The embodiment of sherried single malt, Glendronach is renowned for its affinity with oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks. This interaction of this Highland distillery’s weighty spirit with top-quality casks from Jerez has been winning the hearts of whisky fans for almost two centuries.
Glendronach 12 Year Old
£49.75
The 12 Year Old Glendronach is a rich dram matured in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks. You’ll find notes of autumn leaves with plenty of stewed fruit, gingerbread and sultanas, covered in rich toffee sauce. A superb flagship single malt for this old Highland distillery.
Style
- Body4
- Richness3
- Smoke0
- Sweetness4
Character
- Stewed Fruit
- Leaves
- Ginger
- Sultana
- Toffee
- Coffee
Glendronach 15 Year Old
£80.50
Glendronach’s master blender Rachel Barrie favours full-term maturation over the sherry ‘finishing’ practiced at many other distilleries. After 15 years in sherry casks, this single malt is bold and intense with layers of dried fruit covered in chocolate, freshly ground coffee and rum and raisin ice cream.
Style
- Body4
- Richness4
- Smoke0
- Sweetness4
Character
- Mint
- Dark Chocolate
- Figs
- Dried Fruit
- Cherry
- Raisins
Glendronach 18 Year Old
£179
When it comes to true powerhouse sherried whiskies, this 18-year-old Glendronach is hard to beat. Exclusively matured in oloroso sherry casks, it is laden with complex notes of espresso, dried cherries and Eccles cakes, complemented by Worcester sauce, allspice, and hints of honey glazed beef jerky. This is dark and bold but still manages to balance oak and spirit character – a real masterclass in whisky making.
Style
- Body4
- Richness4
- Smoke0
- Sweetness3
Character
- Coffee
- Cherry
- Fruit Cake
- Honey
- Hazelnut
- Meat
Dr Rachel Barrie
Dr Rachel Barrie, master blender for Glendronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh, has spent over 30 years in the Scotch whisky industry. She’s also worked with the likes of Glenmorangie, Bowmore, and Laphroaig and since becoming one of the few women to hold the title of Scotch whisky master blender she has paved the way for others to follow in her footsteps.
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