The Glendronach Distillery

Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11
Highland Single Malt Whisky 59,8%

Hidden deep in th east Highland hills, The Glendronach Distillery has been quietly perfectly sherry wood maturation since 1826.
Glendronach founder, James Allardice, built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley and named it GlenDronach, which means 'valley of the brambles' in Scotch Gaelic. Here, he discovered the rich depths of sherry wood maturation, marrying Scottish spirit to Spanish Casks. Little has changed over the centuries, as craftsmen use the same mash tun, wooden washbacks and swan-necked pot stills as their forefathers did.

Glendronach Grandeur #011 48.9%
– 28 years old Highland Single Malt Whisky

A true gem for whisky lovers
Glendronach Grandeur #011 is an exclusive single malt whisky matured for a full 28 years in carefully selected Oloroso sherry casks. With a limited production of only 3,181 bottles, this is a rare and sought after collector's bottle that offers an incomparable taste experience. The whisky's 48.9% alcohol strength gives it an intense character.

Taste experience
Nose: Rich notes of dark manuka honey, burnt almond, baked plums and a touch of freshly ground coffee.
Taste: Intense and full-bodied with flavors of black cherries, espresso, and velvety leather.
Aftertaste: Long and persistent with deep notes of dark chocolate, licorice and walnut.

Glendronach – Craft, Tradition and Sherry-aged Perfection
History and Tradition
Founded in 1826 by James Allardice, Glendronach Distillery has been able to perfect the art of maturing whiskey in sherry casks for almost 200 years. The distillery uses traditional methods, including copper pot stills and maturation in Spanish oak casks, giving the whiskey its characteristic depth and complexity.

Known properties
Every drop of Glendronach whiskey is the result of a craft and tradition that celebrates the heritage that has made Glendronach one of Scotland's most respected whiskey producers.

Glendronach Grandeur #010 Whisky 50.1%
– 27 year old Highland Single Malt

Step into a world of ultimate luxury and unparalleled flavor with Glendronach Grandeur #010, an exceptional 27 year-old Highland Single Malt Whisky. This rare gem is a true treasure, available in a limited quantity of just 2,293 bottles, each hand-numbered to ensure you receive a completely unique tasting experience. With an ABV of 50.1% and a history dating back to the 1960s, this whisky has matured in the finest sherry casks, developing its depth, complexity, and a smooth, rich elegance that is only found in the best whiskies.
Each sip of Glendronach Grandeur #010 is a tribute to decades of meticulous craftsmanship and tradition. It has been aged in the traditional dunnage warehouses at The GlenDronach Distillery, which has been a beacon of sherry cask maturation since 1826. This is the whisky that celebrates the distillery's legendary heritage while offering you an experience that will elevate your whisky enjoyment to new heights.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: When you raise the glass, a wonderful symphony of deep, ripe fruit notes unfolds. Imagine the intensity of damson plums and the fresh, nutty scent of black walnut. The concentrated sweetness of bramble and apple marmalade offers an enticing first impression that draws you in for the first sip. Behind these aromas lies a mysterious and alluring fragrance of antique leather, truffle oil, and cedarwood, inviting you to dive even deeper.
Palate: As the whisky touches your tongue, it unfurls like a beautiful, complex dance of sherry cask maturation, elegance, and intensity. You taste morello cherries in dark chocolate, a perfect interplay of sweetness and bitterness, followed by a crescendo of fresh blackcurrant notes that fill the mouth with an overwhelming, deep flavor.
Finish: As a final, captivating gesture following an extraordinary tasting experience, Glendronach Grandeur #010 finishes with an unforgettable long finish. Imagine the taste of black truffle, old-fashioned honey cakes, prunes, and a hint of walnut oil, lingering in the mouth and concluding this epic journey with a satisfying, richly flavorful ending.

GlenDronach Distillery – A Legend of Tradition and Perfection
GlenDronach Distillery is not just a distillery – it’s an institution in the whisky world, founded in 1826 in the Scottish Highlands. The name comes from the small Dronac burn that runs through the distillery grounds, and it has helped shape the whisky for over 190 years. It was one of the first licensed distilleries in Scotland and has been led over the years by visionary owners such as James Allardice, who was one of the first to introduce sherry cask maturation to whisky.
With its deep history and dedication to producing some of the finest sherry-matured whiskies on the market, The GlenDronach Distillery is a symbol of tradition and quality. Glendronach Grandeur #010 is the latest manifestation of this legend – a whisky that is not just a drink, but a journey through time, passion, and expertise.

Glendronach 1992 #2386
– 30 years old Oloroso Highland Single Malt Whisky 56%

An extraordinary whisky experience – A rare gem for connoisseurs
Discover a whisky that exudes history, tradition, and deep complexity. The Glendronach 1992 #2386 is an exceptional single cask Highland Single Malt Whisky that has spent a full 30 years maturing in a carefully selected Oloroso puncheon cask. With only 676 bottles produced, this rare whisky is a true treasure for collectors and whisky enthusiasts seeking something truly unique.

Tasting Experience and Character
With an ABV of 56%, this Glendronach offers an intense and full-bodied whisky that unveils a world of rich, sherry-matured notes. On the nose, you are greeted by deep aromas of dried fruits, spices, and the signature sherry sweetness imparted by the Oloroso cask. The flavor is complex and harmonious, with layers of dark chocolate, dried figs, and a touch of spiced oak, revealing the whisky’s long maturation process.

Details on the Cask and Maturation
Distilled on December 4th, 1992, and bottled in 2023, this Glendronach whisky has matured for a remarkable 30 years in an Oloroso puncheon cask. This cask type, known for imparting a rich and complex flavor profile, has given the whisky its deep color and full-bodied character.

A Rare Collectible Bottle
With only 676 bottles available, this 30 years old Glendronach is a rare collectible item. Each bottle is a testament to the distillery’s century-old tradition of producing whiskies of the highest quality. Cask #2386 represents the essence of Glendronach's dedication to craftsmanship and sherry-cask perfection.

Glendronach Distillery – A history of Tradition and Craftsmanship
Founded in 1826 by James Allardice in the Speyside region of Scotland, Glendronach Distillery has been a significant player in the whisky world. The distillery’s name, “Glendronach,” comes from the Gaelic word meaning “Valley of the Oak,” referencing the beautiful valleys and hills where the distillery is located. In its early days, Glendronach whisky quickly gained fame for its depth and complexity, thanks to a strict focus on sherry cask maturation, which has been a cornerstone of the distillery's success.

Perfect for whisky lovers and collectors
The Glendronach 1992 #2386 is perfect for both collectors looking to add a unique piece of history to their collection and whisky lovers seeking an unforgettable tasting experience. With its long maturation and rare status, this whisky is a must-have for any serious whisky enthusiast.

Glendronach 1992 #1088
Highland Single Malt Whisky

Single Cask
Date distilled: 04/12/1992
Year bottled: 2023
Aged 30 Years
Cask no.: 1088
Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez Puncheon
Bottles: 681
Strength: 56%

Glendronach Cask Strength
Batch 12 Highland Single Malt 58,2%

A richy sherried Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry Casks and bottled at natural cask strength, as was the custom before the turn of 20th century.

Glendronach 1993 #6343 
Highland Single Malt Whisky 51,7%

Date Distilled: 28/05/1993
Year Bottled: 2023
Aged 29 years
Cask type: Pedro Ximénez Butt
Cask number: 6343
Bottles in all: 664
Strength: 54,3%

Glendronach Cask bottling

Each year our Master Blender, RTachel Barrie, personally selects a handfull of indivial casks from the warehouses at The Glendronach Distillery to be released as a Cask Bottling. With maturing whiskies dating back so far as 1068, there is an exquisite selection of barrels, hogsheads, puncheons and butts to choose from.

Each cask displays truly remarkable characteristics, the Single Malt Scotch Whisky contained within having developing exceptionally during the long maturation from the wood of the cask alone, deepening with time.

Individually numbered by hand, each Cask Bottling is an exclusive one-off, bottled from a single cask; only a limited number of bottles are made available. These expressions are a superb representation of the style of whiskies for which The Glendronach has become renowned

Glendronach Original 12 Years Old 43%
Highland Single Malt Whisky

Deep in the east Highland Hills, The Glendronach Distillery has been quietly perfecting sherry wood maturation since 1826. Our founder, James Allardice, built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley and named it "GlenDronach", which means "valley of the brambles" in Scots Gaelic. Here, he discovered the rich depths of sherry wood maturation, marrying Scottish spirit and Spanish cask.

Little has changed over the centuries, our craftsmen using the same iron mash tun, wooden washback and saxophone-shaped copper pot stills as their forefathers did. Our signature expression, The Glendronach 12 year old, epitomises our unyielding dedication to the mastery of our craft. Matured in fine Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry cask from Andalucía in Spain, this richly sherried Highland Single Malt Whisky present smooth vanilla, soft fruits and a memorably long, nutty finish, for which it become renowned.

Glendronach Traditionally Peated 48%
Highland Single Malt Whisky

Hidden deep in the east Highland hils, The Glendronach Distillery has been quietly perfecting sherry wood maturation sine 1826. Our founder, James Allardice, built his distillery in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley and named it "GlenDronach" - Which means " valley of brambles" in Scots Gaelic. Here, he discovered the rich depths of sherry wood maturation, marrying Scottish spirit to Spanish cask.

Little has changed over the centuries, our craftsmen using the same iron mash tun, wooden washback and saxophone-shaped copper pot stills as their forefathers did. To honnour the Glendronach´s early whisky making herritage, Master Blender Rachel Barrie has crafted the Glendronach Traditionally Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky using the same principles laid down by our founder almost two centuries ago. At this time, it was traditionally practice in the Highlands to burn peat in the kiln towards the end of barley malting, creating a rich and warm, earthy smoke.

Interwoven with robust Highland character, The Glendronach Traditionally Peated has all the full-bodied richness of the Glendronach. Matured in the finest Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso sherry and port casks, this rare peated expression from The Glendronach present notes of Highland toffee, treacle and smoked bramble, with a lingering, rich and earthy finish.

Strength: 48%

Glendronach Port Wood
Highland Single Malt Whisky

Enriched with a second maturation in the finest port wine casks from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
It has been aged in old bourbon casks for approx. 7 years and 3 years in ex. port wine cask.

This incredibly beautiful sherry bomb is named after the collection of roaches that live in the trees near the distillery "Parliament of Rooks". It is a tasty blend of sherry matured whiskey, both Oloroso and PX and thus perfect for sherry lovers. The color is deep, golden and almost tawny-red. In the nose, a certain sweetness is felt from the many years of storage on the sherry casks. The taste buds run in water as the nose approaches the glass. The taste is strong and very sherry. A uniquely persistent long and gentle aftertaste with lots of raisins, walnuts, chocolate and dried fruits. A truly classic sherry-heavy malt whiskey - old-fashioned in the cool way and completely exceptional. The Highland Distillery GlenDronach is one of Scotland's oldest, and it can draw an exciting historical line to the very first licenses issued for legal distillation in the Highlands. Among the founders of Glendronach was James Allardes, who was the protégé of the nobleman directly responsible for the legislation in 1823. GlenDronach was built a few years later in 1825 just outside the town of Huntly. Since then, the distillery has been burnt down, owners have changed countless times and capacity has been expanded. GlenDronach was among the last to set the floor malting and it was the very last Scottish distillery that abolished the direct heating of the boilers with coal. GlenDronach, on the other hand, was among the very first distilleries to market the types of casks used to store whiskey, just as the distillery was among the first to open its doors to the public by establishing a visitor center on the distillery grounds in 1973.

Glendronach 1992
– 25 year Single Malt Batch 2018

Discover a rare jewel from Glendronach:
This 25-year-old Highland Single Malt Whisky, bottled as part of Batch 2018, is a true masterpiece. Limited to just 1,500 bottles, this exclusive release is created with care and expertise.

Master Blender Rachel Barrie has carefully selected a few Oloroso sherry casks to create a whiskey with the complexity and depth that defines Glendronach's world-famous style. Here, elegance and power meet in a perfect balance that will excite even the most discerning whiskey lovers.

At 48% strength, this whiskey delivers an enchanting taste experience, full of nuances and character that only decades of maturation can produce. Ideal for collectors or as an extraordinary addition to any whiskey collection.

Glendronach 1992 – a tribute to tradition, craftsmanship and the art of the times.