Glendronach 1992 Single Cask 16 Year Oloroso Sherry Butt Single Highland Malt Whisky 57.3%

Glendronach 1992 Single Cask 16 Year Oloroso Sherry Butt Single Highland Malt Whisky 57.3%

Glendronach 1992 Single Cask is a powerful and complex Highland whisky from the iconic Glendronach distillery, renowned for its rich and full-bodied sherry-matured whiskies. Distilled in 1992 and aged for 16 years in a single Oloroso sherry cask, this single cask delivers an intense and nuanced experience that highlights the distillery’s characteristic depth and complexity.

In the glass, the whisky shows a dark amber color with glowing copper tones. The aroma is rich and aromatic with pronounced notes of dried fruits such as prunes, raisins, and figs, combined with caramel, dark chocolate, and honey. Subtle spices like cinnamon and clove emerge alongside a light touch of oak and an elegant sherry sweetness that perfectly balances the bouquet.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, warm, and intense with an oily mouthfeel. Fruity notes from the sherry cask, including dried berries and ripe plums, combine with vanilla, caramel, and a hint of spice. The alcohol strength of 57.3% is well integrated, providing both warmth and depth without being overwhelming. The oak structure and sherry complexity create a harmonious balance between sweetness, fruit, and spice.

The finish is long, powerful, and persistent with notes of dark fruit, spices, and a light dryness from the cask that slowly fades, leaving an elegant and full-bodied conclusion.

Distillery: Glendronach Single Cask
Age: 16 years Distilled: 27/11/1992 Bottled: 07/2009
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask no. 1135 – Oloroso Sherry Butt
Alcohol strength: 57.3%
Number of bottles: 648 – this is bottle no. 69
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
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GlenDronach The Highland Distillery

GlenDronach is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries and can draw an intriguing historical lineage to the very first licenses issued for legal distilling in the Highlands. Among the founders of Glendronach was James Allardice, who was a 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 burned down, changed hands numerous times and capacity has been expanded. GlenDronach was among the last to stop floor malting and was the very last Scottish distillery to abolish direct heating of the boilers with coal. GlenDronach However, it was among the very first distilleries to market the types of casks used to age the whisky, and it was also among the first to open its doors to the public by establishing a visitor centre on the distillery grounds in 1973. Although GlenDronach is one of the largest in the Scotch whisky industry in terms of quality, in terms of capacity it is one of the smallest. The maximum annual capacity is only around 1.4 million liters. liters.GlenDronach - the sleeping giant. In terms of quality, GlenDronach is a sleeping giant. Most whisky fans agree that a more determined effort from the previous owners would have made GlenDronach one of the best-known distilleries in Scotland. Today, GlenDroncah is best known to whisky enthusiasts around the world. As in many similar situations, the previous owners never had a grand vision for the distillery. The malts from here were merely intended as semi-finished products for the owners' blended brands. However, after decades of delay, the time has now come for GlenDronach to take a position among the very best and most revered single malts in Scotland.

The warehouses at GlenDronach house a myriad of interesting casks. Sherry butts, sherry puncheons, hogsheads and quarter casks galore. There is real potential for many exciting bottlings in the coming years.