Glendronach 18 Year Old 1996 Vintage Batch 11 Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single Oloroso Sherry Butt #244 bottled November 2014. 399 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: Rich, sweet figs infused with vanilla and ground almonds, balanced with a crisp ginger spice.
Palate: A tremendous balance of mixed candied peel and stewed dark fruits sprinkled with dark Demerara. Delicious waves of toffee, cracked barley and warm oak spices combine to give a long, elegant finish.
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