Glentauchers
Cask #9900083

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 Fragrant Drops

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Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 is a vibrant and distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled for the Fragrant Drops series. Read more
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 Fragrant Drops
Regular price £75.95 GBP
Regular price Sale price £75.95 GBP
£63.29 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #9900083
Cask Type: first-fill Château des Laurets barrique
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 2016
Age: 11 Year Old
ABV: 64.2%

Tasting Notes

Nose Blackberries, ripe cherries, honeyed malt, and vanilla with hints of violet, toasted oak, dark chocolate, and baking spice. Palate Rich and full-bodied, revealing flavours of red berry compote, sweet barley, blackcurrants, caramel, cocoa, gentle tannins, and warming oak spice. Finish Long and luxurious, with lingering dark fruits, vanilla sweetness, elegant wine influence, and soft pepper spice.

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 is a vibrant and distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled for the Fragrant Drops series. Distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2026, this exceptional single cask expression has been fully matured in a first-fill Château des Laurets barrique (#9900083), creating a wonderfully expressive whisky with remarkable depth and complexity. Bottled at a formidable 64.2% ABV, this natural cask strength release showcases both the elegance of Glentauchers spirit and the unique influence of premium Bordeaux wine oak.

Rather than a traditional finishing period, the whisky has spent its entire maturation in the Château des Laurets barrique, allowing the rich red wine cask to integrate beautifully with the distillery’s naturally floral and fruity character. Layers of ripe berries, black cherries, honeyed malt, vanilla, gentle tannins, and warming spice develop alongside Glentauchers' signature orchard fruit profile. Bottled without chill-filtration or added colour, this is a bold and beautifully balanced Speyside single malt.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 11 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Glentauchers
  • Fully matured in a single first-fill Château des Laurets barrique (#9900083)
  • Distilled 2016, bottled 2026
  • Bottled at natural cask strength: 64.2% ABV
  • Part of the Fragrant Drops series
  • Non chill-filtered and natural colour for maximum flavour and texture

The Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 Fragrant Drops is an exceptional Speyside single malt, pairing Glentauchers' elegant, fruit-driven spirit with the rich complexity of full-term Bordeaux wine cask maturation. Powerful, vibrant, and beautifully layered, it’s an outstanding choice for whisky enthusiasts seeking distinctive single cask Scotch whisky and innovative wine cask maturation.

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Glentauchers
Glentauchers Distillery Company, founded in 1897 by W.P. Lowrie, a Glasgow-based whisky blender, and James Buchanan, a London-based blender, established the historic Glentauchers Distillery in Mulben, Banffshire, within Scotland’s renowned Speyside whisky region. Commencing distillation in 1898, the distillery was equipped with six stills, positioning it as a significant producer of Speyside single malt whisky. Primarily focused on generating spirit for prestigious Scotch blends, Glentauchers has limited official single malt releases, making its offerings rare and highly sought after. However, exceptional independent bottlings from esteemed companies such as Signatory Vintage, Gordon & MacPhail, and Morrison & MacKay showcase the distillery’s superior craftsmanship and unique flavor profiles. Despite its primary role in blended whisky production, Glentauchers Distillery remains a respected name among whisky enthusiasts and collectors, celebrated for its rich heritage and contribution to Scotland’s esteemed whisky industry. Whether included in renowned blends or enjoyed as exclusive single malts from independent bottlers, Glentauchers continues to uphold its legacy of quality and tradition in the competitive Speyside whisky landscape.
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