GlenDronach 20 years 1993 - 2013 Single Cask #5

Since 2007, The GlenDronach has presented a series under the name: Single Cask Whiskies. Batch 9 was launched in December 2013.

True to their tradition, The GlenDronach mainly uses carefully selected sherry casks handcrafted at renowned sherry bodegas from southern Spain (Jerez de la Frontera and Sanlúcar de Barrameda)
 

Origin and bottling

Distilled on 15 January in the year 1993 and finally bottled in October 2013 after a 20-year maturation. This Single Cask Whisky is the perfect example of craftsmanship from this renowned Highlands distillery.

After very careful selection, cask 5 was selected and finally bottled at cask strength without colouring and filtering. This resulted in 645 bottles.
 

Cask type

This Single Cask Whisky has spent over two decades on an Oloroso Sherry Butt. This cask has allowed this GlenDronach to gain unparalleled depth and enormous complexity.

Tasting note according to GlenDronach

Appearance

Dark cherry wood.

Nose

Fresh herbal notes infused through roasted coffee beans, combined with black pepper and sweet, ripe Mediterranean fruits.

Palate

Stewed dark fruits, demerara sugar and roasted coffee beans combine with hints of spicy cedar wood, clove and mixed peel.

The GlenDronach 20 years 1993 - 2013 Single Cask #5 has an average score of 90.82 / 100 points on WhiskyBase

Glendronach Distillery

Glendronach Distillery is located in the valley of Forgue, near Huntly in Aberdeenshire, in the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1826 by James Allardice, Glendronach is one of the oldest legal distilleries in Scotland and is known for its rich tradition and craftsmanship.

A specific feature of Glendronach is its strong focus on maturing whisky in ex-sherry casks. This gives the whiskies their distinctive deep, complex and fruity flavour profiles, with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, honey and spices. The distillery uses water from the Dronac Burn, which contributes to its unique flavour.

Glendronach uses traditional copper pot stills and a slow distillation process, ensuring a rich and full-bodied spirit. Glendronach's whiskies are known for their elegance and depth, with a long, warming finish.

Glendronach Distillery remains a highly respected name among whisky lovers for its dedication to quality and tradition and its production of exceptionally balanced Highland single malts.