GlenDronach 23 years 1992 - 2016 Single Cask #76

Since 2007, The GlenDronach has presented a series under the name: Single Cask Whiskies. Batch 13 was launched in February 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 May of the year 1992 and finally bottled in January 2016 after a 23-year maturation. This Single Cask Whisky is the perfect example of craftsmanship from this renowned Highlands distillery.

After very careful selection, cask 76 was selected and finally bottled at cask strength without colouring and filtering. This resulted in 683 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

Bright ruby gold.

Nose

Rich sherried characteristics laden with dark treacle and dried fruits. Hints of vintage leather add a classic aged depth.

Palate

Dried prunes hold rich toasted oak spices and roasted coffee beans. Hints of ginger biscuits and dark chocolate appear in the long finish,

The GlenDronach 20 years 1992 - 2016 Single Cask #76 heeft op WhiskyBase een gemiddelde score van 90.05 / 100 punten

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.