Glendronach Batch 10 Single Cask Whiskies

It’s that time of year again and Highland distiller Glendronach are gearing up to release their much anticipated single cask bottling series. These whiskies, unlike other single malts, are not a blend of multiple casks, rather these editions are limited to the whisky yielded from just one cask – making them inherently limited.

Glendronach specialise in using casks that previously held sherry in them. The result is a rich, chocolatey flavour with additional notes of dried fruits and spices. Furthermore all of these whiskies are bottled at cask strength, without the addition of colouring nor chill-filtration. They basically pour the whisky out of the cask and sieve out the bits of floating wood – you can’t get much purer than that!

Glendronach 1990
Cask 2970
Pedro Ximenez Puncheon
24 Years Old
51.3%abv
£136.95

Appearance: Rich crimson velvet.
Nose: Generous dustings of allspice over sundried raisins and roasted coffee beans with a delicate barley background.
Palate: Initial intense rich molasses and dark bitter chocolate harmonise with fragrant, toasted oak spice.

Glendronach 1991
Cask 1346
Pedro Ximenez Puncheon
22 Years Old
52.1%abv
£117.95

Appearance: A ruby heart in burnt amber.
Nose: Crisp white pepper and citrus zest flood through dates and sultanas. Hints of ginger and nutmeg give an earthy depth.
Palate: Crisp, fresh oak spices develop to rich orange marmalade drenched over plums, dried prunes and dark chocolate.

Glendronach 1994
Cask 3397
Pedro Ximenez Puncheon
19 Years Old
53.8%abv
£95.95

Appearance: Deep crimson mahogany.
Nose: Luxurious chocolate warmed by aromatic herbs and toasted spices, paired with rum-soaked raisins and sultanas.
Palate: Sumptuous depths of sweet dates and ripe figs hold a fantastic crisp, herbal balance. Milk chocolate rolls through the robust sherry character.

Glendronach 1995
Cask 3025
Pedro Ximenez Puncheon
18 Years Old
51.1%abv
£91.95

Appearance: Antique golden oak.
Nose: A beautiful balance of sherry-soaked apricots and sultanas combines with hazelnut, ground almonds and toasted oak.
Palate: Fresh green apple develops to prunes and raisins with a vibrant spice note of ginger, black pepper and soft clove oil.

Glendronach 1996
Cask 1487
Pedro Ximenez Puncheon
18 Years Old
54.1%abv
£91.95

Appearance: Polished cherry wood.
Nose: An enriched combination of dark Demerara sugar and espresso spiced by gentle herbs and soft touches of liquorice.
Palate: Classic chocolate and orange merge with floods of rich plum juice. Roasted coffee beans enhance the full body and a crisp zest adds a fresh edge to the finish.

Glendronach 2002
Cask 1500
Pedro Ximenez Puncheon
12 Years Old
56.7%abv
£58.95

Appearance: Bright amber with a ruby core.
Nose: Intense waves of treacle toffee and dark fruits are lightened by slight hints of mint and soft clove.
Palate: Sweet figs and chocolate-covered raisins dusted with vanilla are spiced by subtle cigar smoke, candied peel and stem ginger.