Glendronach single casks Batch 5.

19 year old single Oloroso Sherry Butt cask number 2406. Distilled 1st November 1991. 530 numbered bottles.

Glendronach

Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

Nose: Fine, aged-sherry qualities partnering a dark fruit base, which is well paired with a coffee mocha charm. Elegant with fine balance.

Palate: Poached pears and prunes structured around a central foundation of sherry and bitter chocolate shavings.