The award-winning GlenDronach range marries the best of Highland and Spanish skill and heritage to offer whiskies of elegant, complex character with tremendous depth of taste. The two different styles of sherry casks that are used to craft The GlenDronach are a balanced mix of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. Renowned as the masters of sherry cask maturation, our Highland whiskies are recognized for their deep colour and rich flavour profiles, which range from sweet fruity flavours, from the Pedro Ximenez casks we select, to the dry and nutty notes, from superb Oloroso casks.

This superb, richly sherried single malt whisky is matured in the finest Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks, following a first maturation in American Bourbon casks. This long maturation in sherry casks lends the GlenDronach 12 a full-bodied, depth of taste, far beyond its years. Natural colour and bottled at 86 proof.

AWARDS
2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Gold Medal
2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 94 Rating
2016 International Wine & Spirits Competition - Gold
World Whiskey Awards - Gold

Bottle Size: 750ml

The GlenDronach Port Wood is inspired by the historical import of casked port into Scotland during the 19th century. During the 1800s, port was ‘de rigueur’, and many of the finest port pipes would travel from Portugal, down its Douro River, destined for the wine cellars of Scotland’s gentry. Whilst many years have passed, Portugal’s majestic Douro Valley is still renowned for its exceptional port. We have selected some of its finest port pipes to house The GlenDronach for a second maturation period of three years. Our Master Blender has expertly combined the whisky from these port pipes, to create a fruit-filled ten-year-old expression, with layers of ripe berries rolling into its signature long, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

APPEARANCE: Intense cherry wood

NOSE: Breathe in delightful waves of Victoria plum, bramble and strawberry jam with top notes of cherry blossom and honeysuckle on a base of sandalwood and ginger.

PALATE: Layers upon layers of rich fruits. Sip blackberry and roasted apple crumble with freshly baked gingerbread, developing into a baked orange and black cherry back-note.

CONCLUSION: Savour orange peel, sultana and cherry cake lingering into the richly fruity finish.

The Glendronach Cask Bottling 28 Year Old 1992 Scotch Whisky represents an epitome of craftsmanship and aging expertise. Distilled in 1992 and carefully nurtured for nearly three decades, this exceptional single malt whisky showcases the true essence of The Glendronach distillery.

With an impressive 28 years of maturation in the finest sherry casks, it unveils a symphony of complex flavors and aromas. Rich, dark fruits, velvety caramel, and oak spices blend seamlessly, creating a luxurious and harmonious profile.

This limited-edition release is a testament to The Glendronach's commitment to tradition and excellence. Each sip is an invitation to savor the legacy of a distillery known for producing remarkable whiskies, making it a prized possession for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

The award-winning GlenDronach range marries the best of Highland and Spanish skill and heritage to offer whiskies of elegant, complex character with tremendous depth of taste. The two different styles of sherry casks that are used to craft The GlenDronach are a balanced mix of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. Renowned as the masters of sherry cask maturation, our Highland whiskies are recognized for their deep colour and rich flavour profiles, which range from sweet fruity flavours, from the Pedro Ximenez casks we select, to the dry and nutty notes, from superb Oloroso casks.

In contrast to the traditional non-peated character of The GlenDronach, this whisky has been distilled using gently peated malted barley. This expression is matured in bourbon casks followed by a second period of maturation in the finest Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Natural colour and bottled at 92 proof.

AWARDS
2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge - 90 Rating
2016 International Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver Outstanding

Bottle Size: 750ml

In flavour, the expression offers sumptuous notes of dark fruits, rich chocolate and manuka honey with an enveloping, memorable finish worthy of this monumental malt’s history. This luxuriously sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and natural in colour.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Antique Bronze.

NOSE: An intoxicating burst of maraschino cherry, ripe bramble and dark chocolate mint with hints of orange bitters and walnut liqueur.

PALATE: Honey-glazed apricot and ripe fig with a crescendo of black cherry, angelica and muscovado. Long and enveloping finish with dark manuka honey, herbal bitters and dark chocolate.

The GlenDronach 18 years old has been named after the renowned founder of the distillery, James Allardice. This exceptional sherried single malt is natural in colour and bottled at 46% ABV. Matured in the finest Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, this sublime richly sherried malt is truly unforgettable.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Bright deep gold with a tawny centre.

NOSE: Sweet aromatics of fudge and Muscovado sugar. Fruit compote and glacier morello cherries provide added complexity.

PALATE: Rich dark and seductive. Remarkable flavours of stewed fruits and all-spice marry together with classic aged Oloroso sherry and toasted walnut bread combined with chocolate orange.

Whiskey: GlenDronach 27 Year Old Grandeur Highland Single Malt Scotch

This 27 year old expression includes whisky matured in a mix of oloroso and Pedro Ximnez butts and puncheons.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 100.2 (50.1% ABV)

Age: 27 Year

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Glendronach Distillery

Detailed Description

This is the 10th expression in the limited edition Grandeur range from The GlenDronach. It's a 27 year old single malt that was matured in a combination of ex-Pedro Ximnez and Oloroso sherry puncheons and butts, which have been described as some of the distillery's oldest and most unique sherry casks. It was bottled at a robust 50.1% ABV, with a limited release of just 2,293 numbered bottles.

GlenDronach 27 Year Old Grandeur Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Black truffle, plum compote and rich treacle initially. Dried apricots, oily walnuts and brandied cherries develop underneath.

Palate: Creamy hazelnut, Seville orange marmalade and stewed apples, with clove and coffee liqueur.

Finish: Antique leather and plenty of sweet earthy tones.

Distillery Information

Glendronach distillery is a Scottish whisky distillery located near Forgue, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire, in the Highland whisky district. It is owned by the BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd.

A rare and highly sought-after single malt Scotch whisky that is aged for an impressive 27 years in a single sherry butt cask. This limited edition whisky is bottled at cask strength, which means that it is not diluted with water before bottling, giving it a rich and complex flavor profile.

The Glendronach distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands and is known for producing exceptional single malt whiskies that are aged in sherry casks. The Single Cask Sherry Butt 27 Year is a prime example of this style of whisky, with its deep and complex flavors that are a result of its long maturation period.

On the nose, the Glendronach Single Cask Sherry Butt 27 Year has a rich and fruity aroma, with notes of raisins, figs, and dark chocolate. On the palate, the whisky is full-bodied and complex, with flavors of dried fruit, Christmas spices, and a hint of oak. The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering sweetness and a touch of spice.

One of the standout features of this whisky is the sherry cask in which it is aged. The cask imparts a deep and rich flavor to the whisky, with notes of dark fruit, nuts, and oak. The 27-year aging process also gives the whisky a smooth and velvety texture that is a delight to drink.

The Glendronach Single Cask Sherry Butt 27 Year is a rare and highly collectible whisky that is sure to impress even the most discerning whisky aficionados. Its limited edition status and exceptional flavor profile make it a prized possession for any whisky collector, while its rich and complex flavors make it a true delight to drink for anyone who appreciates a high-quality single malt Scotch whisky.

A small number of Oloroso sherry casks which demonstrate exceptional character have been chosen by Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie for the eleventh batch of The GlenDronach Grandeur.

This expression is an exquisite representation of the rich, complex and full-bodied style of The GlenDronach Distillery. All of its natural colour has been drawn from the casks in which it has rested for almost three decades. Each bottle is individually numbered by hand as a reflection of its rarity.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Ruby tinged walnut.

NOSE: Opulent and powerful with a symphony of sherry aromatics, interwoven with dark manuka honey, roasted almond and walnut. Baked plum and ginger captivate the senses, deepening to rustic vintage leather and freshly ground coffee.

PALATE: Intense and full-bodied with dark fruit notes on a base of velvet and fine leather. A crescendo of black cherry and espresso adorns each mouthful.

CONCLUSION: Richly rewarding, with a persistent chocolate, liquorice and walnut finish.

The GlenDronach Cask Strength offers connoisseurs a deep insight into the distillery’s signature character, by bottling at the whisky’s natural cask strength, as was the custom before the turn of the 20th Century. Add a drop or two of water to reveal a cornucopia of flavour – from richly spiced bramble wine and treacle toffee, to lingering Seville orange peel and nutmeg layered with caramel and maraschino cherry. Such is the reward of our eleventh batch of The GlenDronach Cask Strength, a richly sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.

As with all expressions of The GlenDronach, all of the natural colour is drawn from slow maturation in Spanish oak casks.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Deep bronze.

NOSE: Mulled cranberry, orange and clove liqueur meld with dark honeyed treacle on a base of nutty oak.

PALATE: Richly spiced bramble wine and treacle toffee interweave with chocolate raisin, cinnamon maple and sultana.

CONCLUSION: Lingering Seville orange peel and nutmeg layered with caramel and maraschino cherry.