely aromatics of wood and citrus peel leads to a balanced palate of sweet honey, molasses, and baked spices. It concludes with a subtle nuttiness and a whisper of smoke.
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Silver · 92 pts2025iwsc.net ↗
Fresh greengages and a subtle hint of pear tart, complemented by impressions of pepper and cumin. The palate reveals dense, syrupy baked oranges alongside rich fruitcake and vanilla, offering a pleasingly oily mouthfeel.
Silver · 91 pts2024iwsc.net ↗
Delicate smokiness intertwines with rich fruitcake notes on the nose. Stone fruits and zesty orange juice lead to a warm, spice-laden palate profile with ripe stone fruit on the finish.
Silver · 91 pts2023iwsc.net ↗
Candied orange fruits with a splash of salinity across the palate. Sweet honey gives texture with balanced oak and soft vanilla ending on classic sherry notes.
Silver2020iwsc.net ↗
Succulent in style, dripping with baked peaches and a splash of maple syrup sweetness; the palate is well-weighted with some spicy white pepper and toasted oak.
Gold2019iwsc.net ↗
The palate carries a similar complexity and a great balance between flavours and textures. This is a great example of a well-applied oak finish, with a lot of spice and walnuts and prune juice. Mellow and long.
Whisky Advocate · David Fleming · 2021
More pronounced sherry notes on the palate—chocolate brownies, tiramisu, and a hint of candle wax. … Balanced sweetness and very smooth sipping—a treat for sherried scotch fans.
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Distiller · Stephanie Moreno
The aroma is fairly aromatic with dark malt and vanilla. … Somewhat chewy, the finish has a woody aspect and the sugar and spice are backup singers to the headliner that is dried fruit.
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Competition medals

IWSC
Silver 2026 · 92 ptsSilver 2025 · 92 ptsSilver 2024 · 91 ptsSilver 2023 · 91 ptsSilver 2020Gold 2019
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Gold 2026Gold 2025Double Gold 2024Gold 2022
World Whiskies Awards
Silver 2022Silver 2019Gold 2017
International Spirits Challenge
Show 3 earlier medals, 2007 to 2009
Silver 2009Silver 2008Commended 2007

16 medals from 4 competitions, 2007 to 2026.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 18 notes from 7 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greenWet pine bough, tea, honeysuckle, floral notesLight
  • Fruitydried plums, orange notes, light hints of tropical fruit and dried cherry, red fruits, dark fruitClear
  • Sweetmalty sweetness, nutty sweetness, some caramel, light caramel, drizzled caramelClear
  • Oak & maltvery typical malt, malt, peanut, nutty sweetness, classic malt and oak notesClear
  • Smokesmoky elements, notes of smoke, Smoke is found as well, charred barrel quality, whisper of smokeA hint
  • Spicesubtle pepper, spice, almost peppery spice, baking spice, cinnamon breadClear

Flavor map

Glendronach Original 12 Year Old against other Scotch whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →GlendronachOriginal 12 YearOldThe GlenAllachie12 Year OldBunnahabhainStiuireadairBenriach TheTwelve 12 YearOld

Closest Scotch whiskies at a similar price: The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old ($89.98), Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair ($54.98), and Benriach The Twelve 12 Year Old ($69.98).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
Glendronach Original 12 Year Old (this bottle)6.01.3$74.98
Copper Dog6.01.3$34.97
Monkey Shoulder 'The Original' Batch 276.01.4$34.97
The GlenAllachie 12 Year Old6.21.5$89.98
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare6.31.2$189.97
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair5.81.0$54.98
Glenmorangie 'Signet'6.41.3$349.98
Old Pulteney 21 Year Old6.31.6$699.96
Glenfarclas 25 Year Old6.30.9$259.96
The Macallan Double Cask 15 Year Old6.21.8$199.96
Benriach The Twelve 12 Year Old6.30.8$69.98
Mortlach Game of Thrones 'Six Kingdoms' 15 Year Old6.00.7$199.96
The Dalmore 15 Year Old6.21.9$159.98
The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 12 Year Old5.71.9$119.97
Aberlour 12 Year Double Cask Matured6.02.0$74.98
Glen Moray Elgin Heritage 18 Year Old6.71.4$119.98
Mortlach Rare Old5.90.6$499.96
Oban 2023 Special Release 'The Soul of Calypso' 11 Year Old5.60.7$199.96
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old5.82.0$119.98
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old5.31.5$74.98
Craigellachie 13 Year Old5.21.3$75.98
The Feathery5.31.7$79.98
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old5.82.1$74.98
Glenmorangie 'Allta' Private Edition No 105.21.0$169.98
Glenfarclas 17 Year Old6.71.8$139.96
Talisker Glacial Edge 45 Year Old6.52.0$6,999.96

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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