GlenDronach 33 years 1978 - 2012 Single Cask #1068

Since 2007, The GlenDronach has presented a series under the name: Single Cask whiskies. Batch 6 was launched in July 2012.

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

Origin and bottling

Distilled on 29 December of the year 1978 and finally bottled in July 2012 after a maturation of over 33 years. This Single Cask Whisky is the perfect example of craftsmanship from this renowned Highlands distillery.

After very careful selection, cask 1068 was selected and finally bottled at cask strength without colouring and filtering. This has resulted in 318 bottles.

Cask type

This single cask whisky has spent over two decades on a Oloroso Sherry Puncheon. This cask has allowed this GlenDronach to gain unparalleled depth and enormous complexity.

Tasting Notes according to GlenDronach

Appearance

Sparkling and deep, rich ruby-red mahogany.

Nose

An orchestra of spices, raisins and coffee, with undertones of barley cereal.

Palate

Initially an explosion of honey, vanilla and Demerara sugar, followed by a cascade of dark chocolate, spices, coffee and raisins.

On WhiskyBase, this GlenDronach gets an average score of 91.55 / 100 points.

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.