• WATCHES
    • A. LANGE & SÖHNE
    • AUDEMARS PIGUET
    • BVLGARI
    • CARTIER
    • F.P. JOURNE
    • GIRARD-PERREGAUX
    • JAEGER-LECOULTRE
    • LAURENT FERRIER
    • OMEGA
    • PANERAI
    • PATEK PHILIPPE
    • ROLEX
    • TUDOR
    • VACHERON CONSTANTIN
    • MORE BRANDS
  • WHISKY
    • BLENDED
    • BOURBON
    • SINGLE GRAIN
    • SINGLE MALT
    • TENNESSEE
  • FEATURES
    • AUCTIONS
    • BASELWORLD NOVELTIES
    • BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
    • BEXSONN EVENTS
    • IN-DEPTH
    • IT’S COMPLICATED
    • PHOTO ESSAYS
    • NOVELTIES
    • TASTING SESSIONS
    • WATCH SHOPPING
  • VINTAGE
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • TEAM
  • CONTACT
  • 2020

    January 2021
    S M T W T F S
     12
    3456789
    10111213141516
    17181920212223
    24252627282930
    31  
    « Dec    
  • WATCHES
    • A. LANGE & SÖHNE
    • AUDEMARS PIGUET
    • BVLGARI
    • CARTIER
    • F.P. JOURNE
    • GIRARD-PERREGAUX
    • JAEGER-LECOULTRE
    • LAURENT FERRIER
    • OMEGA
    • PANERAI
    • PATEK PHILIPPE
    • ROLEX
    • TUDOR
    • VACHERON CONSTANTIN
    • MORE BRANDS
  • WHISKY
    • BLENDED
    • BOURBON
    • SINGLE GRAIN
    • SINGLE MALT
    • TENNESSEE
  • FEATURES
    • AUCTIONS
    • BASELWORLD NOVELTIES
    • BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
    • BEXSONN EVENTS
    • IN-DEPTH
    • IT’S COMPLICATED
    • PHOTO ESSAYS
    • NOVELTIES
    • TASTING SESSIONS
    • WATCH SHOPPING
  • VINTAGE
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • TEAM
  • CONTACT

GlenDronach 1993 Single Cask #7434

December 2, 2019

I think it is fair to say we do enjoy a drop or two of GlenDronach, however, something that has really intrigued us this year is their Single Cask expressions. They are all truly delectable drops in their own right but their single cask selection is something rather special. Each year, Master Distiller, Rachel Barrie, specially selects a handful of individual casks from the warehouse at GlenDronach distillery, to be bottled as a ‘Limited Release’. With maturing whiskies that date back as far as 1968, there is an array of cask selections available: from hogsheads to puncheons and butts. With such a vast selection at Rachel Barrie’s disposal, each and every cask lends some remarkable varying characteristics that have developed during maturation.

On the nose: there is a warm invitation of dates, raisins, bitter oranges, tobacco leaf and dark chocolate. These are closely followed by notes of vanilla, almonds, with peppery oak,  spices, cinnamon and white pepper. More notes in the form of treacle and red blackcurrants start to emerge and are nicely rounded-off by notes of dark Manuka honey, some floral and balsam oak. On the palate: those date and dried fruit notes are ever-present, along with touches cocoa, vanilla and treacle. After a few swirls in the glass, notes of cherry, and dark maple, surrounded by hints of lemon peel, cinnamon and warm peppery spices start to emerge. Rounding-off the palate is a hint of shortbread, marzipan, tobacco leaf and blackcurrants. The finish: is long, smooth and sweet, with lingering muted spices, walnuts and a leathery note.

The verdict: This 26-year-old single cask GlenDronach aged in a Oloroso Puncheon cask, is just as special as the previous single cask expression we tasted, perhaps even more so. It has such  flavour, as well as texture, which lends to the overall experience. It is so full of depth and fruitful, sweet flavours but has enough subtle spices and lighter notes that truly complement this drop. With an ABV of 54.2%, for me it doesn’t require any water. Though if you feel the need to, then do so until it’s just right for you.

This GlenDronach 1993 26 Year Old Single Cask Scotch Whisky (Cask #7434) is exclusive to The Whisky Shop and can be purchased online or in-store for approx. £249.

For more information on The Glendronach , visit the official website.

drinkaware
glendronachscotchsingle caskwhisky
Share

SINGLE MALT  / WHISKY

Christopher Beccan

You might also like

Macallan Folio 6
January 18, 2021
Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release
January 11, 2021
Arran Port Cask Finish
January 3, 2021
  • Follow Us

  • Search Bexsonn

  • Recent Posts

    • Macallan Folio 6
    • The Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Revival Ref. A385
    • Port Ellen 37 Year Old 17th Release
    • The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Master Chronometer
    • Arran Port Cask Finish



Copyright © 2013 - 2021 BEXSONN, All Rights Reserved