Tag Archives: GlenDronach

News: The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated

Posted on 10 December 2019 by Steve Prentice

The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated; a peated expression of the Highland Single Malt, which is best known for its unpeated sherry cask maturation style. Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie has crafted The GlenDronach … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach Cask Strength (Batch 6)

Posted on 30 November 2017 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach Cask Strength (Batch 6), 56.1% abv Info: Matured in a combination of Spanish Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks. Bottled at cask strength, 56.1%, non chill filtered and at natural colour. Colour: Slightly rusty rich gold. Nose: Fairly rich nose, … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach 25yo Grandeur Batch 8

Posted on 20 December 2016 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach 25yo Grandeur Batch 8 – 50.5% abv Info: Matured for 25 years in Oloroso Sherry casks. 1,505 bottles, 50.5% abv. Colour: Deep, rich, dark, winter sherry fruits. Nose: Like the colour, the nose is deep and dark, jam packed with winter … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach 14yo Marsala

Posted on 19 December 2016 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach 14yo Marsala – 46% abv Info: This GlenDronach 14yo Marsala single malt is finished in casks which previously held Marsala wine. Colour: Golden with deep yellow tints. Nose: There’s what I’d call a proper nose going on here, something really … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach 14yo Virgin Oak

Posted on 6 October 2016 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach 14yo Virgin Oak – 46% abv Info: This is a re-release of the critically-acclaimed 14YO Virgin Oak first issued in July 2010. It’s bottled at 46% abv, non chill filtered and with natural colour. Matured initially in European Oak casks … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach Peated

Posted on 12 January 2016 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach Peated – 46% abv Info:  Peated, unusually for GlenDronach. Initially matured in bourbon casks before being finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. NAS. Colour: Ripe straw to light gold. Nose: Instant peaty hit, we’re talking a smoked peat, a … Continue reading →

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Review: The GlenDronach 12 Year Old

Posted on 5 January 2016 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach 12yo ‘Original’ – 43% abv Info: Matured for at least 12 years in a combination of Spanish PX & Oloroso sherry casks. Non-chill filtered, natural colour. Colour: Rich sunset gold, rusty orange tints. Nose: Instant rich and deep sherry … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 5

Posted on 20 December 2015 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach Cask Strength – Batch 5 – 55.3% abv Info: NAS, cask strength, non chill filtered and natural colour. Matured in a combination of PX and Oloroso sherry casks. Colour: Vibrant autumnal gold. Nose: Rich, punchy deep sherry nose. There’s winter … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 4

Posted on 24 August 2015 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach Cask Strength – Batch 4 – 54.7%abv Info: Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks. Non chill filtered, natural colour. Colour: Summer gold. Nose: Malty, sherried and fun. Fairly full on, don’t sniff too hard. Nutty … Continue reading →

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Review: GlenDronach ‘The Hielan’ 8yo

Posted on 23 August 2015 by Steve Prentice

GlenDronach – ‘The Hielan’ – 8yo – 46% abv Info: Matured and married in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. Non chill filtered, natural colour and bottled at 46%. Colour: Light to medium straw, nice and natural. Nose: Plenty of … Continue reading →

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