Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 5 at The Whisky Barrel – Scotch Whisky News
Glendronach Cask Strength
Batch #5 of the sherry cask matured Highlander bottled at natural cask strength.
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 5 Highland single malt Scotch whiskey. Winter 2015 release of the popular full strength sherry cask matured Scotch.
Nose: Delicious molten toffee and wild honey poured over ripe figs and dates. Subtle hints of tangerine, coffee grounds and a dusting of cinnamon add a perfect balance to the nose.
Palate: Vibrant oak spices and warming stem ginger compliment the rich sherry and dark fruit characteristics. Waves of sour plums and subtle gingerbread combine with stewed barley and roasted coffee beans, softened by a gentle hint of walnut..
Finish: A perfect harmony of the finest sherry casks and traditional Highland characteristics.
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.
