GlenDronach 18-year-old (D.1977, B.1995) Sherry Cask / 43% / 0.7l

Glendronach Distillery was built in 1826 by James Allardes, the son of a local landowner.

William Teacher & Sons took over the distillery in 1960 and doubled its production capacity. In the 1970s, Glendronach not only played a key role in the Teacher's blend, it was also one of the five most popular single malts in the world. Unfortunately, subsequent owners (Allied Distillers and Chivas Bros.) neglected the distillery and it was not until its acquisition in 2008 by BenRiach Distillery Company that the brand was restored to its rightful status. The Glendronach presented here, distilled in 1977 (the year after Allied Distillers took over the distillery), was aged for 18 years in seasoned oak and sherry casks and bottled at 43% abv in 1994 for the Italian market.

Nose : sherry, raisins, chocolate orange peel, Hungarian jam, toffee, honey, roasted almonds, nutmeg, polished leather and a hint of smoke in the background.

Palate: dark chocolate, toffee, caramel, raisins, hazelnuts, black cherries, blackberries, plums, black pepper, allspice, notes of tobacco, sherry and oak.

Finish: long, with notes of sherry, dark chocolate, licorice, mixed nuts, dried fruit, pepper, nutmeg and peat.