Glendronach 15 12 months Previous “Revival” Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) $79.99 View
95 factors Wine Fanatic
The nostril on this copper-hued single malt exhibits caramel and a touch of smoke. The expansive, rounded flavors appear to achieve depth with each sip—darkish toffee, espresso, cocoa and oak meld with peat smoke, main right into a warming, cinnamon-accented end. *Prime 100 Spirits of 2019* (KN) 
(12/2019)
92 factors Whisky Advocate
GlenDronach 15 12 months outdated Revival went on hiatus three years in the past attributable to a scarcity. In 2018 it re-emerged with a brand new recipe, tweaked by grasp distiller Rachel Barrie. As earlier than, a combination of Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry casks has taken care of the growing older course of, and the consequence is likely one of the best sherried single malts of its age available on the market. The distillery’s attribute spice, fruit, and chocolate notes are right here in abundance, merging seamlessly and with satisfying complexity to create an awesome after-dinner dram. *No. 8 Prime 20 of 2018* (GS, Winter 2018)
Okay&L Notes
The 15 12 months is lastly again! After ceasing manufacturing in 2015, the Revival has returned. Aged in PX and Olorosso casks, the malt is traditional, wealthy, and unctuous. It’s stuffed with honeyed tones, chocolate, and dried fruits. I used to be nervous for the return, however it’s each bit nearly as good because the final bottles in 2015, probably even higher. *Nonchillfiltered doesn’t seem on the label*
Westward Okay&L Unique Single Barrel #277 Cask Energy Single Barrel American Single Malt Whiskey (750ml) (Beforehand $100)
Westward has lengthy been producing a number of the most interesting American single malts accessible due to some very intentional decisions and Scottish-like local weather. We’ve chosen considered one of their oldest accessible casks and it’s a traditional. Westward solely makes use of Pacific Northwest grown barley and it’s all malted simply 10 miles from the distillery at Nice Western Maltings. This two-row barley is malted to spec—excessive coloration pale malt—which might be one thing akin to a medium or medium + espresso roast. This brings out an array of gorgeous toasted flavors starting from filberts, almonds, and occasional to chocolate nibs and cereals. Maybe the largest taste differentiator is within the yeast selection. The overwhelming majority of distillers use an extremely environment friendly distiller’s yeast, not so right here. Westward employs the Chico Pressure ale yeast—the exact same yeast that accounts for Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale’s well-known taste. Mix that with a low and gradual 5-day ferment and the tropical fruit esters within the whiskey are off the charts. Candy mash results in somewhat further variation from barrel to barrel making the choice that rather more particular. Our barrel was aged in model new #2 char 100% American oak for over 5 years in Clackamas, OR. The predominantly cool and moist local weather with a brief sizzling summer time isn’t all that completely different from Scotland permitting for that ester improvement mixed with barrel extraction that makes nice single malt so particular. Distilled 4-21-16. Bottled 6-10-21.
