Glendronach 39 Year Old 1972 Cask 716

Product Description

Glendronach single casks Batch 5. 39 year old single Oloroso Sherry Butt cask number 716. Distilled 2nd March 1972. 421 numbered bottles. Glendronach 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 & 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 finest top quality sherry casks. Glendronach Distillery has a distillery visitor centre offering a range of distillery tours & the distillery participates is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Nose: Stewed pears having been enriched with cloves, cinnamon & nutmeg. Lovely aged Oloroso personality creates a distinctive luxurious feel. Palate: Full bodied with excellent refinement. Ripe figs, dates & candied walnuts. Defined sherry presence, coupled with chocolate orange syrup.