Glendronach 12 Year Old Batch 12 Cask #934

Glendronach 12 Year Old 2003 Vintage Batch 12 Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon #934bottled August 2015. 714 numbered bottles.

Glendronach

Glendronach malt whisky distillery was established north east of Huntley in Scotlands 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:Golden sultanas drizzled in honey complement a rich back note of barley sugar and warm spices.

Palate:A crisp citrus twist balances with roasted orchard fruits and sultana syrup. Hints of eucalyptus and gentle barley add to the soft, fruity finish.