Glendronach Ode to the Dark

Glendronach

WB 85.4 493 оценок 50.8 %vol 700

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Насыщенный шерри-дрэм с тёмными фруктами, шоколадом, специями и хересными нотами, часто описываемый как «типичный PX». Мнения расходятся: от похвалы за соотношение цена/качество и силу в серии до критики за молодость, недостаток сложности и резковатый или короткий финиш.

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В отзывах виски чаще всего описывают как насыщенный, интенсивный и сладко-фруктовый шерри-дрэм с нотами сухофруктов, тёмных и красных фруктов, черники, вишни, сливы, изюма, тёмного шоколада, карамели, кофе, орехов, кожи и хереса; нередко отмечают «типичный PX» профиль и пряность (имбирь, перец, гвоздика). Нос часто хвалят как сильную сторону, финиш описывают по-разному — от среднего до длинного и сладкого, иногда с неожиданной мятной свежестью. При этом повторяются претензии к молодости и спиртовой резкости, недостатку глубины и сложности, горьковато-вяжущим или «дубовым» нотам, а также к короткому или сухому финишу; часть отзывов прямо разочарована, особенно в сравнении со старшими релизами, и считает, что виски не лучше 12- или 15-летнего Glendronach. Мнения о теле и текстуре расходятся — от плотного и вязкого до среднего и слегка водянистого. Есть противоречивые замечания о сернистых и бензиновых нотах, чрезмерной гвоздике, горячести алкоголя, а также о том, что после долгого дыхания в бокале впечатление заметно меняется; вода, по отзывам, помогает, но может сделать вкус менее сбалансированным. Часть рецензентов считает виски удачным по соотношению цена/качество и лучшим в серии, особенно для любителей PX, тогда как другие называют его заурядным, одномерным, слишком молодым и простым, с избытком новой древесины и «пивными»/коньячными нотами, а цену — завышенной для NAS. Есть и прямо негативные мнения, вплоть до сравнения с коньяком и утверждения, что без PX-составляющей «не остаётся ничего», а также сомнения, что серия «Odes» повторит судьбу провальных релизов конкурентов.

собрано 85/166 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T07:03:26Z · источник evidence

Tommyknocker Connoisseur 86 21 feb 2025 7:14 pm

A little fuller and better than the other two new releases. As many have already written, a really good drink! For me, however, it doesn't come close to the very first 15/18 and certainly not to 21. But really OK for the price! Perhaps a few more Oloroso casks would have done it some good.

Hvdree Connoisseur 83 30 mar 2025 11:28 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

kringo86 Expert Senior 85 25 may 2025 10:33 pm

Very floral, fruity, and sweet. The nose is simple but refined; on the tongue, it's very rich and oily, but also somewhat spicy and slightly sulfurous. Water helps, but makes the whole thing a bit unbalanced. Typical Glendronach, a good alternative to the now too expensive 18!

fluffybunny Expert Senior 87 12 jun 2025 12:01 pm

Quite rich relative to the others in the series. Alcohol soaked prunes. A bit hot. It’s rich albeit a touch shallow. Good. 86, toward 87 if I’m generous. Ok, 87/100

Morfi_pl Expert Junior 82 12 jun 2025 9:31 pm

nothing special nose: feel a barrel, sweets, nuts, Chocolate, maybe little vanilla then first try: spicy, pepper, where is a sweet from nose? finish, short.

dongolzo81 Connoisseur 80 14 jun 2025 3:01 am

нос 83 · вкус 76 · финиш 82

DramGoodLife Expert Senior 86 29 jul 2025 3:16 pm

Colour suggests some good aged liquid or some very active PX casks. There's some big flavours in here but it lacks some depth and complexity. Good bang for buck dram

zacharyvv Connoisseur 87 04 sep 2025 6:07 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 87 27 sep 2025 7:09 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Drekat Connoisseur 85 01 dec 2025 10:18 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Nick_Hildebrand_2000 Connoisseur 86 02 dec 2025 9:46 pm

Vintage~1973~ Expert Senior 86 20 dec 2025 1:29 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

mi440 Member Senior 99 27 dec 2025 8:22 pm

Knoerr1 Expert Senior 89 12 apr 2026 12:27 am

coldbear Expert Senior 86 24 jul 2026 11:16 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

OctoberStella Expert Senior 85 30 aug 2026 3:59 pm

Good, easy

Xaver Connoisseur — 18 sep 2026 2:33 pm

Quick notes during a blind tasting round...

Klexx Connoisseur 85 07 feb 2025 6:59 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

MarcelWhiskyPanda Expert Senior 85 22 feb 2025 7:23 pm

Ode to the Dark Coffee My dear Raisins Praline Young Peppery, almost too hot Departure Overloaded blackberry oak youth pepper cocoa

sakis Connoisseur 84 31 mar 2025 12:43 am

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

TKoolhaas Connoisseur 86 08 apr 2025 8:16 pm

After a long wait, something interesting from Glendronach? The new bottlings of the 12 and 15 disappointed me. Let's see how this new expression pleases. For its 50.8% it is quite hard in the mouth which makes me think that it is a fairly young whisky. For the current market, this whisky with a higher abv than normal is reasonably priced. Although I would still make a different choice if I would spend €75. But all in all a nice expression from Glendronach.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Banana, various red fruits, and a certain savoriness. Not the typical PX profile at first impression, after a while in the glass it opens up more and the PX characteristics come to the fore. Blueberry jam, vanilla/strawberry milkshake, raisins,
Вкус	86	Reasonable structure, licorice, red fruit, figs, wood, vanilla,
Финиш	85	The finish is quite short. Anise, red fruit, vanilla, wood, cherries, blueberries,

Dris Connoisseur 84 18 apr 2025 1:33 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	+
Вкус	85	-
Финиш	84	-

SC3 Connoisseur 86 17 may 2025 5:16 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Whisky_Art Expert Senior 83 29 may 2025 12:06 pm

Almost textbook embodiment of PX maturation, which for this very reason doesn't involve and excite, remaining on the surface and, indeed, decaying a little in the finish.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	The nose does justice to its name, with plenty of nutmeg dotting dried fruit (figs, dates, apricots, plums, sultanas), blood orange, black cherry, milk chocolate, coffee and macadamia nut. Very dense, compact aromas that do not assault the nostrils but slowly creep in, like molasses, with a background of mushrooms, musk and traits of leather. At length, waxed wood. Everything you would expect, with centred strength.
Вкус	83	The palate tingles with black pepper, chilli pepper and nutmeg, with a discreet oiliness that drags the rough, full-bodied notes of the nose onto the palate accompanied by liquorice, balsamic vinegar cream, bitter orange marmalade and a surge of cocoa. Nuts are also more present, including walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, while the earthy and umami component seems to be lost in favour of a more vegetal and woody spirit. Hint of fruit mustard along the length.
Финиш	82	Not very long and dry finish of spices, cocoa, prunes, nuts, wood and bitter, vegetal tips.

helbert Member Junior 81 06 jul 2025 10:39 am

Typical PX aromas, but overall it tastes more like a tacked-on PX finish. Unfortunately, this NAS whisky lacks depth and complexity. The lack of age is probably the reason. The price doesn't match the quality, the 15 yo Revival is a much better choice.

kbs26 Connoisseur 86 31 jul 2025 10:27 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

pianoman Connoisseur 84 19 aug 2025 7:50 pm

sted Expert Senior 84 10 oct 2025 4:56 pm

MichalESTD1986 Connoisseur 85 30 nov 2025 2:16 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Wtrstrnghlt Expert Senior 84 02 dec 2025 3:56 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

dramadram Expert Senior 86 03 may 2026 4:34 pm

PM_ROOT Expert Senior 85 18 may 2026 10:31 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

glendronach64 Expert Senior 80 30 jun 2026 9:54 pm

For me, the best from the Ode to the... series A delight for the nose My criteria: Up to 30 for giving as gifts up to 60 good whiskies up to 90 very good over 90 top

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Sweet and fruity, sherry, cherries, dark chocolate, walnuts
Вкус	80	It starts off sweet and fruity and slowly becomes pleasantly dry.
Финиш	75	Long, fluctuating between sweet and dry (dark chocolate)

ychany Expert Junior 86 27 jul 2026 1:19 pm

Punches far above its weight class with a sensory profile rarely found in whiskies under ₩200,000. Aside from a heavy-handed clove note that outpaces even Macallan, there is very little to critique here.

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Нос	87	Opens with concentrated dried fruit notes centered on rich raisin and tart plum skin. Spicy, cooling aromatics of clove, cinnamon, black pepper, and mint make an exceptionally bold, almost aggressive impression. Slightly funky savory depths emerge via rich chocolate and fermented soybeans (cheonggukjang/doenjang notes). Concludes with a brief flash of sulfurous, fuel-like gasoline notes that may prove off-putting to some. Uncommon complexity for a bottle under ₩200,000; while the components feel slightly unnaturally blended, the overarching structure remains impressive.
Вкус	86	Unmistakably sweet right out of the gate. Driven by a rich fruit core, though leaning more toward tart red berries like cranberry compared to the nose. Dignified, non-spicy woodiness combines with cinnamon and clove heat—though the clove presence leans slightly intrusive. Delivers a distinct earthy coating of wet clay and paper clay, reminiscent of Campbeltown malts. Grounded by warm bakery notes of crisp butter cookies, roasted nuts, and baked bread. Aside from the heavy clove, nothing feels severely out of place, though its youth leaves the palate slightly thin with limited structural layering.
Финиш	86	Evokes a warm slice of fresh bread spread with tart cranberry jam. Transitions into the humid dampness of wet wood. Cooling clove and mint deliver a clean, refreshing lift. Fades out on a soft, lingering touch of cocoa. The heavy clove that felt slightly disruptive on the palate redeems itself in the finish, providing a wonderfully crisp closure.

QQmubai Connoisseur 86 27 jan 2025 5:01 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

VLG Connoisseur — 04 mar 2025 6:19 pm

Batch: N1508326243 L110017395-1291

GIORGOS Connoisseur 85 07 mar 2025 4:13 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Derufus Connoisseur 86 15 mar 2025 11:33 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Thoma Connoisseur 84 25 apr 2025 9:58 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84
Вкус	85	Water brings out some pleasant herbal notes.
Финиш	84

Telekomet Expert Senior 85 15 may 2025 8:12 pm

I got myself a 10cl sample. I was rather disappointed at the first two tastings and at times didn't know what I was getting in my glass. I remember notes of sooty engine oil and a lot of wood. Both in a negative sense. But now that it has been able to breathe for several weeks, it seems as if there is a completely different malt in the glass. This review is based solely on my third tasting, and the malt had already been waiting in the glass for 30 minutes. [84~87] nice, there is something to discover, purchase incentive only with good price-enjoyment ratio :-)

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Sweet and sour sherry notes, vanilla, a blood orange and strawberry compote, furniture polish, Yogurette, and a subtle wood spice. I detect a hint of umami in the undertone. The alcohol is a bit overpowering at first, but dissipates over time.
Вкус	85	Initially sweet and fruity, after some swirling more wood spice and nuttiness.
Финиш	84	It now remains on the spicy-nutty side. The oak seems somewhat young, pushes its way to the forefront, and quickly becomes bitter. The malt then finishes with a medium length.

JacobaEd Connoisseur 85 17 jul 2025 9:00 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Dani_BIT Expert Senior 83 24 jul 2025 1:39 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

man2392 Expert Senior 84 01 aug 2025 1:03 am

Nose: blackcurrant winegums, aronia, brambles and asoefotida, orange fruit pastilles Palate: blackcurrant leaf tea, peach jelly and rosehips Finish: short finish, blackcurrant multivitamins and berocca With water Nose: madeira cake and angelica, plum jam and rosewater jelly Palate: victoria plum Finish: bergamot Tasted as part of Glendronach tasting at Melody Whisky Bar with Scott Grierson

Teomarg Connoisseur 86 17 aug 2025 5:22 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

rolabob Connoisseur 86 21 sep 2025 4:06 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 86 22 sep 2025 12:58 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

sykon Expert Senior 86 03 oct 2025 12:05 am

Direct comparison with two different Glendronach 12 years WB 172945 and WB 258052. Although I remember the older Glendronach 12 years as very good whiskies, in my opinion this Ode to the Dark is better than the two bottlings of Glendronach 12 from 2019 and 2024. Ultimately, I wouldn't buy any of the three whiskies.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	On the nose, the alcohol content of just over 50% is very pleasant and not disturbing. The whisky is characterized by slightly musty notes combined with dark, bitter chocolate.
Вкус	86	The tannins from the barrel are very dominant and are framed by nutty sherry aromas. The alcohol is never overpowering and is very well integrated.
Финиш	85	The finish is quite medium-long, which is probably due to the increased alcohol content. Initially sweet and then increasingly with dominant wood notes.

joshua861 Expert Junior 82 02 jan 2026 9:21 pm

I did expect more, all right for 60€, but nothing more

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Dark and woody with tart honeysweetness, aswell as deep, dark berries. Nevertheless no typical px whisky, rather one-dimensional. With a bit of imagination, there is dark chocolate. After a bit of time, the berries become more sour
Вкус	82	Woody and a bit sour. A hint of tart sweetness. Lots of spice, little fruitiness. Unfortunatly rather uneventful
Финиш	81	Short finish with chocolate, than lingering spice. Also rather uneventful

Joewonheewalker Member Senior 84 05 jul 2026 11:37 am

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

hcnam Member Junior 84 12 jul 2026 4:57 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	strawberry jam, dried fruit, sherry, hint of spices
Вкус	85	sweet, dried fruit(plum or grape), dark chocolate, caramelized sugar
Финиш	79	tannin, dark chocolate, oak wood

Sanma Expert Senior 83 21 jul 2026 3:49 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Yvesss88 Connoisseur 84 26 apr 2025 9:22 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

thijs100 Connoisseur 85 14 jul 2025 10:29 am

Slightly oak-forward at times, but mostly just a pleasant sipper with a fair bit of PX.

junyvyao Connoisseur 86 27 sep 2025 9:54 am

Not as good as Glendronach 12yo

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

William_Tang Expert Senior 86 10 nov 2025 5:27 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Sirralf Connoisseur 86 22 nov 2025 4:48 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Intense sherry aromas, vanilla, almonds, juicy rum-soaked raisins
Вкус	86	Intense sherry aromas, sweet, creamy, soft, dark ripe fruits, nutty, vanilla, caramel, a touch of dark chocolate
Финиш	87	Long finish, creamy-sweet, juicy raisins, dark chocolate, spicy

Rekve Connoisseur 84 30 nov 2025 2:21 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

BarleyMail Expert Senior 86 02 dec 2025 11:59 am

Blind tasting: Plums, dark chocolate, treacle, cloves, oranges. Medium-length, syrupy finish.

NieZnajacSieNaWhisky Expert Senior 87 08 dec 2025 9:28 pm

Nose: red fruit, dark chocolate, lots of sweet red wine. Blueberries, blackberries, liquorice, currants, sweet wet tobacco, fresh leather. Taste: sweet, soft and very smooth. Alcohol well hidden. Milk chocolate, nut cake, liquorice, cherries in syrup, linden honey. Finish: delicate but full of character — even more chocolate and sweet fruit. Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, a pinch of charcoal and cinnamon.

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 85 18 dec 2025 1:03 pm

The score of 85,xx (Dec 18/25) perfectly reflects what I found on my nose and palate. The (presumed) effort on Rachel Berry's side I won't dispute. But the options are limited by available stock and corporate strategy/guidelines imho. For being so dark at higher strength yet w/o age statement at the retail price of roughly 65 EUR in Germany, one only needs to compare it to the new range of 12/15/18/21 to rightly guess that it e.g. is not meant to provide a "better and cheaper alternative" to the higher-priced new 15 yo. albeit being darker in color. It's surely a mix of younger and a very few older casks and not bad per se. But in regards to what many of us know of Glendro just a few years back it remains a far cry, unfortunately, and additionally has a harder time among contemporary competition by e.g. Tamdhu. PS. I wish the pretty bottle (I like the shape) and label and color would determine the quality of the content, then I'd have given it 90 p. ;-)

HongMingi Member Junior — 26 jan 2026 7:53 pm

Nice dram, intense dried fruit nose.

Firefly113 Member Senior 85 01 mar 2026 4:14 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Creamy, dense, black berries, chocolate, nuts
Вкус	83	Pepper, fruits, black berries, currants, blackberries, cherries
Финиш	85	Medium, immediately pepper which quickly passed, and then the development of black berries

Old_Sport Expert Junior 87 15 apr 2026 3:40 pm

Glendronach 2025 Whisky Tasting

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	orange jam, nuts, smoked plum, cherry
Вкус	87	chocolate, dried fruit, orange peel, leather, light smoke, plum in chocolate, cherry liqueur
Финиш	87	dried fruit, cinnamon and pepper, nut, dark chocolate, coffee

whisky_alphabet Connoisseur 86 19 apr 2026 6:45 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Sir_Reynard Expert Senior 93 09 jun 2026 8:48 am

нос 90 · вкус 95 · финиш 93

kawhi Connoisseur 85 27 jul 2026 8:54 pm

Overall Review: "A good value choice considering the prices of Sherry Bomb whiskies in the domestic market" Considering the time when Sherry cask whiskies were heavily hyped, it offers excellent value for money, and even now, it is quite competitive when considering the prices of 12-year-old Sherry cask whiskies. In some aspects, it seems to demonstrate the essence of Sherry that GlenDronach pursues a little more clearly than GlenDronach 12. Of course, it is not in the same league as the official 15- to 21-year-olds, but it seems better than the 12-year-old.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	It is a sherry bomb with citrus notes, though the alcohol is a bit sharp. The downside is that the oak stands out a bit. However, I think it is actually better than Dronach 12 because the aroma is richer.
Вкус	85	The spice is quite strong, with a intense ginger-like spiciness mixed in. It is a Sherry Bomb style, but the Sherry doesn't stand out; instead, the spice and oak blend together. It is intense, but leaves something to be desired.
Финиш	83	A toffee-like sweetness predominates, followed by moderate sherry-style dried fruit nuances.

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 84 09 sep 2026 5:32 pm

Nose — 83/100 Rich dark fruits lead the nose, with plums and a noticeable nutty character. It is quite full and sherried, although the aromas feel more powerful than especially complex. Palate — 86/100 Initially quite alcohol-forward, with some youthful harshness, but time in the glass helps considerably and allows the whisky to settle. Rich sherry notes then emerge, with cherries, plums, prunes, dates and a little dried fig. There is a distinctly dessert-like quality, together with chocolate. The texture is medium to slightly thin, which prevents the rich flavours from feeling quite as luxurious as they might. Nevertheless, the palate is the strongest part of the whisky and becomes much more enjoyable after sufficient resting time. Finish — 82/100 Short, with slightly bitter tannins and a dry, dusty character. I also get damp earth toward the end. The tannins remain even after extended time in the glass, although they become a little less intrusive. Overall impression There is no denying that this is a rich, powerful, heavily sherried dram. However, I found the texture a little too thin for the style, while the bitter, drying finish detracted from the enjoyment. The rich sherry character promised plenty, but it never developed into the broader range of flavours I was hoping for. Time in the glass improved the whisky significantly and reduced the youthful alcohol notes, but there was still a sense of youthfulness underneath the cask influence. My impression is that additional maturation might have allowed the spirit, sherry influence to influence better.

springtank Connoisseur 86 01 oct 2026 8:50 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

FeydRautha Connoisseur 82 22 feb 2025 8:55 pm

Started well, quickly faded

нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 80

Fman Expert Senior 88 28 feb 2025 9:34 am

Put the Allardice 18 yo (2022) on the table and poured the Ode. My friend was thrilled :-D. Then there was the Allardice and the difference wasn't that great. Great malt, nothing sensational. I would buy it again anytime.

JBKwb Connoisseur 83 14 apr 2025 7:12 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Whiskyslam Connoisseur 81 17 apr 2025 4:29 pm

нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

dercaptain Connoisseur 85 07 may 2025 12:16 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

GlasMost Expert Senior 78 08 may 2025 8:43 pm

Big dissappointment. Artificially sweet, very unbalanced and even bitter at the end. My second try with 3 months interlude. First impression was slightly better, just above 80 points. Now below. No comparison to the good old days of B. Walker 12, 15,18 all way more refined. Please note: I know that times have changed. There is still good current malt around. But this is ridiculous.

Ficelli Connoisseur 85 10 may 2025 5:35 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

TheWhiskybossch Connoisseur 87 02 dec 2025 4:19 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

jerry_vcmg Expert Senior 88 11 dec 2025 2:28 am

Ratings range from 75 to 91. I say somewhere in the middle. Just opened, so have to come back. From multiple Pedro Ximinez sherry casks. Likeable but nothing special. Back to it. No change! Rating 86. Barely. In January 2026, discussed with a friend. Color is quite dark, hence the name. Perhaps has undergone a change. Not your typical Glendronach. Dark chocolate, licorice, orange rind, a little lemony. A little bit of honey. Woody. Spice, especially in aftertaste. Certainly not a sherry bomb as might be expected from the color. High 80's rating seems suitable, but not 90. Tasted March 2026. Open some time and probably not much change so far. Tasted against the 15 Glendronach sherry cask, matured at 46%. Better, but not that much.

leejseo Expert Senior 87 26 dec 2025 9:05 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Quercus Expert Senior 88 29 dec 2025 6:15 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Dried apricots, prunes
Вкус	90	Dark chocolate, raisins
Финиш	85	salivation

Rosebanker66 Expert Senior 86 21 jan 2026 11:58 am

kawhi Connoisseur 85 10 apr 2026 2:59 pm

2026.04.10 The aroma is a bit lacking, but the taste is rich and good. The finish isn't bad either.

нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Gurgeh Expert Junior 85 11 apr 2026 1:46 am

A well-constructed whisky with a particularly strong nose. The palate and finish are noticeably sharper and more astringent than expected, creating some imbalance relative to the aromatic profile. The whisky shows good depth on the nose but does not fully carry that through on the palate. An enjoyable dram overall, though the finish limits its appeal.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Rich and well-rounded. Dark sugar, hazelnut, rum raisins, plum, dried apricot, mocha and cinnamon. Balanced by some zesty orange and oak. A slightly earthy note reminiscent of roasted mushrooms.
Вкус	85	Good balance between sweetness and acidity, with a noticeable bitter edge. Cinnamon and a hint of white pepper add some sharpness. Medium-bodied.
Финиш	84	Relatively short. Bitter orange, cinnamon, ginger and white pepper. Slightly hot and astringent, with a lingering slick mouthfeel and some alcohol heat.

GLEN MAUR Connoisseur 88 29 apr 2026 12:19 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

yangbechue Newbie 87 12 aug 2026 7:43 pm

нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

B10duck Member Senior 86 17 sep 2026 7:19 am

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

GlasMost Expert Senior 78 16 feb 2025 8:20 pm

Very modern Sherry Whisky. Dark fruits but still a bit hot. No comparison to the Allardice18 or the Parliament. Not even 10y old. Short finish. A disappointment. Wet casks? Not my cup of tea.

Carl_DJB Expert Senior 83 05 mar 2025 3:45 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Hlektrion Connoisseur 86 08 apr 2025 1:00 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 84 18 apr 2025 3:32 pm

The best of the series. But still only good. Not very good. It's still far too young and alcoholically sharp. The PX casks deliver intense sweetness and umami notes. But even that only creates a brief impression of complexity. The youth reveals itself on the tongue at the latest. No depth. No creamy mouthfeel. It bites the tongue. For me, it needs water too. If you want to pour yourself a strong sherry bomb in the evening without giving too much thought to the notes, then this is definitely the right choice. In my opinion, it's not really suitable for anything else.

Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 84 27 apr 2025 2:46 am

Aroma - ripe sherry fruits (cherry, plum), milk chocolate. Taste - unripe red fruits, watery, not mature oak. Well, so-so

gossm01 Connoisseur 89 18 may 2025 7:58 pm

It has a relatively high viscosity and a very intense bouquet. I detect aromas of raisin syrup, plum wine, toffee, vanilla, nuts, dried fruit, and leather. It's not particularly complex. It has a relatively sweet taste. The alcohol is well integrated, and it has a relatively heavy body.

robbert88 Connoisseur 84 08 jun 2025 9:20 pm

Nice Glendronach. Just good. No more, no less. Excellent!

jam_liang Expert Senior 85 28 sep 2025 10:45 am

Very ordinary

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

RedRightHands Expert Senior 85 08 oct 2025 1:10 pm

mer1973 Connoisseur 85 04 nov 2025 9:50 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

plutoes Expert Senior 86 16 jan 2026 4:39 pm

It is not without flaws, but considering it is a NAS bottling, it is genuinely well made. Most impressively, it avoids and even overcomes several common pitfalls of full PX maturation, which makes this dram quietly admirable.

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Нос	87	High volume. Orange marmalade leads, followed by cassis and prunes. Heather honey and dark brown sugar syrup provide dense sweetness, while raspberry and Fuji apple add freshness. Macadamia nuts and dates deepen the profile, with ginger bringing a subtle, spicy lift. Despite being fully matured in PX casks, the nose is unexpectedly lively, fruity, and well balanced.
Вкус	85	Medium body with coarse tannins and a gritty texture; decent strength. Wet wood and dark chocolate form the backbone, joined by dates and hazelnuts. Nutmeg appears repeatedly, alongside wild raspberry, slightly under-ripe blueberry, and ginger. White pepper adds a sharp edge, while orange albedo brings bitterness. Sweetness, bitterness, and acidity are all present at similar intensity, creating a well-balanced palate. The spicy bite keeps the PX profile from becoming dull or overly simple.
Финиш	85	Medium length, decent strength. Cassis and dates return, accompanied by wet wood, hazelnut, and dark chocolate. Spearmint adds a cooling note, while raspberry, heather honey, ginger, and white pepper linger, leaving a spicy and slightly drying aftertaste.

KayMeertens Connoisseur 85 10 feb 2026 10:25 pm

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Нос	86	Blackberry, brown sugar, hazelnut chocolate and lemongrass. After a while a whiff of tobacco.
Вкус	85	Quite dry, woody. Blueberry, mocha and broth.
Финиш	85	Blueberry, hazelnut paste and melon.

WhiskyBjorn83 Expert Senior 81 06 apr 2026 4:35 pm

05-04-2026

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Нос	80	sherry, red fruits, rubber
Вкус	81	sherry, red fruits, chocolate, rubber
Финиш	82	sherry, red fruits, chocolate

Totoro Connoisseur 84 29 may 2026 6:05 pm

The nose is really something – captivatingly fragrant, with more facets than the lack of an age statement would suggest – but on the palate it becomes one-dimensionally sweet and noticeably spicy.

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Alexmay Newbie 68 06 jun 2026 1:38 pm

Unfortunately, a bitter disappointment. Anyone familiar with the slightly older bottlings will not be happy here.

MrPlow Member Senior 89 13 jun 2026 3:53 am

I quite like this. Certified a sherry bomb, and I like it!

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Нос	89	Brandy-soaked fruitcake, burnt sugar
Вкус	88	Figs, carnalized sugar, grape
Финиш	90	reeeeealy long

Edelstoff0331 Expert Junior 87 01 aug 2026 8:02 am

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ThorstenH Connoisseur 85 15 feb 2025 7:04 pm

Of the three brothers, I like the Dark by far the best. For €80, it's a very good price-performance ratio in 2025. 81-85 – Wow, really good one

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Нос	86	Round, stimulating sherry aroma. Blueberries, light marzipan and leather. Soft and very tasty.
Вкус	83	Strong, and the flavors are a bit lost.
Финиш	86	Medium-long finish. Still the dark fruits. Light sweetness.

Choas Connoisseur 84 18 feb 2025 9:59 pm

For me, it's definitely the best of the three new releases, but that doesn't mean it's a great malt. The PX casks did a great job here and were most successful in concealing its youth. I like it fundamentally, but the finish is still too harsh for me. I downgraded it again on my second try. The price of €80 is a joke. It's unjustified.

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Нос	86	sweet, fruity, berries, plums, some cocoa, the alcohol is not noticeable, but you can feel some youth, some sweetness like chewing gum, cherry, modern and not complex sherry but completely ok, some dryness,
Вкус	84	sweet, thick, red fruity, molasses notes, brown sugar, again cherry chewing gum, wood spice, some mocha,
Финиш	83	At the end the strong sweetness decreases and it becomes a bit bitter and again a bit spicy, here too the youth still comes through

Paszko Expert Senior 87 12 mar 2025 11:11 am

Comparable to Allardice, but drier and more alcoholic.

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Нос	87	Milk chocolate, cherries in spirit, light threads of dried plum, wet leather - classic GlenDronach.
Вкус	87	Very intense dark chocolate and fresh dry cherries. Less noticeable raisins, dried fruit, wet skin - significantly less compared to Allardice. Alcohol noticeable but covered.
Финиш	86	Medium length, consistent, dry. Over time, dark chocolate changes to old wood.

paulsamra Member Senior 86 30 mar 2025 5:37 pm

It’s a good GlenDronach. Even though it’s a new release, I think it meets the name of GlenDronach. Being purely matured in PX casks. It’s a good scotch that worth trying. It’s 50 ABV, lovely.

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Нос	85	Smell is lovely px, with depth, not very open up at the beginning though, quite closed actually
Вкус	87	Taste is lovely, it’s entirely sherry, lovely, the high ABV gives good strength to this scotch. A bit oily but as sticky as expected. Sweet but not too sweet, it has the right amount of sweetness with some spice, should be some young scotch in it as it’s a NAS. Great one
Финиш	85	Medium. The sherry lingers in mouth and nose for a while.

Casketje Expert Senior 86 08 may 2025 10:01 pm

Probably the best of the three new "Odes" because of the use of heavy sherry, but as the saying goes: in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. The issue a lot of us whisky geeks have is that we experienced the Billy Walker era and we know what this distillery is (was) capable of - arguably available at prices that were below market value. We probably have a big stash of those bottlings (guilty as charged) and we have seen how Brown-Forman professionally and corporately annihalated Glendronach's once prominent reputation amongst whisky afficionados - first by dropping the non-chill filtered and natural colour statement from some of its bottlings, then increasing the prices as if whisky was actually getting scarce, and finally just not being able to deliver the quality the high premium requires. Visit the distillery and gone are the days of high quality, correctly priced hand fills, ran by people who were actually passionate for the product. But I digress. The point I'm trying to make is that we have too much background with the distillery, so when we are presented with these new marketing-led NAS whiskies, we almost feel sorry for the distillery, and because we find glimpses of "the good old days" in them, we want to like them but realistically we have to just come to the conclusion that they are too young and too expensive for what they are. I think this would actually sell pretty well if it was priced at, say, Arran Bodega levels. But that's not how Brown-Forman "positioned" the range, and hence it'll just sit on the shelves, together with the now vastly overpriced 15 and 18. A shame, because Glendronach used to be my favourite distillery.

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Whisky-Fancier Connoisseur 88 24 aug 2025 3:58 pm

Dre73 Connoisseur 87 30 aug 2025 6:49 pm

Very fruity, red fruits, berries and cherries. Later on a lot of sweetness enters, but not the sugar-like, like often happens with PX, but a lot of vanilla and even it could have been a grain whisly, that kind of sweetness. Pleasant for sure.

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Нос	86	Smooth scent, red fruits, some spicy cinnamon notes. Berries, currants.
Вкус	87	Smooth, with only a little spicy touch, pepper, cinnamon. Berries, currants. Later on, it gains power, and some creamy sweet vanilla vibes come in.
Финиш	87	Some power now, berries, cherries, fruitiness galore. Pretty long finish. Later on much more vanilla sweetness comes in, even some kind of grainy sweetness.

Kitto Connoisseur 86 13 nov 2025 1:41 am

sagara-kun Connoisseur 87 18 nov 2025 4:08 pm

Very nice and BDF. A bit young though. It remains by far the most interesting in the range.

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Нос	87	Good PX, well concentrated on stewed and caramelized black fruit, molasses, black pepper. Macadamia nuts
Вкус	87	On the palate: ripe, caramel, molasses, black pepper; it's heavy and woody, very PX.
Финиш	86	A long finish with notes of PX, spices, burnt wood, blackberry, and jam.

rueckenschwimmzipper Expert Senior 84 06 dec 2025 11:51 am

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Dutchdram Connoisseur 85 03 jan 2026 7:15 pm

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Нос	84	Lots of fruits such as raisins, blackcurrant, cranberries, red sour cherries, lemon, redberries and blue berries. Sweet notes of caramel and chocolate. A tiny hint of cinnamon at the end.
Вкус	86	Starting a lit sweeter than the nose. Chocolate followed by caramel, treacle and fruitcake. Fruitiness follows with hints like raisins, blackcurrant and cherries. It turns very spicy now with notes of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Followed by a touch of tabacco. At the end a clear note of cognac.
Финиш	85	Short. With notes of cinnamon, chocolate, honey and a little raisin.

Onslow Expert Senior 84 05 mar 2026 4:32 pm

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mrecho7 Expert Senior 86 19 apr 2026 6:46 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Rebelliousgang Expert Senior 87 04 sep 2026 9:11 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

luxuriant Expert Junior 83 25 sep 2026 11:09 am

The name of this beer is quite good, and the alcohol content seems reasonable, but the taste is definitely lacking. My personal guess is that even if it were Pedro Ximenez Sherry throughout, it would be more like a barrel rinse at best, with the flavors of new oak and new beer being too prominent.

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Нос	84	The aroma is slightly dry and spicy, with hints of new oak and the texture of a young wine, but the overall flavor is still quite elegant. It's a medium-bodied Pedro Ximenez Sherry with notes of blackcurrant, plum, tequila, and a touch of mint.
Вкус	82	It's spicier on the palate than it smells, with a prominent young beer aroma, but it tastes quite clean. Overall, it's a bit thin and not as oily as I expected. Compared to the aroma, the taste on the palate is fresher and sweeter, with notes of orange, honey, and pepper.
Финиш	82	The length is moderate, with the same new oak, orange marmalade, and spicy finish.

Moomin Expert Senior 86 02 oct 2026 4:38 pm

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Prof_Dr_John Connoisseur 87 10 feb 2025 6:25 pm

Comment. Glendronach "Ode to the dark" is one of the three new bottlings with which Glendronach has expanded its product range. As with the other two new releases ("Ode to the embers" and "Ode to the valley"), it is a NAS whisky, and you can't say exactly what's in it. But I wouldn't be surprised if a few barrels were mixed in here, which allowed the whisky to mature for around 18 years. This complexity is not found in one of the cask strength bottlings, which have unfortunately been discontinued and will no longer be released. For a comparable price, the "Ode to the dark" offers (significantly) more than, for example, a Glendronach CS Batch 11 or 12. This whisky has the perfect stuff to be an all-day dram that doesn't have to hide behind a new 12 or 15, quite the opposite. The perfect drinking strength of 50.8% and its taste profile should appeal to many Glendronach fans. 88 points from me as a big Glendronach fan and I don't have to think twice about treating myself to 1-2 more bottles as a reserve. Slaintè!

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Нос	87	Pure sherry! Black cherries, blackberries, raisins soaked in rum, sugar, espresso, mocha, lots of dark chocolate (70% semi-sweet), the alcohol with its 50.8% is very well integrated and barely noticeable. After smelling for a while, more spices come through, the ginger described can be found, but also light hints of tobacco and leather as well as wood shavings.
Вкус	87	The Glendronach is creamy and oily on the tongue. Nothing much happens for the first few seconds, but then! It has a good attack and presses well on the tongue. In addition to the sweetness of the PX casks, more earthy, spicy notes from the casks come through. Espresso, caramel and leather notes complement the sweetness that had been predominant up until then. The impressions are a little more intense on the second sip, the ginger note is a little more present now, but is then overtaken by the PX sweetness. Everything is well balanced, no off notes, a real Glendronach that cannot deny its origins. And that's a good thing!
Финиш	86	The finish is medium-long and warming. The saliva runs down your cheeks. The sweetness is dominant in the first moments, but soon gives way to slightly more bitter notes, the leather comes through again, but there is a certain unexpected freshness in the mouth that actually suggests mint. I really like this little extra, as it adds an unexpected component to the modern PX sherry profile.

Kovalyoff Connoisseur 83 23 feb 2025 10:46 am

There are no miracles - this release is proof of that. Watery, despite the strength. More reminiscent of cognac)))

maltaholic Connoisseur 84 27 feb 2025 7:06 pm

Nose: wonderful sherry notes, soft, old, very aromatic! Taste: heavy sherry, not quite as aromatic as on the nose. Seems a bit over-melted and much too young. Conclusion: The Dark is impressive and convinces with a beautiful aroma.

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Wienter65 Expert Junior 89 07 mar 2025 12:47 am

Nose: Chocolate covered cherries melting over a chocolate cake with caramel. Decadent. Dense. Lots of typical sherry flavors. Palate: Full, syrupy body. A powerful load of PX sweetness. Very subtle burn on the tongue considering the alcohol content. A sea of melted dark chocolate greets the tongue, peppered with figs and dried apricots. Overall, not much oak, but it perfectly supports the different layers of fruit and sweetness. For a relatively young whisky, an excellent, "mature" taste. Finish: Medium length with an intense chocolate flavour. It continues to the finish, now with cherry liqueur and dark fruits. Finally, the whisky fades with mint chocolate and fresh cloves. All in all, congratulations to Rachel Barrie. The master blender from Glendronach has succeeded in producing a truly great NAS whisky.

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Danlow Expert Senior 86 16 may 2025 5:29 pm

Brown-Forman, please! Glendronach, please! Rachel, or Miss Barrie, please! What have you done with the distillery? I mean, we're dealing with a relatively young but well-crafted single malt here, which comes across as very clean. But this isn't my Glendronach, sorry! Blind, I wouldn't have recognized it as Glendronach either. A much darker, drier, and thankfully not overly sweet sherry. A bit spicy and peppery, which I attribute to its youth. Raisin cake, dark cherries, overripe strawberries, malt, and a touch of wood. But that's about it. It's delicious, sure, but almost any 100-proof bottling from Signatory would regularly pass it by. I just miss the character or something special! If this becomes the new standard for Glendronach at €50, because things aren't getting any better at the moment, then that's fine. But it's not worth €70-80. Glendronach can't and shouldn't presume to present itself as a premium brand right now. If we had a whisky here for around €50, I'd happily give it two more points considering the price-performance ratio.

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KrolikMorski Expert Senior 86 20 jun 2025 10:18 pm

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DrOmega Expert Senior 75 16 nov 2025 5:44 pm

A sweet, smooth yet simple PX cask, where the PX sherry gives a rather atypical drying character.

Tk421 Expert Senior 85 23 nov 2025 1:09 pm

Didn’t Macallan do this 10/15 years ago with Sienna and Ruby… history repeating… these releases will flop. As for the whisky… it’s competent…

Popilll Connoisseur 87 09 dec 2025 5:25 pm

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cachalot14 Connoisseur 85 25 dec 2025 8:56 pm

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DramR Member Senior 85 18 jan 2026 2:34 pm

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MaroFF Connoisseur 87 27 jan 2026 5:34 pm

For a whisky without an age statement, this is a rather high-quality drink, especially since the price is quite tempting. Sweet, fruity, with plenty of plums in all their forms, dried fruit, and chocolate, with notes of oak and coffee grounds. The alcohol is hidden, and it's pleasantly warming.

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Нос	87	delicate, sweet, sugar syrup, burnt sugar, raisins, plum jam, apple pie sprinkled with cinnamon, apricot jam, oak combined with notes of leather
Вкус	88	sweet, fruity with lots of plum jam, dried apricots, sultanas, suede leather, dark chocolate, a pinch of pepper
Финиш	87	long, pleasantly warming, with an aftertaste of dark chocolate, coffee grounds and dried plums, black dried cherries, oak

Sporx Connoisseur 86 18 apr 2026 9:20 pm

The description remains the same, but today only 96.

Ozzyosbourne007 Expert Senior 88 24 may 2026 7:47 pm

Jarmin Expert Senior 82 20 jul 2026 1:04 pm

The Ode to the Dark is matured entirely in PX sherry casks. 50.8% ABV, non-chill filtered. The packaging is color-coordinated with the 18-year-old Allardice, which is also the most expensive in the new range. It seems to be the equivalent. Problem: it isn't. The nose offers typical sherry notes, blueberries, a touch of marzipan, and leather. Not bad – until you realize there's a young, alcoholic base underneath that can't really hide. In the mouth, I encounter the same problem: raspberry, plum, raisins – all present, but the flavors seem thin. The PX cask imparts sweetness that is meant to mask the spirit. The finish is medium-long, which is synonymous with "quickly gone". Conclusion: This new NAS line from GlenDronach isn't for me. Anyone who's ever had an Allardice 18 knows what this distillery is capable of when you simply give the whisky time. Here, it's gradually being replaced by NAS expressions that use sherry casks to mask what maturation hasn't yet achieved. A shame.

szligen Expert Senior 86 15 sep 2026 7:54 am

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Sporx Connoisseur 86 15 mar 2025 9:34 pm

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Нос	87	Sherry sweetness, milk chocolate, ginger spiciness, plummy
Вкус	87	Lots of sherry sweetness, ginger sharpness, chocolatey, astringent, wood spice
Финиш	87	Medium length, initially sweet, astringent, woody spice.

whisky666 Connoisseur 86 20 mar 2025 8:21 am

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manspear Expert Senior 84 27 mar 2025 2:19 pm

Too straight taste, will be good for starters.

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The_Osprey Expert Senior 83 26 may 2025 9:39 pm

Glendronach Ode to the Dark 50.8%. 60ml sample at home, May 2025, from WhiskySite. Pretty much brown with an orange hue. Aroma is toffee and orange, raisin syrup if that’s a thing – or raisin and molasses, dates and the usual stuff you’d expect from a PX cask. Dark chocolate Turkish Delight builds over time. Pleasantly rich but also has some harsh spiritous prickle. Body is moderately oily. Taste is rich dense chocolate raisins up-front, thinning into ethanol spice mid-palate and staying spicy into the finish – but more of a refill wood ‘oak spice’ lingering. Not a bad offering – there are plenty of old sherry bombs that taste similar to this but that are ten times as expensive. This cask-led style of whisky doesn’t really resonate with me though. With water to 46%. Aroma spiritous caramel, orange, deep cherry. The water has made this crystalline and spiritous. Body is watery+. Taste is soft, chocolatey. Easy-going. Noses better at bottling strength but drinks a little better with water. 3.475/83

KacperSo93 Expert Senior 86 02 jul 2025 5:33 pm

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Нос	87	Dried fruits, figs, raisins, plums, milk chocolate, sweet cherry liqueur, Christmas compote, freshly ground coffee, fudge in cream, balsamic cream, dates, smoked plum, a bit of burnt oak, slightly smoky scent but minimal, very sweet scent, nuts in the background
Вкус	86	Burnt caramel, charred wood, dried fruit, dates, figs, espresso, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, sweet flavor, slightly nutty
Финиш	86	Woody, slightly sweet, later dry, plums in chocolate, bitter coffee, coffee grounds, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nuts in the background

kingoaa Expert Junior 86 24 aug 2025 6:08 am

Nose has dark chocolate, black cherries, grape cough syrup and espresso notes. Box says natural color, which is very dark crimson. Nice rich, drying mouthfeel. Dark chocolate, cherries, black grapes and a medium ginger spice finish.

Tim Chan Expert Senior 83 04 sep 2025 6:53 pm

Whisnyx Expert Senior 85 05 oct 2025 2:13 pm

A solid sherried dram for the price. Cocoa and berry notes work well, though the alcohol prickle is noticeable. Reminds me of a sweeter, less spicy alternative to Glendronach 15. Finish has that curious “liqueur chocolate” vibe—fun and a bit nostalgic.

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Нос	87	Dusty cocoa powder upfront, followed by cool mint and a prickle of alcohol. Sticky grape jelly sweetness, with leather and a hint of acetone in the background. Over time, berry notes appear with a faint rubbery edge.
Вкус	85	Starts with medium brown sugar sweetness, then sharp alcohol heat. Leather spreads across the palate, followed by sweet-tart berries. Cocoa returns, finishing with bitter tree sap notes.
Финиш	83	Medium length. Chocolate and alcohol hit first—almost like biting into a liquor-filled chocolate. Damp oak and cocoa linger, ending with a refreshing minty lift.

rpvdwel Connoisseur 84 07 oct 2025 7:20 pm

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barscience Member Senior 85 20 oct 2025 7:52 pm

(tasted against Glendronach 15yo Sherry Cask, 18yo Sherry Cask, Ode to the Valley, Ode to the Embers) On the nose, dark fruits and a slight spiciness make it seem rather young at first glance. On the palate, it unleashes a wealth of flavor: pickled Marasca cherries and marzipan, dark fruit jam, intense sweetness, and a decent amount of spice. Ground pepper, bitter notes of charred wood, dark chocolate, walnuts, and almonds. A hint of tobacco and leather. The slight spiciness on the palate reveals what the nose already hinted at: this is a rather young whisky. In terms of complexity, however, it certainly doesn't need to hide behind older bottlings. The alcohol is noticeable, but at the same time it also pushes the flavors forward with appropriate force. What this whisky lacks in maturity, it more than makes up for with its intensity. In that sense, it actually has more to offer for me than the 15yo Sherry Cask.

Qiefangbai Connoisseur 87 22 dec 2025 4:29 pm

It's very well-balanced; although it doesn't have any particularly outstanding features, it's a pretty good everyday drink.

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Нос	87	Brown sugar, herbs, roasted nuts, stewed apples, roasted malt, cinnamon, leather
Вкус	87	Distinct sherry flavor, high sweetness, brown sugar, fructose, red jam, sweet orange juice
Финиш	86	Long-lasting sweetness, candied orange peel, dark chocolate cake, almonds, apple peel

Plutolim Expert Senior 87 17 jan 2026 4:44 am

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Tuco1972 Connoisseur 84 22 jan 2026 2:45 pm

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Dram_Whisky Connoisseur 87 19 apr 2026 6:45 pm

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Dirac Connoisseur 85 20 aug 2026 4:38 am

Tobacco, dark chocolate, brown sugar. Slightly less pleasurable.

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BK_ Expert Senior 85 20 sep 2026 2:00 pm

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hackfresse Expert Senior 86 22 feb 2025 8:50 pm

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domani Connoisseur 85 16 mar 2025 11:15 am

It feels like an AS whisky, well-balanced and without any off-flavors. It leans more towards Glendronach, and stands out as the most successful of the Ode to series, which was ultimately to be expected. As different as the malts are, mint has emerged as a common component, albeit in varying degrees - 14.03.2025

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Нос	86	Soft sherry profile, toffee, cherry, raisin, grape, currant
Вкус	85	Soft, watery texture, white pepper, becoming increasingly oily and fruity, cherry, currant, oak spice
Финиш	84	Medium-length, spicy and peppered mint chocolate

DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 86 30 mar 2025 7:18 am

Christopher.iron Expert Senior 87 01 apr 2025 6:55 am

I was looking forward to this one! One of the new releases of the Glendronach, and as a fan of this distillery and also the PX Cask, this had to be the first one of these series. A little high in price if you compare it to other releases of the Dronach, but if it is in sale somewhere, I would recommend it to every PX fan.

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Нос	88	Blueberries, raisins, a little vanilla in the background, walking into a field of flowers, PX sherry cask sweetness, choclate chip cookies kind of notes, licorice.
Вкус	87	Sherry sweetness again! Just like you expect from the Dronach, red fruit, licorice again and hints of coffee beans.
Финиш	87	Pleasant, smooth and medium in lenght. The ABV does not really come up in the finish.

Mugis Expert Senior 84 07 jun 2025 9:06 pm

MarcinSmm Connoisseur 86 25 jul 2025 9:02 pm

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whiskyfuchs Expert Senior 86 23 sep 2025 5:06 pm

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Нос	87	starts delicious in the nose
Вкус	86	initially quite ok in the mouth, but then becomes a bit bitter after the second sip
Финиш	85	Unfortunately, I like the finish less and less

Whisky_dan Expert Senior 86 01 oct 2025 9:58 pm

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thomasjx Connoisseur 85 05 nov 2025 12:07 pm

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XiJinPing Expert Junior 86 12 nov 2025 2:25 am

drumlick Member Senior 88 01 dec 2025 4:13 pm

Aroma: naturally sherry! Cherries, raisins, dark chocolate Taste: Naturally sweet! Espresso, caramel, but also a hint of leather. Creamy on the tongue. Finish: Mid-course, sweet and warm

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dapoinbua Connoisseur 86 14 mar 2026 9:52 pm

MaltVader Connoisseur 85 19 apr 2026 5:32 pm

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DrulyaSipper Expert Senior 87 15 may 2026 1:35 pm

This one is for a sweet tooth. Texture is reach, chewing, baking spices and dark fruits. Great release!

novachenko Expert Senior 83 12 jun 2026 7:04 am

Well, I don't know, it's empty. Take the PX out of there, and there's nothing left at all.

Will_iam Connoisseur 89 01 jul 2026 7:26 pm

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снимок #4864 · статус complete · собран 2026-09-13T06:10:04+00:00 · сверено: строки сходятся с объявленным числом · ожидалось 488, фактических строк 488, сохранено 488

экспертный allowlist: Expert Junior, Expert Senior, Specialist, Connoisseur. Служебные роли (Administrator, Community Manager, Editor, Photo Moderator, Shoplink Moderator, Super Administrator) остаются ролью, но экспертизой не объявляются. Авторское смещение не применяется: author-bias correction not applied; view is raw observations.

показано 50 из 488 · страница 3 из 10 · за страницей ещё 438

Одно наблюдение = одна строка исходной таблицы; повторные оценки одного автора сохраняются. «Дата неизвестна» означает отсутствие даты в источнике, а не время сбора.
Автор	Роль WB	Эксперт	Оценка	Дата	Наблюдение
uwst1	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #100
TK110460	Member Junior	нет	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #101
SYMUE1	Expert Junior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #102
CaskHead	Connoisseur	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #103
Eike	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #104
yangbechue	Newbie	нет	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #105
Mumford	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #106
mcmoaner	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #107
Malthead_GER	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #108
Prof_Dr_John	Connoisseur	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #109
Ilya_Frolov (Expert Junior, Member Senior)	Expert Junior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #110
seddolimalt	Newbie	нет	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #111
msofb	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #112
Alpenwhisky1978	Member Senior	нет	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #113
TribleB	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #114
Dronach_Aficionado	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #115
aor72	Member Senior	нет	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #116
kapazi	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #117
eagle1976	Expert Junior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #118
Rebelliousgang	Expert Senior	да	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #119
washBaer	Member Senior	нет	87.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #120
MarcinSmm	Connoisseur	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #121
Mike & Malts	Expert Junior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #122
DramGoodLife	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #123
Nidan	Connoisseur	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #124
Vintage~1973~	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #125
Noodlespace	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #126
_7353	Newbie	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #127
Steffmaus	Member Senior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #128
Schmausel	Administrator	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #129
plutoes	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #130
Qbik	Member Senior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #131
Michael0206	Member Senior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #132
IthiLkr	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #133
xraycer	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #134
DerJerry	Member Senior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #135
stefanHVL09	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #136
BarleyPeat_55er	Expert Junior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #137
Tommyknocker	Connoisseur	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #138
holy smoke	Expert Junior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #139
ychany	Expert Junior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #140
KacperSo93	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #141
lamune_orange (Member Junior, Member Senior)	Member Junior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #142
B10duck	Member Senior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #143
hackfresse	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #144
Watson	Connoisseur	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #145
zava	Member Junior	нет	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #146
Teomarg	Connoisseur	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #147
beko	Expert Junior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #148
BarleyMail	Expert Senior	да	86.0	неизвестна	стр. 1, #149

Роли в снимке (8)

Administrator: 2
Connoisseur: 113
Expert Junior: 61
Expert Senior: 213
Member Junior: 12
Member Senior: 69
Newbie: 17
Specialist: 1

Источник — append-only снимки S3 (core_vote_snapshot/core_vote_row). Режимы ничего не записывают: страница только читает и не запускает сбор.

Бутылка	Цена	WB рейтинг	Регион / дистиллерия	Скидка	WA медиана	vs WA	Fair€	vs fair	Маркет WB	vs маркет	Наличие	Тип / объём	Магазин	WB связь
Glendronach Ode to the Dark 50.8% ABV Sherry Whiskybase ≈70 cl объём оценён источником	72.90 €	WB 85.4 493 оц. собр. 488/488	HighlandsGlendronach	—	63.64 € 59.27 €–67.35 € · 4 из 5	-14.6%	77.00 €	+5.3%	62.88 €	-15.9%	в наличии	Whisky≈70 cl	Whisky Agents	WB #265630 не подтверждено (не exact)
Glendronach Ode to the Dark 50.8% ABV Sherry Whiskybase 70 cl	76.90 €	WB 85.4 493 оц. собр. 488/488	HighlandGlendronach	—	63.64 € 59.27 €–67.35 € · 4 из 5	-20.8%	77.00 €	+0.1%	62.88 €	-22.3%	в наличии склад: 1	—70 cl	AllesWhisky	WB #265630 не подтверждено (не exact)
Glendronach Ode to the Dark 50.8% ABV Sherry Whiskybase 70 cl	78.90 €	WB 85.4 493 оц. собр. 488/488	—Glendronach	—	63.64 € 59.27 €–67.35 € · 4 из 5	-24.0%	77.00 €	-2.5%	62.88 €	-25.5%	в наличии	single malt whisky70 cl	DeliaWhisky	WB #265630 не подтверждено (не exact)
Glendronach Ode to the Dark 50.8% ABV Sherry Whiskybase 70 cl	84.24 €	WB 85.4 493 оц. собр. 488/488	HighlandGlendronach	—	63.64 € 59.27 €–67.35 € · 4 из 5	-32.4%	77.00 €	-9.4%	62.88 €	-34.0%	нет в наличии снят с продажи	whisky70 cl	Berry Bros. & Rudd	WB #265630 не подтверждено (не exact)
Glendronach Ode to the Dark 43% ABV Sherry Whiskybase 70 cl	235.17 €	WB 85.4 493 оц. собр. 488/488	HighlandGlengoyne	—	68.35 € 63.65 €–72.33 € · 4 из 5	-244.1%	77.00 €	-205.4%	62.88 €	-274.0%	в наличии	whisky70 cl	Berry Bros. & Rudd	WB #265630 не подтверждено (не exact)