Glendronach 13 Year Old 2002 Vintage Batch 13 Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon #4651 bottled January 2016. 641 numbered bottles.
Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotland’s Highland whisky region by James Allardice in 1826. The malting floors at Glendronach Distillery closed in 1996 and it was the last distillery in Scotland to heat its stills directly with flames from a coal-fired furnace, until it had to comply with new regulations in 2005. Glendronach Distillery is resplendent with a traditional cask iron mash tun, wooden washbacks, four stills matures its malt whisky in top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours and the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.
Nose: Chocolate and sweet dates dusted in cinnamon sugar develop to rich leathery tones of nutmeg and clove, followed by a warmth of red chilli.
Palate: Toasted oak spices lead to a beautiful depth of dark raisins and stewed orchard fruits, laced with gentle vanilla, orange zest and candied ginger.
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