Welcome to day 18. Today we have our second offering from Glendronach. Unlike that last one there are no hints of peat and yet it is still complex and interesting. Bottled at 46% the Hielan is composed of a mix of Ex-Bourbon & Ex-Sherry Casks. The name is a “a heartfelt tip of the hat to the extraordinary Forgue distillery, Glendronach’s spiritual home in the Highlands and one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.” We’re not entirely sure what that means, but we’ll take it as is. Looking forward to sampling it and providing our own tasting notes.
Tasting Notes
Nose: malty, a touch of barnyard and wet hay; raisins and waxy chocolates; Fig Newtons, juicy orange and Bananas Foster.
Taste: big, rich, nutty and fruity; loads of caramel, more malt and wet hay; Sunrype boxed raisins and Glosset Raisins; more Fig Newtons, juicy orange and cooked banana; soft new leather and a touch of spice.
Finish: medium in length and light; leather, dark fruits and spice last the longest