Whisky Forum - Sherry bombs

MJ75 · Single Malt Member Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 63

Thoughts please people, what do you all think are the best value heavily sherried malts out there right now?

I did enjoy the Glenfarclas 15 I had recently, and thankfully not a whiff of sulphur. I'm after something similar and wondered what you all thought.

Thanks in advance.
MJ

Kenny M · Master Of Malts Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 860

I would say the best sherry bomb for your money is the Aberlour A'bunadh but if you are after something a bit more refined then the Aberlour 16 and 18 are excellent.

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

Glendronach is great - the 15 year-old (Revival) in particular. It's great value for money, especially considering that current batches are older than 15 years old, as a result of the distillery being closed from 1996 to 2001. The Glendronach 12 is probably my favourite entry-level sherry bomb from any distillery.

The best sherry bomb I've ever had was a single cask Glenfarclas from 1968, but as that was a one-off experience my money is still on Glendronach. Having said that, Glenfarclas never disappoints either - the 30 is my favourite core range Glenfarclas, and the 15 is great as well. The 21 is more subtle, not really a sherry bomb, but certainly worth it too.

I'm not a fan of the Aberlour 10 but I have to concur that the a'bunadh is excellent.

Quaich1 · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:31 pm Post subject:

MJ, I would highly recommend Glenfarclas 105, a cask strength delightful sherry bomb at a reasonable price. It goes in the UK for about 41 pounds. I bought my bottle in Quebec Canada during a visit there from Ontario and I think I paid just under $100. Canadian a year ago.
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sorren · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject:

Most batches of abunadh are fantastic, some are a little tainted but for value it's this or the farclass 15, if you can push the boat then the Glenfarclas 40 is prob as good as it gets for me, but look out for the new balvenie 15 single barrel from sherry buts, I expect them to be pretty good !! Not sure when the release date is though..

Alastair · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject:

In the past when asked to recommend a good sherried whisky i would have instantly said the Macallan 10 but that has gone now. I would agree with the suggestions above, Aberlour and the Glendronach offer some great sherried malts and the Aberlour a'bunadh certainly fits the description "sherry bomb"

Diademo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 1255

My favorite sherried malts are from GlenDronach distillery, particularly their Single Cask Bottlings. Other good value is Glengoyne.

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STUDOGG37 · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:15 am Post subject:

If you buy the Glendronach 12 year, check to see when it was bottled, if it was in 2013 it should be around 16/17 years, as it was mothballed during 1996-2002.

After a recent visit to Glendronach they confirmed the above, I have a 12yr (2013) bottle open and it is a cracking dram for around Â£32.
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GBrough · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:38 pm Post subject:

How about the Glendronach 15 Revival, is it good. Looking for a sherry bomb to balance out my selection.
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Big Mac · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:21 am Post subject:

GBrough · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:41 am Post subject:

Thanks Mac, will give them a try.

I got plenty of stuff to look forward to, including more money coming in soon for a sherry bomb.
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