Glendronach, 30 Year Old

Often touted as an outstanding, yet somewhat underrated Highland single malt, The Glendronach has recently hit a terrific vein of form with the release of two new, super-aged whiskies, showcasing the talents of master blender Rachel Barrie. The Valley of Forgue-based distillery has favored bolder sherry-driven whiskies with its past releases (the excellent 18-year-old Allardice and 21-year-old Parliament) and this 30-year-old continues Barrie's fascination with exploring the nuances of different sherry styles, including Oloroso, Pedro Ximinez, and the more unusual Amontillado.