The GlenDronach Distillery announces the US arrival of three casks from the 19th batch of its acclaimed Cask Bottling collection. Master Blender Rachel Barrie personally selected a total of twelve casks, each bottled from a single Pedro Ximénez or Oloroso sherry puncheon or Butt, distilled between 1990 and 1994. Whether previously housed in sweet and rich Pedro Ximénez or dry and nutty Oloroso, each presents unique characteristics while remaining distinctively of The GlenDronach.
The limited-release bottlings arriving to the US include three casks laid down between 1992 and 1994 and bottled from Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks.
Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie, said,“The GlenDronach Cask Bottling Batch 19 offers an insight into our sherry cask maturation history and the exceptional quality of the casks we have at The GlenDronach. I have personally chosen these casks to celebrate and share the very best of the distillery’s character. Each represents the rich selection of barrels, Hogsheads, Puncheons and Butts that have been used throughout The GlenDronach’s history. This release reflects our enduring commitment to crafting the most exceptional, richly sherried Single Malts representative of The GlenDronach’s rare dedication to its craft, embodied in every expression.”
The GlenDronach Distillery, nestled in the Valley of Forgue, is known for the exquisite selection of fine Spanish oak sherry casks in which their Highland Single Malts rest. Protected and nurtured over the years by the distillery’s dedicated warehouse team, each cask offers unique characteristics married with The GlenDronach’s robust and characterful Highland spirit.
Each of the three Cask Bottling Batch 19 casks have been released to select states across the United States. Depending on the expression, the ABV ranges from 50.8% to 55.4%. Each bottle draws its natural color from the cask in which it rests.
Tasting Notes:
1992 CASK 217
❖ SRP: $820
❖ Aged: 29 Years
❖ Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt
❖ Appearance: Mahogany
❖ Nose: The luxurious aroma of leather and raisin pudding, enriched with apricot, mixed peel and sultana raisins.
❖ Palate: Treacle, dark muscovado sugar and dried fruit cake, with cherry, nutmeg and raisin.
❖ ABV: 55.4%
❖ Bottles Produced: 383
❖ States: GA, MA, NY, NJ
1992 CASK 6052
❖ SRP: $720
❖ Aged: 28 Years
❖ Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
❖ Appearance: Burnished Copper
❖ Nose: Exquisite plum, strawberry and red grape, with the finest crème anglaise and dark chocolate.
❖ Palate: Elegant and fruity with mandarin, redcurrant and apricot jam, with chocolate orange cream liqueur.
❖ ABV: 50.8%
❖ Bottles Produced: 658
❖ States: CA, ID, IN, KY, LA, NM, NC, ND, NE, MT, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY
1994 CASK 5080
❖ SRP: $600
❖ Aged: 27 Years
❖ Cask Type: Oloroso Puncheon
❖ Appearance: Auburn
❖ Nose: The exquisite elegance of orange peel and heather honey, with redcurrant and cocoa dusted truffle.
❖ Palate: Sumptuous chocolate, orange and cranberry ganache with candied walnut and honey.
❖ ABV: 54.3%
❖ Bottles Produced: 667
❖ States: AZ, CO, DE, DC, IL, FL, MD, MN, MD, NV, SC
