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17th February 2016 |
GlenDronach
releases Batch 13 of its
popular single cask bottlings which
includes the oldest ever release from
the distillery.
 GlenDronach has unveiled Batch 13 of its popular single cask bottlings series, selected as always by Master Blender Billy Walker.
The headline grabbing expression in Batch 13 is undoubtedly the
GlenDronach 1968 cask no. 5837 47 year old, which is the oldest ever release from the Speyside distillery. The
GlenDronach 1968 was distilled on the 24th September 1968, matured in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Hogshead cask, then bottled in July 2016 at a strength of 45.9 % ABV. Described by Master Blender Billy Walker as, "an amazing, venerable and exceptionally rare whisky", it is sure to become one of GlenDronach's most sought after bottlings.
Billy added,
"We only have a few casks of the legendary 1968 vintage left in our inventory and they are extraordinary survivors from a golden, bygone age of whisky production. Today we are thrilled and delighted to present this remarkable expression in Batch 13 to our customers worldwide."
GlenDronach tell me that the 47 year old 1968 heavyweight is, in appearance, dark oak edged with rich crimson. On the nose, intense, full-bodied aromas of dark treacle, sour plums and rich prune syrup combine with fragrant herbal notes and faint cigar smoke. On the palate, an impactful sherried character is laden with dark prunes and molasses while a torrent of vibrant orange bitters and dark espresso holds hints of eucalyptus and pine needles.
The other 8 expressions in this Batch 13 release are described as we have come to expect
from GlenDronach, as having a robust and richly-sherried signature taste complemented by mouth-watering notes of treacle, plums, apricot, figs, damsons and currants…even with intriguing hints of red chilli, chocolate raisins and vintage leather!
At the other end of the age scale in this release is the youngest expression, described as a zingy 12 year old from cask number 5521 and bottled at 57.3% ABV. On the nose, dark fruit cake infused with hints of stem ginger syrup, orange bitters and notes of toasted walnuts. On the palate, sumptuous depths of sweet dates and ripe figs hold a crisp oak and herbal balance complementing the rich sherry character.
The 9 new GlenDronach single cask bottlings details are as follows:
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GlenDronach 1968 cask no. 5837 /
47 year old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Hogshead
/45.9 % ABV / 301 Bottles
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GlenDronach 1991 cask no. 2361 /
24 year old / Oloroso Sherry Butt
/ 53.1% ABV / 331 Bottles
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GlenDronach 1992 cask no. 76 / 23
year old / Oloroso Sherry Butt / 52 %
ABV / 683 Bottles
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GlenDronach 1993 cask no. 40 / 23
year old / Oloroso Sherry Butt / 58.5 %
ABV / 584 Bottles
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GlenDronach 1994 cask no. 3274 /
21 year old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Puncheon / 53.1 % ABV / 664 Bottles
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GlenDronach 1995 cask no. 3047 /
20 year old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Puncheon / 48.6 % ABV / 636 Bottles
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GlenDronach 2002 cask no. 4651 /
13 year old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Puncheon / 54.8 % ABV / 641 Bottles
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GlenDronach 2003 cask no. 930 /
12 year old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Puncheon / 53.4 % ABV / 722 Bottles
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GlenDronach 2004 cask no. 5521 /
12 year old / Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Puncheon / 57.3 % ABV / 664 Bottles
All 9 whiskies will be available
from whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
from today.
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