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Like Scotch, Irish whiskey has a long tradition of aging in ex-sherry casks that hail from this part of the world. The ex-bourbon, American oak backbone of so many Irish and Scotchwhiskeys today really didn’t become the norm until the 1960s. Back in the day, the wine would have been imported in casks.
A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 12 Year Old’s accolades include gold medals from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2017, 2019) and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). Where Is The Glendronach 12 Year Old Produced? Spiced mulled wine and pear. Palate: Rich, creamy silky-smooth.
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A multi-award-winning release, The Glendronach 18 Year Old’s accolades include a silver and ‘silver outstanding’ medal from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013, 2014), and a gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022). at Gordon’s Fine Wine and Liquors, Waltham.
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