Glendronach 9 Year Old 2006 SMWS 96.8

Name: Glendronach 9 Year Old 2006 SMWS 96.8
Brand: Glendronach
Price: 295.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£295.00 GBP

£245.83 ex VAT

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Breathe in Highland freshness with GlenDronach 9 Year Old – 2006 Vintage “Relaxing in an Alpine Meadow,” SMWS 96. Read more

Glendronach 9 Year Old 2006 SMWS 96.8

£295.00 GBP

£245.83 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Cask: #96.8

Cask Type: refill bourbon barrel

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Highland

Vintage: 2006

Age: 9 Year Old

ABV: 58.30%

No. of bottles: 172

Tasting Notes

Nose: Gentle wafts of wildflower honey, fresh green apple and soft vanilla, laced with meadow herbs, warm hay and a hint of lemon sherbet. Palate: Smooth layers of vanilla fudge, pear drops and sweet malt glide over the tongue, followed by toasted coconut shavings, white-pepper spice and a lift of zesty citrus. Finish: Medium-long and refreshing—lingering notes of honeysuckle, light oak spice and a final whisper of shortbread sweetness carried on a spring breeze.

Breathe in Highland freshness with GlenDronach 9 Year Old – 2006 Vintage “Relaxing in an Alpine Meadow,” SMWS 96.8. Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2015 by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, this release spent its life in a single refill bourbon barrel (#96.8), allowing GlenDronach’s malty core to shine in a rarely seen, ex-bourbon profile. At natural cask strength and limited to just 172 individually numbered bottles, it swaps the distillery’s usual sherry opulence for breezy meadow florals, fresh fruit and creamy vanilla sweetness—capturing the easy tranquillity of its evocative name.

Why We Think You’ll Love It:

A rare ex-bourbon GlenDronach (SMWS 96.8) showcasing fruity freshness over the distillery’s typical sherried style.
Entirely from a single refill bourbon barrel, yielding bright orchard-fruit notes, honey and creamy vanilla.
Bottled at natural cask strength, non-chill-filtered and natural colour—only 172 bottles worldwide.
Perfect for SMWS members and collectors seeking a unique, lighter-styled GlenDronach that evokes the serenity of an alpine meadow.

Savour this limited Highland dram for a delightful departure from GlenDronach’s dark-fruit norm—an airy, floral whisky that invites you to relax and breathe in the Highland meadow air.

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The Distillery

Glendronach Distillery, founded in 1826 by James Allardice northeast of Huntly in Scotland’s esteemed Highland whisky region, is renowned for its commitment to traditional whisky-making methods and exceptional single malts. Although the malting floors ceased operations in 1996, Glendronach remained the last Scottish distillery to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace until it adapted to new regulations in 2005. The distillery boasts a picturesque setup featuring a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, and four copper stills, all contributing to its distinctive character. Famous for producing richly sherried single malt Scotch whisky, Glendronach offers celebrated expressions such as the Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament and exclusive single cask releases. Under the ownership of Brown-Forman of America, Glendronach Distillery continues to uphold its legacy of quality and craftsmanship, making it a coveted name among whisky enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Visitors to the distillery can experience its historic charm and learn about its meticulous production processes, further solidifying Glendronach’s reputation as a pinnacle of Highland single malt Scotch whisky excellence.

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