Glendronach 1993 Single Cask 18 år Oloroso Sherry Butt Single Speyside Malt Whisky 54,9%

Glendronach 1993 Single Cask 18 Year Oloroso Sherry Butt Single Highland Malt Whisky 54.9%

GlenDronach 1993 is an exclusive single cask whisky from the renowned GlenDronach distillery in the Highlands, known for its rich sherry casks and complex flavor profiles. This 18-year-old edition represents the distillery’s characteristic style with depth, sweetness, and powerful fruitiness.

In the glass, the whisky appears deep amber with a warm glow. The aroma is intense and aromatic with notes of dark dried fruits such as prunes and raisins, combined with caramel, honey, and subtle spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Light chocolate and nutty tones also emerge, adding depth and complexity. The sherry cask contributes warmth and fullness without overpowering the natural character of the malt.

The taste is full-bodied and rounded with a silky mouthfeel. Deep fruitiness of dried berries and ripe plums blends with caramel, vanilla, and a touch of dark chocolate. Spices from the cask are elegantly integrated, while a discreet, rounded dryness balances the sweetness and supports the whisky’s complexity. The cask strength alcohol level is well integrated, providing warmth without being aggressive.

The finish is long and persistent with notes of sherry fruit, spices, and a soft oak character that slowly fades, leaving an elegant, warming conclusion. GlenDronach 1993 18 Year Old Single Cask #1 Batch 5 is a refined and rare whisky experience, ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate sherry-matured Highland whisky with depth, complexity, and timeless character.

Distillery: Glendronach Single Cask Batch 5
Age: 18 years Distilled: 15/01/1993 Bottled: 10/2011
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask no. 1 – Oloroso Sherry Butt
Alcohol strength: 54.9%
Number of bottles: 509
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl.
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GlenDronach, 1993 - 18 Years Old - 54.9% (Cask no. 1) oloroso sherry butt
Single Cask bottling from GlenDronach Distillery, released in October 2011.

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.